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How to get fromTauranga to Whitiangaby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Tauranga to Whitianga by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitiangataxi taxi
    3h 13m
    $366–465

  2. Drive 166.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tauranga to Whitiangacar car 166.4 km
    2h 6m
    $49–70

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane TRG - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Whitiangashuttle bus
    5h
    $176–600

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Whitiangashuttle bus
    4h 35m
    $86–205

Tauranga to Whitianga by bus and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 182 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Whitianga. However, you can take the bus to Thames then take the taxi to Whitianga. Alternatively, you can drive from Tauranga to Whitianga in around 2h 6m.

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