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How to get fromTe Awamutu to Whitiangaby train, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Te Awamutu to Whitianga by train, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Papakura to Whitiangacar car
    5h 48m
    $119–170

  2. Drive  197.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Te Awamutu to Whitiangacar car 197.5 km
    2h 23m
    $60–87

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Te Awamutu to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitiangataxi taxi
    5h 58m

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Te Awamutu to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    6h 24m

  5. Bus, shuttle via Hamilton - Central

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    7h 5m
    $116–192

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  • Distance: 343 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Te Awamutu to Whitianga. However, you can take the bus to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, take the train to Papakura, then drive to Whitianga. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Manukau City, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Whitianga.

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