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How to get fromWaitomo Caves to Whitiangaby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or train

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitiangataxi taxi
    6h 38m

  2. Drive 242.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Whitiangacar car 242.5 km
    3h 2m
    $71–103

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Whitiangashuttle bus
    7h 4m

  4. Bus, shuttle via Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Whitiangashuttle bus
    12h 10m
    $194–305

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Papakura to Whitiangacar car
    4h 26m
    $215–273

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waitomo Caves to Whitianga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 337.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Waitomo Caves to Whitianga. However, you can take the bus to Manukau City, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Whitianga. Alternatively, you can drive from Waitomo Caves to Whitianga in around 3h 2m.

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