There are 5 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawa by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Wellington International Airport to Wellington Station - Stop Ebus Ax
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Tawa Stationtrain Kpl
58 min$14–20Drive 23.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawacar 23.7 km
22 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawataxi 23.7 km
22 min$85–110Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Tawa23.7 km
22 minBus, line 1 bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from Wellington International Airport to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lanebus Ax
- Take the bus from Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane to Johnsonville - Stop Abus 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Johnsonville - Stop A to Tawa Mall - Main Roadbus 60 / ...
1h 23m$14–42
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawa by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawa is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawa is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $85 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawa. However, there are services departing from Wellington International Airport and arriving at Tawa Mall - Main Road via Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane and Johnsonville - Stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Tawa is 23 km. The road distance is 23.7 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 58 min and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawa, including transfers.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawa bus services, operated by Metlink, depart from Wellington International Airport station.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawa bus services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawa is 24 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tawa.
There are 541+ hotels available in Tawa.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Tawa, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Wellington International Airport to Tawa Mall - Main Road via Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane and Johnsonville - Stop A in around 1h 23m.
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Tawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Wellington International Airport to Wellington Station - Stop E
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Wellington International Airport to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane to Johnsonville - Stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Johnsonville - Stop A to Tawa Mall - Main Road
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington International Airport to Wellington Station - Stop E
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Tawa
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Kiwi Cabs Wellington
- Phone
- +64 4 389 9999
- Website
- kiwicabsltd.co.nz
Quick Cabs
- Phone
- +64 284309295
- Website
- quickcabs.co.nz
Wellington Combined Taxis
- Phone
- +64 4 384 4444
- Website
- taxis.co.nz
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Tawa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




