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How to get fromWellington to Pongaroaby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Pongaroa by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train Capital Connection
    2. Drive from Palmerston North to Pongaroacar car
    3h 33m
    $91–138

  2. Drive 187.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wellington to Pongaroacar car 187.4 km
    2h 30m
    $55–80

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Woodvillebus bus Wellington - Central - Napier
    2. Take the taxi from Woodville to Pongaroataxi taxi
    3h 57m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 228.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Pongaroa, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Pongaroa. However, you can take the train to Palmerston North then drive to Pongaroa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Woodville then take the taxi to Pongaroa.

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