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How to get fromWellington to Putāruruby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wellington to Putāruru by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane WLG - TRG
    2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Putārurutaxi taxi
    3h 30m
    $373–821

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Putarurubus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    8h 14m
    $20–85

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to Putāruru Southboundbus bus 32
    10h 35m
    $258–310

  4. Drive 460.7 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Putārurucar car 460.7 km
    5h 16m
    $135–195

  5. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane WLG - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge Rd, Tamahere to Putāruru Southboundbus bus
    5h 30m
    $304–1,632

  6. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane WLG - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Tiraubus bus
    5h 39m

  7. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WLG - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Putarurubus bus
    7h 5m

Wellington to Putāruru by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Putaruru once daily. Tickets cost $20–85 and the journey takes 8h 14m.

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