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How to get fromWellington to Ruatoriaby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Ruatoria by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane WLG - GIS
    2. Drive from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Ruatoriacar car
    4h 28m
    $108–501

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodgebus bus
    3. Drive from Sycamore Lodge to Ruatoriacar car
    12h 40m
    $62–165

  3. Drive 653.9 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Ruatoriacar car 653.9 km
    7h 50m
    $191–276

Wellington (WLG) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Ruatoria. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Gisborne Airport (GIS), then drive to Ruatoria. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Ruatoria via Napier and Sycamore Lodge in around 12h 40m.

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