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How to get fromWhakatāne to Matamataby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Whakatāne to Matamata by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Rotorua

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whakatane to Rotoruabus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Matamatabus bus Auckland - Central - Rotorua
    3h 44m

  2. Drive 135.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whakatāne to Matamatacar car 135.1 km
    1h 34m
    $40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Cameron Road - Greerton Villagebus bus 143
    2. Take the bus from Greerton to Matamatabus bus Hamilton - Central - Tauranga
    3h 56m

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  • Distance: 162.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Whakatāne, New Zealand and Matamata, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Whakatane to Matamata via Rotorua in around 3h 44m.

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