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How to get fromWhakatāne to Ruatoriaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Whakatāne to Ruatoria by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whakatane Hospital to St John Street - Fronting No. 43bus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from St John St - Hot Bread Shop to Potakabus bus 150
    3. Take the taxi from Potaka to Ruatoriataxi taxi
    4h 45m
    $229–292

  2. Drive 246.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whakatāne to Ruatoriacar car 246.3 km
    3h 21m
    $72–103

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  • Distance: 262.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Whakatāne to Ruatoria. However, you can take the bus to St John Street - Fronting No. 43, take the bus to Potaka, then take the taxi to Ruatoria. Alternatively, you can drive from Whakatāne to Ruatoria in around 3h 21m.

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