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How to get fromWhangamatā to Rotoruaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Whangamatā to Rotorua by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waihi to Taurangabus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga / ...
    3h 57m

  2. Drive 145.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whangamatā to Rotoruacar car 145.1 km
    1h 53m
    $42–61

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Whangamatā to Marshall St, Paeroataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to 38 Lorne St, Morrinsvillebus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Morrinsville to Rotoruabus bus
    3h 58m
    $197–261

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 172.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Whangamatā, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Whangamatā to Rotorua via Waihi and Tauranga in around 3h 57m.

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