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How to get fromWhanganui to Lake Taupōby bus, towncar, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Whanganui to Lake Taupō by bus, towncar, or car

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  1. Bus, towncar

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Taumarunuibus bus
    2. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Turangi to Taupobus bus
    5h 49m

  2. Drive 243.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whanganui to Kinlochcar car 243.1 km
    3h 3m
    $71–102

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus bus 225
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    5h 54m

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  • Distance: 292 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Lake Taupō, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to Taupo via Palmerston North in around 5h 54m.

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