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How to get fromWhanganui to Putāruruby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or towncar

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There are 4 ways to get from Whanganui to Putāruru by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or towncar

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Taumarunuibus bus
    2. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Otorohangatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Otorohanga to Putārurutaxi taxi
    6h 2m

  2. Drive  305.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whanganui to Putārurucar car 305.5 km
    3h 29m
    $94–135

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WAG - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Putarurubus bus
    5h 49m

  4. Bus, towncar

    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 Putarurubus bus
    7h 39m

Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Whanganui to Putāruru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 343.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Putāruru, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Whanganui to Putāruru. However, you can take the bus to Taumarunui, walk to Taumarunui Station, take the train to Otorohanga, then take the taxi to Putāruru. Alternatively, you can drive from Whanganui to Putāruru in around 3h 29m.

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