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

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There are 5 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. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Putarurubus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    7h 37m
    $33–98

  3. Drive  305.5 km

    1. Drive from Whanganui to Putārurucar car 305.5 km
    3h 29m
    $101–146

  4. 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

  5. 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

Whanganui to Putāruru by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Putaruru via Hamilton - Central in around 7h 37m.

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