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How to get fromWhitianga to New Plymouthby car, train, bus, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitianga to New Plymouth by car, train, bus, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive, train, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Whitianga to Papakuracar car
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouthbus bus
    8h 14m
    $142–212

  2. Shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Thamesshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to Transport Centrebus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus bus
    11h 13m
    $117–243

  3. Drive 406.2 km

    1. Drive from Whitianga to New Plymouthcar car 406.2 km
    4h 54m
    $118–170

  4. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Auckland Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane AKL - NPL
    5h 42m
    $233–624

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Whitianga to Thamestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to Transport Centrebus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouthbus bus
    9h 24m
    $399–502

  6. Shuttle, bus via Manukau City

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Manukaushuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus bus
    10h 40m
    $133–236

Whitianga to New Plymouth by shuttle, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 497.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand and New Plymouth, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Whitianga to New Plymouth. However, you can drive to Papakura, take the train to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, then take the bus to New Plymouth. Alternatively, you can drive from Whitianga to New Plymouth in around 4h 54m.

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