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How to get fromWhitianga to Palmerston Northby shuttle, plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitianga to Palmerston North by shuttle, plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Palmerston

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Auckland Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    5h 50m
    $548–1,074

  2. Shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Manukaushuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Palmerston Northbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    12h 33m
    $124–254

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Whitianga to Papakuracar car
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Palmerston Northtrain train Northern Explorer
    9h 44m
    $247–317

  4. Drive 524.6 km

    1. Drive from Whitianga to Palmerston Northcar car 524.6 km
    6h 8m
    $152–220

  5. Shuttle, fly to Wanganui Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Auckland Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    3. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to 186 Rangitikei Stbus bus
    7h 38m
    $302–495

  6. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Manukaushuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Palmerston Northtrain train Northern Explorer
    12h 21m
    $300–421

Whitianga to Palmerston North by shuttle, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Whitianga to Palmerston North. However, you can take the shuttle to Auckland Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, then fly to Palmerston (PMR). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitianga to Palmerston North via Papakura in around 9h 44m.

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