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

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There are 9 ways to get from Whitianga to Waikanae by car, train, taxi, bus, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Whitianga to Papakuracar car
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Paraparaumutrain train Northern Explorer
    11h 16m
    $280–447

  2. Shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Manukaushuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waikanaebus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    13h 53m
    $124–254

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Whitianga to Thamestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waikanaebus bus
    13h 26m

  4. Drive 595.3 km

    1. Drive from Whitianga to Waikanaecar car 595.3 km
    7h
    $172–248

  5. Shuttle, fly to Wellington, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Auckland Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    7h 33m
    $239–627

  6. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Manukaushuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Paraparaumutrain train Northern Explorer
    13h 53m
    $334–551

  7. Shuttle, fly to Paraparaumu

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Auckland Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane AKL - PPQ
    7h 4m
    $363–930

  8. Shuttle, fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Auckland Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    3. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus bus
    8h 38m

  9. 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 Whanganui / Wanganui to Waikanaebus bus
    9h 42m
    $312–552

Whitianga to Waikanae by shuttle, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitianga to Waikanae.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 762.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Whitianga to Waikanae. However, you can drive to Papakura, take the train to Paraparaumu, then take the train to Waikanae Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Thames, take the bus to Manukau City, then take the bus to Waikanae.

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