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Tauranga to Waitara buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tauranga and Waitara takes 8h 19m and the fastest bus takes 6h 14m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Tauranga to Waitara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 19m
Duration
330 km
Distance
$93
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Tauranga to Waitara bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Tauranga and Waitara. The service departs Tauranga at 9:05 AM in the morning, which arrives into Waitara at 19:29:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity10h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity6h 14m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity6h 14m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity10h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tauranga to Waitara? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 330.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Tauranga to Waitara via Hamilton - Central in around 6h 19m.

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