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How to get fromAuckland to Matatāby train, plane, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Matatā by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, fly to Whakatane

    best
    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whakatane (WHK)planeAKL - WHK
    2h 51m
    $204–292
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to TaurangabusAuckland - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to Matata - Arawa Streetbus143
    6h 20m
    $15–79
  3. Drive 264.5 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Matatācar264.5 km
    3h 12m
    $81–117
  4. Train, fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)planeAKL - TRG
    3. Take the taxi from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Matatātaxi
    3h 17m
    $259–642

Auckland to Matatā by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Matatā, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Matata - Arawa Street via Tauranga, Dive Crescent - The Cargo Shed, and Tauranga City - Durham Street in around 6h 20m.

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