There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Rotu by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to KaiwakaAuckland - Central - Kerikeri
- Drive from Kaiwaka to Rotu
2h 41m$32–90Drive 185.5 km
- Drive from Auckland to Rotu185.5 km
2h 17m$57–83Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to OakleighAuckland - Central - Kerikeri
- Take the taxi from Oakleigh to Rotu
3h 40m$255–365Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to WhangareiAuckland - Central - Kerikeri
- Take a shuttle bus from Whangarei The Hub to Dargaville Kapia St
4h 58m$63–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Rotu is to bus and drive which costs $30 - $90 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Rotu is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Auckland and Rotu is 192 km. The road distance is 185.5 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Rotu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs $250 - $370.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Auckland to Rotu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Rotu is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Auckland to Rotu.
There are 22+ hotels available in Rotu.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Rotu, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Auckland to Rotu. However, you can take the bus to Kaiwaka then drive to Rotu. Alternatively, you can drive from Auckland to Rotu in around 2h 17m.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Kaiwaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Auckland - Central to Oakleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Auckland - Central to Whangarei
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Shuttle from Whangarei The Hub to Dargaville Kapia St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $250–310
Kiwi Cabs Whangarei
- Phone
- +64 9 438 4444
- Website
- kiwicabs.co.nz
A1 Cabs Whangarei
- Phone
- +64 9 438 3377
- Website
- kiwicabs.co.nz
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