What is the cheapest way to get from Masterton to Waikato?

The cheapest way to get from Masterton to Waikato is to bus which costs $16 - $100 and takes 9h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Masterton to Waikato?

The fastest way to get from Masterton to Waikato is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $130 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Masterton and Waikato?

No, there is no direct bus from Masterton to Waikato. However, there are services departing from Masterton and arriving at Hamilton - Central via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Masterton to Waikato?

The distance between Masterton and Waikato is 546 km. The road distance is 481.3 km.

How do I travel from Masterton to Waikato without a car?

The best way to get from Masterton to Waikato without a car is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs $16 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Masterton to Waikato?

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Masterton to Waikato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Masterton to Waikato bus from?

Masterton to Waikato bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Masterton station.

Train or bus from Masterton to Waikato?

The best way to get from Masterton to Waikato is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs $16 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $310 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Masterton to Waikato bus arrive?

Masterton to Waikato bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Can I drive from Masterton to Waikato?

Yes, the driving distance between Masterton to Waikato is 481 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Masterton to Waikato.

Where can I stay near Waikato?

There are 435+ hotels available in Waikato.

Masterton to Waikato - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Masterton to Waikato by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus Palmerston North - Masterton
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
9h 39m
$16–100
Train
1. Take the train from Renall Street Station to Wellington Stationtrain Wrl
2. Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain Northern Explorer
11h 10m
$242–302
Drive 481.3 km
1. Drive from Masterton to Hamiltoncar 481.3 km
5h 33m
$137–198
Train to Wellington, fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
3. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Matamatataxi
6h 27m
$274–762
Bus to Palmerston, fly to Auckland, bus
1. Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
3. Take the bus from Auckland Domestic Airport to Huntlybus
6h 45m
$90–559
Line 200 bus, train to Wellington, fly to Hamilton International Airport
1. Take the bus from Chapel Street at Pak n Save to Featherston Stationbus
2. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain
3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane WLG - HLZ
7h 6m
$263–1,999
Train to Wellington, fly to Auckland, bus
1. Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
3. Take the bus from Auckland Domestic Airport to Huntlybus
7h 43m
$99–402

Masterton to Waikato by bus

3Weekly Buses

9h 39mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Masterton to Waikato.

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Distance: 546.1 km
Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Masterton, New Zealand and Waikato, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Masterton to Hamilton - Central via Palmerston North in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Masterton to Hamilton via Renall Street Station, Wellington Station, and Wellington in around 11h 10m.

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