There are 4 ways to get from Masterton to Waitomo Caves by bus, car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus Palmerston North - Masterton
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
9h$16–95Drive 428.8 km
- Drive from Masterton to Waitomo Cavescar 428.8 km
5h 6m$129–186Bus to Palmerston, fly to Auckland, bus
- Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus
- Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus
9h 19m$95–673Train to Wellington, fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
- Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
- Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Cavescar
7h 48m$144–632
Masterton to Waitomo Caves by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Masterton to Waitomo Caves is to bus which costs $16 - $100 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Masterton to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Masterton to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Masterton and arriving at Waitomo Township via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Masterton and Waitomo Caves is 468 km. The road distance is 428.8 km.
The best way to get from Masterton to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $16 - $100.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Masterton to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Masterton to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Masterton station.
Masterton to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Masterton to Waitomo Caves is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Masterton to Waitomo Caves.
There are 55+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.
What companies run services between Masterton, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Masterton to Waitomo Township via Palmerston North in around 9h.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Palmerston to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- info@metlink.org.nz
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Featherston Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- info@tranzit.co.nz
- Website
- tranzit.co.nz
Bus from Masterton to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://tranzit.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Palmerston North to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–80
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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