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How to get fromMatamata to Whanganuiby taxi, train, bus, towncar, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Matamata to Whanganui by taxi, train, bus, towncar, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Matamata to Hamiltontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Hamilton to National Parktrain train
    3. Take the bus from National Park to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    7h 1m
    $440–578
  2. Drive 335.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matamata to Whanganuicar car 335.2 km
    3h 53m
    $101–145
  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Matamata to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    4. Take the bus from National Park to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    8h 11m
    $335–427
  4. Bus to Auckland, fly

    1. Take the bus from Matamata to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    5h 28m
    $176–387
  5. Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Matamata to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane TRG - WAG
    3h 20m
    $473–641

Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Matamata, New Zealand and Whanganui, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Matamata to Whanganui. However, you can take the taxi to Hamilton, take the train to National Park, walk to National Park, then take the bus to Whanganui / Wanganui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matamata to Whanganui / Wanganui via Rotorua, Rotorua, Tūrangi, National Park, and National Park in around 8h 11m.

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