There are 4 ways to get from Mount Ruapehu to Masterton by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from National Park to Palmerston Northtrain Northern Explorer
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mastertonbus Palmerston North - Masterton
7h 33m$156–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Park to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mastertonbus Palmerston North - Masterton
7h 45m$71–136Drive 298.6 km
- Drive from Mount Ruapehu to Mastertoncar 298.6 km
3h 31m$86–124Train
- Take the train from National Park to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Renall Street Stationtrain Wrl
8h 9m$215–264
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Masterton is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Masterton is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $85 - $130.
The distance between Mount Ruapehu and Masterton is 333 km. The road distance is 298.6 km.
The best way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Masterton without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $150 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Mount Ruapehu to Masterton, including transfers.
The best way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Masterton is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $270 and takes 8h 9m.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Ruapehu to Masterton is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Mount Ruapehu to Masterton.
There are 113+ hotels available in Masterton.
What companies run services between Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Masterton, New Zealand?
You can take a shuttle from Whakapapa Village to Masterton via National Park, National Park, and Palmerston North in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Ruapehu to Masterton via National Park, Wellington, Wellington Station, and Renall Street Station in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- info@metlink.org.nz
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Renall Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- info@tranzit.co.nz
- Website
- tranzit.co.nz
Bus from Palmerston North to Masterton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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 National Park to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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