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How to get fromNgatea to Waitomo Cavesby bus, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ngatea to Waitomo Caves by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to Transport Centrebus22
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo TownshipbusAuckland - Central - Palmerston North
    4h 4m
    $148–221

  2. Drive 149.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ngatea to Waitomo Cavescar149.7 km
    1h 57m
    $45–64

  3. Bus via Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Waitakaruru to Auckland - CentralbusAuckland - Central - Bayfair / ...
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm CavesbusAuckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    5h 23m
    $150–242

  4. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Ngatea to Hamiltoncar
    2. Take the train from Hamilton to OtorohangatrainNorthern Explorer
    3h 3m
    $61–122

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ngatea, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Ngatea to Waitomo Township via Marshall St, Paeroa, Transport Centre, and Hamilton - Central in around 4h 4m.

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