There are 3 ways to get from Palmerston North to Waiouru by bus or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 2h 44m
2 alternative options
Bus via Flat Hills Tea Rooms • 2h 55m
Drive • 1h 32m
Palmerston North to Waiouru by bus
The bus journey time between Palmerston North and Waiouru is around 2h 44m and covers a distance of around 140 km. Services are operated by InterCity. Typically seven buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Waiouru is 0800 358 5453.
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Last updated: 3 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Waiouru is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The quickest way to get from Palmerston North to Waiouru is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 1h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Waiouru. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.
It is 98 km from Palmerston North to Waiouru. It is approximately 133.3 km to drive.
The best way to get from Palmerston North to Waiouru without a car is to bus which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
The bus from Palmerston North to Waiouru takes 2h 44m including transfers and departs once daily.
Palmerston North to Waiouru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Palmerston North station.
Palmerston North to Waiouru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Waiouru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston North to Waiouru is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Palmerston North to Waiouru.
There are 20+ hotels available in Waiouru. Prices start at $150 NZD per night.
- Distance: 97.9 km
- Duration: 2h 44m
What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Waiouru, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Palmerston North to Waiouru once daily. Tickets cost $26 - $40 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Palmerston North to Waiouru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Palmerston North to Flat Hills Tea Rooms
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Flat Hills Tea Rooms to Waiouru
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $35
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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