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How to get fromPiha to Waitomo Cavesby shuttle, bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Piha to Waitomo Caves by shuttle, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Piha to Aucklandshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    4h 35m
    $95–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 30m
    $25–80

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Piha to Swanson Train Station 2taxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Swanson Train Station 2 to Newmarket Train Station 2train train
    3. Take the train from Newmarket Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1train train Sth
    4. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    6h 39m
    $187–266

  4. Drive 219.9 km

    1. Drive from Piha to Waitomo Cavescar car 219.9 km
    2h 54m
    $66–95

Piha to Waitomo Caves by shuttle and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Township 5 times a week. Tickets cost $5–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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