What is the cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Waitara?

The cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Waitara is to bus which costs $10 - $120 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tauranga to Waitara?

The fastest way to get from Tauranga to Waitara is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Tauranga and Waitara?

No, there is no direct bus from Tauranga to Waitara. However, there are services departing from Tauranga and arriving at Waitara via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Tauranga to Waitara?

The distance between Tauranga and Waitara is 240 km. The road distance is 295.3 km.

How do I travel from Tauranga to Waitara without a car?

The best way to get from Tauranga to Waitara without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $10 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Tauranga to Waitara?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Tauranga to Waitara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tauranga to Waitara bus from?

Tauranga to Waitara bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tauranga station.

Bus or fly from Tauranga to Waitara?

The best way to get from Tauranga to Waitara is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $120 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Tauranga to Waitara bus arrive?

Tauranga to Waitara bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Can I drive from Tauranga to Waitara?

Yes, the driving distance between Tauranga to Waitara is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Tauranga to Waitara.

Where can I stay near Waitara?

There are 211+ hotels available in Waitara.

Tauranga to Waitara - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Tauranga to Waitara by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane TRG - NPL
3h 8m
$114–537
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitarabus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
6h 19m
$10–116
Drive 295.3 km
1. Drive from Tauranga to Waitaracar 295.3 km
3h 31m
$85–122

Tauranga to Waitara by bus

2Weekly Buses

6h 19mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tauranga to Waitara.

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Distance: 240.2 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tauranga to Waitara via Hamilton - Central in around 6h 19m.

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