There are 5 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Masterton by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Palmerston NorthAuckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to MastertonPalmerston North - Masterton
8h 50m$16–93Train
- Take the train from Otorohanga to WellingtonNorthern Explorer
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Renall Street StationWrl
10h 38m$321–400Drive 428.8 km
- Drive from Waitomo Caves to Masterton428.8 km
5h 5m$127–183Bus to Auckland, fly to Palmerston, bus
- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau City
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)AKL - PMR
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Masterton
8h 53m$80–542Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Wellington, train
- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihi
- Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)HLZ - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Station
8h 32m$281–2,430
Waitomo Caves to Masterton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Masterton is to bus which costs $16 - $95 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Masterton is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Masterton. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Masterton via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Waitomo Caves and Masterton is 477 km. The road distance is 428.8 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Masterton without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $16 - $95.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Waitomo Caves to Masterton, including transfers.
Waitomo Caves to Masterton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Masterton is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $16 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $400 and takes 10h 38m.
Waitomo Caves to Masterton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Masterton is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Masterton.
What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Masterton, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Waitomo Township to Masterton via Palmerston North in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waitomo Caves to Masterton via Otorohanga, Wellington, Wellington Station, and Renall Street Station in around 10h 38m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Hamilton International Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–240
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Featherston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Waitomo Township to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–80
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.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/
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