HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Palmerston North to Waitara

by Plane, Bus or Car

Palmerston North
→
+0 →
Waitara
Transport search to Waitara
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
New Zealand Palmerston North Waitara
Palmerston North
→
+0 →
Waitara
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
2 h 55 min
234 km.
from $12
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Palmerston North, New Zealand → Waitara, New Zealand

All
26 May 2026
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
April 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
All days
27 May, Wed
28 May, Thu
29 May, Fri
30 May, Sat
31 May, Sun

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palmerston North to Waitara

Composite routes from Palmerston North to Waitara

Cheapest
2 h 55 min
Car
234 km.
from $12

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Palmerston North to New
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Palmerston to New
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$318.54
Plane from Wellington to New
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.34–$242.09

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.69–$59.88

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.84–$24.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Waitara?

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Waitara is to bus which costs $27.17 - $59.78 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Waitara?

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Waitara is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Palmerston North and Waitara?

No, there is no direct bus from Palmerston North to Waitara. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Waitara via New Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Palmerston North to Waitara?

The distance between Palmerston North and Waitara is 258 km. The road distance is 234.1 km.

How do I travel from Palmerston North to Waitara without a car?

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Waitara without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $27.17 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Palmerston North to Waitara?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Palmerston North to Waitara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palmerston North to Waitara bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Palmerston North to Waitara?

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Waitara is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $27.17 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $92.39 - $315.22 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Palmerston North to Waitara bus arrive?

Palmerston North to Waitara bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at New Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Palmerston North to Waitara?

Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston North to Waitara is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Palmerston North to Waitara.

Where can I stay near Waitara?

There are 212+ hotels available in Waitara. Prices start at $56.97 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search
Popular routes
Choose one of the options below and start your journey
Palmerston North - Masterton