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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminalby bus, ferry, plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Auckland - CentralbusHamilton - Central - Auckland - Central
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry TerminalferryMtia
    1h 43m
  2. Line 38 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop D Onehungabus38
    2. Take the bus from Stop A Onehunga to Stop E The Civicbus30
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal to Matiatia Ferry TerminalferryMta
    2h 57m
    $38–41
  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)planeAKL - TRG
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport to Claris Airportplane
    3. Fly from Claris Airport to Auckland Airportplane
    4. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 45m
  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A PuhinuibusAir
    2. Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 1 to Waitemata Train Station 1trainSth
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry
    2h 19m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Matiatia Terminal, Auckland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal. However, you can take the bus to Auckland - Central, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, then take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop A International Airport to Matiatia Ferry Terminal via Stop D Onehunga, Stop A Onehunga, Stop E The Civic, and Downtown Ferry Terminal in around 2h 57m.

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