There are 8 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere by bus, train, taxi, car, towncar or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus, line 008 bus • 1 h 26 min
Cheapest option
Shuttle • 20 min
$11 - $80
6 alternative options
Line 380 bus, line 008 bus • 1 h 33 min
Bus, train • 1 h 36 min
$15 - $17
Taxi • 20 min
$60 - $75
Drive • 20 min
$3 - $5
Towncar • 20 min
$70 - $100
Uber • 20 min
$40 - $60
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Waitakere, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere via 993 Dominion Rd and 383 Mt Albert Rd in around 1 h 26 min.
- Website
- aucklandtransport.govt.nz
Train from Britomart Train Station to Fruitvale Rd Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Schedules at
- aucklandtransport.govt.nz
- Phone
- +64 800 759 287
- info@skybus.co.nz
- Website
- skybus.co.nz
Bus from Stop B International Terminal to 993 Dominion Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13
- Schedules at
- skybus.co.nz
Bus from Stop B International Terminal to Customs St East opp Fort Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13
- Schedules at
- skybus.co.nz
- Website
- aucklandtransport.govt.nz
Bus from 383 Mt Albert Rd to New Lynn Interchange Stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- aucklandtransport.govt.nz
Bus from Platform 1c Onehunga to New Lynn Interchange Stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- aucklandtransport.govt.nz
- Website
- gobus.co.nz
Bus from Stop A International Terminal to Platform 2a Onehunga
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Schedules at
- gobus.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $60 - $75
Auckland Coop Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9-300 3000
- Website
- cooptaxi.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Auckland Airport to Waitakere
- Estimated price
- $70 - $100
Shuttle from Auckland Airport to Waitakere
- Estimated price
- $11 - $80
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere?
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Waitakere is 15 km. The road distance is 23 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere?
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 20 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere?
The quickest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $85 - $110.
Is there a direct bus between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Waitakere?
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere. However, there are services departing from Stop B International Terminal and arriving at New Lynn Interchange Stop A via 383 Mt Albert Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 26 min.
How long does it take to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere?
It takes approximately 1 h 26 min to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere, including transfers.