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 • 47 min
$14 - $15
Cheapest option
Line 380 bus, line 68 bus • 1 h 25 min
$5 - $7
6 alternative options
Bus, train • 1 h 35 min
$14 - $15
Taxi • 20 min
$55 - $70
Drive • 20 min
$3 - $5
Towncar • 20 min
$65 - $90
Shuttle • 20 min
$10 - $70
Uber • 20 min
$35 - $50
Questions & Answers
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 Stop B Blockhouse Bay via 1288 Dominion Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Waitakere is 15 km. The road distance is 23.2 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere without a car is to bus which takes 47 min and costs .
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Stop B International Terminal station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere bus services, operated by New Zealand Bus, arrive at Stop B Blockhouse Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere is 23 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waitakere.
There are 1029+ hotels available in Waitakere. Prices start at $65 USD per night.
- Distance: 9.2 miles
- Duration: 47 min
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 1288 Dominion Rd in around 47 min.
- Website
- aucklandtransport.govt.nz
Train from Britomart Train Station to Glen Eden Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- 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
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12
- Schedules at
- skybus.co.nz
Bus from Stop B International Terminal to Customs St East opp Fort Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12
- Schedules at
- skybus.co.nz
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Bus from 1288 Dominion Rd to Stop B Blockhouse Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Schedules at
- at.govt.nz
Bus from Stop C Onehunga Transport Centre to New Lynn Interchange Stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $4
- Schedules at
- at.govt.nz
- Website
- gobus.co.nz
Bus from Stop A International Terminal to Stop D Onehunga Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $4
- Schedules at
- gobus.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $55 - $70
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
- $65 - $90
Shuttle from Auckland Airport to Waitakere
- Estimated price
- $10 - $70
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