There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Karaka by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Papakurabus Auckland - Central - Rotorua / ...
1h 46m$9–49Train
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1train Sth
2h 1m$10–13Drive 36.9 km
- Drive from Auckland to Karakacar 36.9 km
28 min$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auckland to Karakataxi 36.9 km
28 min$120–150
Auckland to Karaka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Karaka is to train which costs $10 - $14 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Karaka is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Karaka. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Karaka North Road via Papakura Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Auckland and Karaka is 40 km. The road distance is 36.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Karaka without a car is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $9 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Auckland to Karaka, including transfers.
Auckland to Karaka bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Karaka is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $9 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 2h 1m.
Auckland to Karaka bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Papakura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Karaka is 37 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Auckland to Karaka.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Karaka, Auckland, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Papakura twice daily. Tickets cost $5–45 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, Auckland Transport - AT Metro operates a train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 54 min.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Taxis United
- Phone
- +64 9 295 1000
- Website
- taxisunited.co.nz
Green Cabs Auckland
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Budget Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 849 3000
- Website
- budgettaxis.co.nz
Auckland Coop Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 300 3000
- Website
- cooptaxi.co.nz
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