What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Ruby Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Ruby Bay is to bus and car ferry which costs $75 - $600 and takes 20h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Ruby Bay?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Ruby Bay is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $270 - $700.

How far is it from Auckland to Ruby Bay?

The distance between Auckland and Ruby Bay is 555 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Ruby Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Ruby Bay without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 20h 58m and costs $75 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Ruby Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Auckland to Ruby Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ruby Bay?

There are 499+ hotels available in Ruby Bay.

Auckland to Ruby Bay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Ruby Bay by train, plane, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)AKL - NSN
3h 50m
$279–662
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
20h 58m
$75–559
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Ruby Bay
13h 12m
$300–746

Auckland to Ruby Bay by bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

20h 58mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.9 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Ruby Bay, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Ruby Bay. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), then take the taxi to Ruby Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Ruby Bay near 155 Stafford Drive via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, Nelson, and Millers Acre in around 20h 58m.

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