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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland Cityby bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland City by bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Auckland - Centralbus bus Hamilton - Central - Auckland - Central
    51 min
    $6–8

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Auckland-Airport-AKL to Auckland Citytaxi taxi 18.2 km
    18 min
    $65–85

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Auckland Cityrideshare rideshare 18.2 km
    18 min

  4. Drive 18.2 km

    1. Drive from Auckland-Airport-AKL to Auckland Citycar car 18.2 km
    18 min
    $6–8

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Claris Airport to Auckland Airportplane plane
    4h 28m
    $701–1,064

  6. Line 38 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop D Onehungabus bus 38
    2. Take the bus from Stop A Onehunga to The Civicbus bus 30
    1h 39m
    $13–18

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Auckland City by bus and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.6 km
  • Duration: 51 min

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

InterCity Link operates a bus from Auckland International Airport to Auckland - Central 6 times a week. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 30 min. InterCity also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a flight from Auckland (AKL) to Auckland City via Tauranga Airport, Claris Airport, and Auckland Airport in around 4h 28m.

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