How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupukeby bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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

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1. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Auckland - Centralbus Hamilton - Central - Auckland - Central
2. Take the bus from Halsey Street/Victoria Park to Stop B Smales Farmbus Nx2
55 min
$7–8
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Lake Pupukerideshare 32 km
31 min
Drive 32 km
1. Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupukecar 32 km
31 min
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuketaxi 32 km
31 min
$120–150
Bus, line 82 bus
1. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Auckland - Centralbus Hamilton - Central - Auckland - Central
2. Take the bus from International Convention Centre to Killarney Streetbus 82
1h 2m
$7–8
Line 38 bus, bus, line 82 bus
1. Take the bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop D Onehungabus 38
2. Take the bus from Stop A Onehunga to The Civicbus 30
3. Take the bus from Stop A Te Waihorotiu Station to Killarney Streetbus 82
2h 1m
$14–18

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke by bus and foot

11Weekly Services

55 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke.

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Distance: 30.4 km
Duration: 55 min

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

You can take a bus from Auckland International Airport to Stop B Smales Farm via Auckland - Central and Halsey Street/Victoria Park in around 55 min.

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