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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Manakauby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Manakau by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Wellington, train

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    4h 33m
    $115–450

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manukau City to Levinbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    12h 8m
    $27–101

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Paraparaumutrain train Northern Explorer
    13h 2m
    $246–397

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Manakaurideshare rideshare 548.9 km
    6h 15m

  5. Drive 548.9 km

    1. Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Manakaucar car 548.9 km
    6h 15m
    $158–229

  6. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Levinbus bus
    4h 43m
    $429–867

  7. Fly to Paraparaumu, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane AKL - PPQ
    2. Take the bus from Waikanae Train Station to Honi Taipua Stbus bus
    4h 4m
    $200–421

  8. Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Levinbus bus
    5h 47m
    $188–366

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Manakau by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Manakau, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Levin twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 9h 23m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Paraparaumu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $230–280 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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