There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matakana by bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Bus, line 995 bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Auckland - Centralbus
- Take the bus from Stop A Lower Albert to Stop A Hibiscus Coastbus Nx1
- Take the bus from Stop B Hibiscus Coast to Percy Streetbus 995
3h 49m$27–33Drive 87.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matakanacar 87.5 km
1h 7m$26–37Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Matakana87.5 km
1h 7mBus, train via Ōrewa
- Take the bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A Puhinuibus Air
- Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 1 to Waitemata Train Station 1train Sth
- Take the bus from Stop A Lower Albert to Stop A Hibiscus Coastbus Nx1
4h 27m$35–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A Puhinuibus Air
- Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 1 to Waitemata Train Station 1train Sth
- Take the bus from Customs Street East to Baxter Streetbus Mex
4h 39m
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matakana by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matakana is to bus and line 995 bus which costs $27 - $35 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matakana is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matakana. However, there are services departing from Auckland International Airport and arriving at Riverglade Lane via Stop A Lower Albert, Stop B Hibiscus Coast and Percy Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Matakana is 96 km. The road distance is 87.5 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matakana without a car is to bus and line 995 bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $27 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matakana, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matakana bus services, operated by InterCity Link, depart from Auckland International Airport station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matakana bus services, operated by InterCity Link, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matakana is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matakana.
There are 140+ hotels available in Matakana.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Matakana, Auckland, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Auckland International Airport to Riverglade Lane via Auckland - Central, Stop A Lower Albert, Stop A Hibiscus Coast, Stop B Hibiscus Coast, and Percy Street in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Puhinui Train Station 1 to Waitemata Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Puhinui Train Station 1 to Waitemata Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- InterCity Link
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 833 6053
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
Bus from Stop A Lower Albert to Stop A Hibiscus Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $7–10
- Cash
- $10–12
Bus from Stop B Hibiscus Coast to Percy Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $7–11
- Cash
- $10–12
Bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A Puhinui
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $4–6
- Cash
- $6–8
Bus from Stop A Lower Albert to Stop A Hibiscus Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $7–10
- Cash
- $10–12
Bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A Puhinui
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $4–6
- Cash
- $6–8
- Phone
- 09 425 55 66
- https://www.mahucityexpress.co.nz/
- Website
- Mahu City Express
Bus from Customs Street East to Baxter Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahu City Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Matakana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Matakana. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









