There are 7 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ruakaka by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly Auckland to Whangarei Airport
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane AKL - WRE
1h 17m$186–534Drive 150.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ruakakacar 150.9 km
1h 54m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Ruakakabus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
4h 3mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Ruakaka150.9 km
1h 54mFly Auckland to Kerikeri Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane AKL - KKE
- Take the bus from Kerikeri to Ruakakabus
4h 20mFly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, taxi
- Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Whangarei Airportplane
- Take the taxi from Whangarei Airport to Ruakakataxi
2h 47m$843–909Fly Auckland to Tauranga Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, taxi
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
- Fly from Tauranga Airport to Whangarei Airportplane
- Take the taxi from Whangarei Airport to Ruakakataxi
3h 12m$676–1,025
Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ruakaka is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ruakaka is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ruakaka. However, there are services departing from Auckland International Airport and arriving at Ruakaka via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Ruakaka is 181 km. The road distance is 150.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ruakaka without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ruakaka, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ruakaka bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ruakaka is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 3m.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ruakaka bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Ruakaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ruakaka is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ruakaka.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Ruakaka, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Ruakaka 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 29m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Whangarei Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Auckland to Kerikeri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Ruakaka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Kerikeri to Ruakaka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Ruakaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
A1 Cabs Whangarei
- Phone
- +64 9 438 3377
- Website
- kiwicabs.co.nz
Kiwi Cabs Whangarei
- Phone
- +64 9 438 4444
- Website
- kiwicabs.co.nz
A1 Cabs Whangarei
- Phone
- +64 9 438 3377
- Website
- kiwicabs.co.nz
Kiwi Cabs Whangarei
- Phone
- +64 9 438 4444
- Website
- kiwicabs.co.nz
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