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How to get fromAuckland CBD to Karakaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland CBD to Karaka by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 379 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Papakurabus bus Auckland - Central - Rotorua / ...
    2. Take the bus from Papakura Station to Fortland Parkbus bus 379
    1h 31m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1train train Sth
    1h 46m
    $10–14

  3. Drive 37 km

    1. Drive from Auckland CBD to Karakacar car 37 km
    29 min
    $11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Auckland CBD to Karakataxi taxi 37 km
    29 min
    $140–170

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  • Distance: 41.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Auckland CBD, New Zealand and Karaka, Auckland, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Fortland Park via Papakura and Papakura Station in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, Auckland Transport - AT Metro operates a train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 54 min.

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