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How to get fromAuckland City to Waitakereby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland City to Waitakere by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kingsland Train Station 2 to Swanson Train Station 1train train West
    1h 2m
    $8–10

  2. Drive 22.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland City to Waitakerecar car 22.7 km
    23 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Stop A New Lynnbus bus 22N / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stop D New Lynn to Stop A Henderson Stationbus bus 14
    3. Take the bus from Stop A Henderson Station to Township Parkbus bus 147
    1h 56m
    $14–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Auckland City to Waitakeretaxi taxi 22.7 km
    23 min
    $85–110

Auckland City to Waitakere by train and bus

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Auckland City, New Zealand and Waitakere, New Zealand?

Auckland Transport - AT Metro operates a train from Kingsland Train Station 2 to Swanson Train Station 1 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Township Park via Stop D New Lynn and Stop A Henderson Station in around 1h 56m.

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