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How to get fromAuckland to Lake Waikareby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Lake Waikare by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rangiriribus bus Auckland - Central - Rotorua
    1h 32m

  2. Drive  89.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland to Lake Waikarecar car 89.6 km
    1h 2m
    $28–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Strand to Huntly Rail Station, Huntlytrain train Te_Huia
    2h 10m
    $148–190

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3train train S-C
    2. Take the bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to Waerenga Rd, Te Kauwhatabus bus 21
    3h 14m
    $89–109

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  • Distance: 97.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Lake Waikare, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Rangiriri once daily, and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Busit operates a train from Strand to Huntly Rail Station, Huntly twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 53m. Te Huia also services this route twice daily.

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