What is the cheapest way to get from North Island to Auckland?

The cheapest way to get from North Island to Auckland is to fly which costs $60 - $430 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Island to Auckland?

The fastest way to get from North Island to Auckland is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $60 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between North Island and Auckland?

No, there is no direct bus from North Island to Auckland. However, there are services departing from Mission Bay and arriving at Auckland - Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from North Island to Auckland?

The distance between North Island and Auckland is 166 km.

How do I travel from North Island to Auckland without a car?

The best way to get from North Island to Auckland without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from North Island to Auckland?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from North Island to Auckland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Island to Auckland bus from?

North Island to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Mission Bay station.

Bus or fly from North Island to Auckland?

The best way to get from North Island to Auckland is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $60 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the North Island to Auckland bus arrive?

North Island to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Where can I stay near Auckland?

There are 2244+ hotels available in Auckland.

North Island to Auckland - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and towncar

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There are 4 ways to get from North Island to Auckland by plane, bus, towncar, or train

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Fly from Tauranga Airport
best
1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane TRG - AKL
2h 15m
$60–428
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mission Bay to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
5h 58m
Towncar, train
1. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar
2. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Auckland Strandtrain Northern Explorer
7h 21m
$294–332
Fly from New Plymouth Airport
1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Auckland (AKL)plane NPL - AKL
2h 25m
$66–446

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from North Island to Auckland.

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Distance: 166.3 km
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between North Island, Waikato, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Mission Bay to Auckland - Central once daily, and the journey takes 5h 18m.

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