How to get from Surfdale Shops to Army Bay by bus and ferry?

From Surfdale Shops to Army Bay by bus and ferry

To get from Surfdale Shops to Army Bay you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 ferry lines: take the 501 bus from Surfdale Shops station to Matiatia Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MTIA ferry and finally take the GULF ferry from Ferry Terminal - Downtown station to Ferry Terminal - Gulf Harbour station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is NZ$6.00. The bus and ferry schedule from Surfdale Shops may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Army Bay on the Moovit app.

182minNZ$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Ferry - MTIAMTIA
Ferry - GULFGULF
Walk to Army Bay
Leaves from Surfdale Shops

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Surfdale Shops
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Kennedy Point To Matiatia Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matiatia Terminal
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Waiheke
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - MTIAMTIA
    Wait for ferry
    MTIA
    Waiheke Island 1 To Downtown Pier 11
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Downtown
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Downtown
    550 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Ferry - GULFGULF
    Wait for ferry
    GULF
    Downtown To Gulf Harbour
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Gulf Harbour
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Army Bay
    Walk to
    Army Bay
    Pacific Parade
    3.98 km • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Surfdale Shops to Army Bay

The distance between Surfdale Shops and Army Bay is approximately 59.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Surfdale Shops to Army Bay by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Army Bay – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry timetable from Surfdale Shops to Army Bay

To check the bus and ferry timetable from Surfdale Shops to Army Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Surfdale Shops) and destination (Army Bay), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Surfdale Shops to Army Bay?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 501, Ferry line MTIA, Ferry line GULF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Surfdale Shops and Army Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 ferry lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Surfdale Shops to Army Bay?

    The 501 bus line goes from Surfdale Shops station near Surfdale Shops in Waiheke Island to Matiatia Terminal. From there you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines till Matiatia Terminal near Army Bay.

  • How long does it take to travel from Surfdale Shops to Army Bay by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Surfdale Shops and Army Bay by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Surfdale Shops to get to Army Bay?

    Get on the 501 bus from the Surfdale Shops stop near Surfdale Shops in Waiheke Island.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Surfdale Shops and Army Bay?

    Get off the bus at the Matiatia Terminal, which is closest to Army Bay.

  • How much is the bus fare from Surfdale Shops to Army Bay?

    The ride from Surfdale Shops to Army Bay costs NZ$6.00.

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