How to get from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Army Bay by bus?

From Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Army Bay by bus

To get from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Army Bay you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18 bus from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road station to Albert Street/Wolfe Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NX1 bus and finally take the 982 bus from Stop C Hibiscus Coast station to Shakespear Road/Whangaparaoa Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is NZ$6.66. The bus schedule from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Army Bay on the Moovit app.

99minNZ$6.66
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - NX1NX1
Bus - 982982
Walk to Army Bay
Leaves from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    New Lynn To City Centre Via Great North Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albert Street/Wolfe Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop A Lower Albert
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - NX1NX1
    Wait for bus
    NX1
    Britomart (Lower Albert St) To Hibiscus Coast Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop A Hibiscus Coast
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop C Hibiscus Coast
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 982982
    Wait for bus
    982
    Hibiscus Coast Station To Gulf Harbour
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shakespear Road/Whangaparaoa Road
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Army Bay
    Walk to
    Army Bay
    Pacific Parade
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Army Bay

The distance between Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road and Army Bay is approximately 52.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Army Bay by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Army Bay – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Army Bay

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Army Bay?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line NX1, Bus line 982.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road and Army Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Army Bay?

    The 18 bus line goes from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road station near Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road in Newton to Albert Street/Wolfe Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Albert Street/Wolfe Street station near Army Bay.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Army Bay by bus?

    The total travel time between Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road and Army Bay by bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to get to Army Bay?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road stop near Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road and Army Bay?

    Get off the bus at the Albert Street/Wolfe Street stop, which is closest to Army Bay.

  • How much is the bus fare from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Army Bay?

    The ride from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Army Bay costs NZ$6.66.

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