How to get from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to Karaka by bus and train?

From Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 36 bus from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street station to Stop A Papatoetoe Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the STH train and finally take the 379 bus from Papakura Station station to Fortland Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is NZ$5.40. The bus and train schedule from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

84minNZ$5.40
Bus - 3636
Train - STHSTH
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Onehunga To Manukau Via Mangere Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop A Papatoetoe Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Papatoetoe Train Station
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - STHSTH
    Wait for train
    STH
    Brit 4 To Pukekohe 3 Via Nkt 4, Ohu 3, Papakura 1
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Papakura Train Station
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Papakura Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Papakura To Clarks Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fortland Park
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Karaka
    Walk to
    Karaka
    Linwood Road
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to Karaka

The distance between Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 28.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to Karaka by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Whangapouri Creek – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to Karaka

To check the bus and train schedule from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to Karaka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street) and destination (Karaka), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 36, Train line STH, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to Karaka?

    The 36 bus line goes from Stop A Papatoetoe Station station near Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street in Viscount to Papatoetoe Train Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Papatoetoe Train Station station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to Karaka by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street in Viscount and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to get to Karaka?

    Get on the 36 bus from the Stop A Papatoetoe Station stop near Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street in Viscount.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street and Karaka?

    Get off the bus at the Papatoetoe Train Station stop, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to Karaka?

    The ride from Idlewild Avenue/Valiant Street to Karaka costs NZ$5.40.

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