How to get from Botany Road/Howick Intermediate to Karaka by bus and train?

From Botany Road/Howick Intermediate to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Botany Road/Howick Intermediate to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72X bus from Pakuranga Road/Howick Intermediate station to Commerce Street 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 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is NZ$8.50. The bus and train schedule from Botany Road/Howick Intermediate may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

151minNZ$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 72X72X
Train - STHSTH
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Pakuranga Road/Howick Intermediate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pakuranga Road/Howick Intermediate
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 72X72X
    Wait for bus
    72X
    Botany And Howick To Britomart Express Via Panmure And Motor
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce Street
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waitemata Train Station 4
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - STHSTH
    Wait for train
    STH
    Brit 4 To Pukekohe 3 Via Nkt 4, Ohu 3, Papakura 1; Dru Pae
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Papakura Train Station
    54 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
    16 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 Botany Road/Howick Intermediate to Karaka

The distance between Botany Road/Howick Intermediate, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 61.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Botany Road/Howick Intermediate 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 timetable from Botany Road/Howick Intermediate to Karaka

To check the bus and train timetable from Botany Road/Howick Intermediate to Karaka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Botany Road/Howick Intermediate) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Botany Road/Howick Intermediate to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 72X, Train line STH, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Botany Road/Howick Intermediate and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Botany Road/Howick Intermediate to Karaka?

    The 72X bus line goes from Pakuranga Road/Howick Intermediate station near Botany Road/Howick Intermediate in Highland Park to Commerce Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Commerce Street station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Botany Road/Howick Intermediate to Karaka by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Botany Road/Howick Intermediate in Highland Park and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus and train is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Botany Road/Howick Intermediate to get to Karaka?

    Get on the 72X bus from the Pakuranga Road/Howick Intermediate stop near Botany Road/Howick Intermediate in Highland Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Botany Road/Howick Intermediate and Karaka?

    Get off the bus at the Commerce Street stop, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Botany Road/Howick Intermediate to Karaka?

    The ride from Botany Road/Howick Intermediate to Karaka costs NZ$8.50.

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