How to get from Otago Place to Karaka by bus and train?

From Otago Place to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Otago Place to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 31 bus from Buckland Road/Southern Cross Campus station to Station Road/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 30 min. The ride fare is NZ$5.40. The bus and train schedule from Otago Place may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

90minNZ$5.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Train - STHSTH
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Buckland Road/Southern Cross Campus

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buckland Road/Southern Cross Campus
    1.7 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Mangere Town Centre To Botany Town Centre Via Otara
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road/Papatoetoe Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Papatoetoe Train Station
    140 m • 2 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
    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 Otago Place to Karaka

The distance between Otago Place, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 27.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Otago Place 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 Otago Place to Karaka

To check the bus and train timetable from Otago Place to Karaka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Otago Place) 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 Otago Place to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 31, Train line STH, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Otago Place and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Otago Place to Karaka?

    The 31 bus line goes from Buckland Road/Southern Cross Campus station near Otago Place in Favona South to Station Road/Papatoetoe Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Station Road/Papatoetoe Station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Otago Place to Karaka by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Otago Place in Favona South and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Otago Place to get to Karaka?

    Get on the 31 bus from the Buckland Road/Southern Cross Campus stop near Otago Place in Favona South.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Otago Place and Karaka?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Otago Place to Karaka?

    The ride from Otago Place to Karaka costs NZ$5.40.

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