How to get from Sandspit Road/Howick College to Karaka by bus and train?

Sandspit Road/Howick College to Karaka - Bus Timetable

The 72X bus from Sandspit Road/Howick College to Karaka runs from 06:13 to 09:20, with departures every 10-15 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Sandspit Road/Howick College to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Sandspit Road/Howick College to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72X bus from Sandspit Road/Howick College station to Commerce Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S-C 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 39 min. The ride fare is NZ$8.50. The bus and train schedule from Sandspit Road/Howick College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

159minNZ$8.50
Bus - 72X72X
Train - S-CS-C
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Sandspit Road/Howick College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sandspit Road/Howick College
  • 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
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waitemata Train Station 4
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - S-CS-C
    Wait for train
    S-C
    Newmarket 2 Anti Clockwise To Pukekohe 3 Via Nkt 4, Ppk 1
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Papakura Train Station
    56 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
    17 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 Sandspit Road/Howick College to Karaka

The distance between Sandspit Road/Howick College, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 66.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sandspit Road/Howick College 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 Sandspit Road/Howick College to Karaka

To check the bus and train timetable from Sandspit Road/Howick College to Karaka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sandspit Road/Howick College) 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 Sandspit Road/Howick College to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 72X, Train line S-C, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sandspit Road/Howick College and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sandspit Road/Howick College to Karaka?

    The 72X bus line goes from Commerce Street station near Sandspit Road/Howick College in Meadowland to Waitemata Train Station 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Waitemata Train Station 4 station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

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

    The total travel time between Sandspit Road/Howick College in Meadowland and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sandspit Road/Howick College to get to Karaka?

    Get on the 72X bus from the Commerce Street stop near Sandspit Road/Howick College in Meadowland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Waitemata Train Station 4 stop, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

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

    The ride from Sandspit Road/Howick College to Karaka costs NZ$8.50.

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