How to get from Symonds Street/Karangahape Road to Karaka by bus and train?

From Symonds Street/Karangahape Road to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Symonds Street/Karangahape Road to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 70 bus from Symonds Street/Karangahape Road station to Great South Road/Market Road 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$7.65. The bus and train schedule from Symonds Street/Karangahape Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

90minNZ$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Train - STHSTH
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Symonds Street/Karangahape Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Symonds Street/Karangahape Road
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Britomart To Botany Via Panmure
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Great South Road/Market Road
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Remuera Train Station
    190 m • 3 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
    42 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 Symonds Street/Karangahape Road to Karaka

The distance between Symonds Street/Karangahape Road, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 38.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Symonds Street/Karangahape Road 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 Symonds Street/Karangahape Road to Karaka

To check the bus and train schedule from Symonds Street/Karangahape Road to Karaka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Symonds Street/Karangahape Road) 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 Symonds Street/Karangahape Road to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 70, Train line STH, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Symonds Street/Karangahape Road 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 Symonds Street/Karangahape Road to Karaka?

    The 70 bus line goes from Symonds Street/Karangahape Road station near Symonds Street/Karangahape Road in Auckland Central East to Great South Road/Market Road station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Great South Road/Market Road station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Symonds Street/Karangahape Road to Karaka by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Symonds Street/Karangahape Road in Auckland Central East and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Symonds Street/Karangahape Road to get to Karaka?

    Get on the 70 bus from the Symonds Street/Karangahape Road stop near Symonds Street/Karangahape Road in Auckland Central East.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Symonds Street/Karangahape Road and Karaka?

    Get off the bus at the Great South Road/Market Road stop, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Symonds Street/Karangahape Road to Karaka?

    The ride from Symonds Street/Karangahape Road to Karaka costs NZ$7.65.

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