How to get from Matiatia Terminal to Karaka by bus, ferry and train?

Matiatia Terminal to Karaka - Ferry Timetable

The MTIA ferry from Matiatia Terminal to Karaka runs from 00:30 to 23:00, with departures every 30 min-5 hr 30 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 20 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Matiatia Terminal to Karaka by bus, ferry and train

To get from Matiatia Terminal to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line: take the MTIA ferry from Ferry Terminal - Waiheke station to Ferry Terminal - Downtown 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 20 min. The ride fare is NZ$8.64. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Matiatia Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

140minNZ$8.64
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - MTIAMTIA
Train - S-CS-C
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Ferry Terminal - Waiheke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Waiheke
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Ferry - MTIAMTIA
    Wait for ferry
    MTIA
    Waiheke Island 1 To Downtown Pier 11
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Downtown
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waitemata Train Station 4
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - S-CS-C
    Wait for train
    S-C
    Newmarket 2 Anti Clockwise To Pukekohe 4 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
    15 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 Matiatia Terminal to Karaka

The distance between Matiatia Terminal, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 63.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Matiatia Terminal to Karaka by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Whangapouri Creek – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train timetable from Matiatia Terminal to Karaka

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Matiatia Terminal to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Ferry line MTIA, Train line S-C, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Matiatia Terminal and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Matiatia Terminal to Karaka?

    The MTIA ferry line goes from Ferry Terminal - Waiheke station near Matiatia Terminal in Tamaki Strait to Ferry Terminal - Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ferry Terminal - Downtown station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Matiatia Terminal to Karaka by ferry, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Matiatia Terminal in Tamaki Strait and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by ferry, train and bus is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Matiatia Terminal to get to Karaka?

    Get on the MTIA ferry from the Ferry Terminal - Waiheke station near Matiatia Terminal in Tamaki Strait.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Matiatia Terminal and Karaka?

    Get off the ferry at the Ferry Terminal - Downtown stop, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How much is the total ferry, train and bus fare from Matiatia Terminal to Karaka?

    The ride from Matiatia Terminal to Karaka costs NZ$8.64.

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