How to get from Half Moon Bay Terminal to Karaka by bus, ferry and train?

From Half Moon Bay Terminal to Karaka by bus, ferry and train

To get from Half Moon Bay Terminal to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line: take the HMB ferry from Ferry Terminal - Half Moon Bay station to Ferry Terminal - Downtown 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 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is NZ$10.66. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Half Moon Bay Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

185minNZ$10.66
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - HMBHMB
Train - STHSTH
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Ferry Terminal - Half Moon Bay

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Half Moon Bay
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Ferry - HMBHMB
    Wait for ferry
    HMB
    Half Moon Bay To Downtown Pier 5
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Downtown
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waitemata Train Station 4
    610 m • 8 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
    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 Half Moon Bay Terminal to Karaka

The distance between Half Moon Bay Terminal, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 55.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay Terminal to Karaka

To check the bus, ferry and train timetable from Half Moon Bay Terminal to Karaka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay Terminal to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Ferry line HMB, Train line STH, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Half Moon Bay 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 3 hr 5 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Half Moon Bay Terminal to Karaka?

    The HMB ferry line goes from Ferry Terminal - Half Moon Bay station near Half Moon Bay Terminal in Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay Terminal to Karaka by ferry, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Half Moon Bay Terminal in Half Moon Bay and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by ferry, train and bus is about 3 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Half Moon Bay Terminal to get to Karaka?

    Get on the HMB ferry from the Ferry Terminal - Half Moon Bay station near Half Moon Bay Terminal in Half Moon Bay.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Half Moon Bay 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 Half Moon Bay Terminal to Karaka?

    The ride from Half Moon Bay Terminal to Karaka costs NZ$10.66.

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