How to get from Idlewild Avenue to Karaka by bus and train?

From Idlewild Avenue to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Idlewild Avenue to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 36 bus from Lynette Place station to Stop A Papatoetoe Station 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 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is NZ$5.40. The bus and train schedule from Idlewild Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

83minNZ$5.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Train - S-CS-C
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Lynette Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lynette Place
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Onehunga To Manukau Via Mangere Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop A Papatoetoe Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Papatoetoe Train Station
    100 m • 2 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
    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
    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 Idlewild Avenue to Karaka

The distance between Idlewild Avenue, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 29.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Idlewild Avenue 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 Idlewild Avenue to Karaka

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 36, Train line S-C, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Idlewild Avenue and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Idlewild Avenue to Karaka?

    The 36 bus line goes from Lynette Place station near Idlewild Avenue in Mangere South to Stop A Papatoetoe Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Stop A Papatoetoe Station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Idlewild Avenue to Karaka by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Idlewild Avenue in Mangere South and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus and train is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Idlewild Avenue to get to Karaka?

    Get on the 36 bus from the Lynette Place stop near Idlewild Avenue in Mangere South.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Idlewild Avenue and Karaka?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Idlewild Avenue to Karaka?

    The ride from Idlewild Avenue to Karaka costs NZ$5.40.

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