How to get from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Karaka by bus and train?

From Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Karaka by bus and train

To get from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the INN bus from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road station to Stop C Westfield Newmarket 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 36 min. The ride fare is NZ$7.65. The bus and train schedule from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

96minNZ$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - INNINN
Train - STHSTH
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - INNINN
    Wait for bus
    INN
    Inner Link Anticlockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop C Westfield Newmarket
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newmarket Train Station
    310 m • 4 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
    45 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 Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Karaka

The distance between Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 39.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rainbow Bridge/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 timetable from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Karaka

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line INN, Train line STH, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rainbow Bridge/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 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Karaka?

    The INN bus line goes from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road station near Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road in Newton to Stop C Westfield Newmarket station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Stop C Westfield Newmarket station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

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

    The total travel time between Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road in Newton and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to get to Karaka?

    Get on the INN bus from the Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road stop near Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road in Newton.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stop C Westfield Newmarket stop, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

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

    The ride from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Karaka costs NZ$7.65.

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