How to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke by bus?

From Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke by bus

To get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke in Takapuna Central, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 38 bus from Stop A International Airport station to Crawford Avenue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 309 bus and finally take the 82 bus from Stop A Te Waihorotiu Station station to Milford Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is NZ$6.66. The bus schedule from Auckland Airport (AKL) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Lake Pupuke on the Moovit app.

123minNZ$6.66
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 309309
Bus - 8282
Walk to Lake Pupuke
Leaves from Stop A International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop A International Airport
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crawford Avenue
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Mangere Town Centre To City Centre
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Civic
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop A Te Waihorotiu Station
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Mayoral Dr To Milford Via Takapuna
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milford Rd
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Pupuke
    Walk to
    Lake Pupuke
    Lake Pupuke, Auckland, New Zealand
    520 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke

The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL), Takapuna Central and Lake Pupuke, Takapuna Central is approximately 39.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Takapuna Central – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line 309, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct bus between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Lake Pupuke?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke?

    The 38 bus line goes from Stop A International Airport station near Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South to Crawford Avenue station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Crawford Avenue station near Lake Pupuke in Takapuna Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke by bus?

    The total travel time between Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South and Lake Pupuke in Takapuna Central by bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Auckland Airport (AKL) to get to Lake Pupuke?

    Get on the 38 bus from the Stop A International Airport stop near Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Lake Pupuke?

    Get off the bus at the Crawford Avenue stop, which is closest to Lake Pupuke in Takapuna Central.

  • How much is the bus fare from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke?

    The ride from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lake Pupuke costs NZ$6.66.

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