How to get from John Downs Drive to Matakana by bus?

From John Downs Drive to Matakana by bus

To get from John Downs Drive to Matakana in Auckland and Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 986 bus from Civic Crescent station to Stop B Hibiscus Coast station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 995 bus and finally take the 997 bus from Percy Street station to Riverglade Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is NZ$6.00. The bus schedule from John Downs Drive may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Matakana on the Moovit app.

131minNZ$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 986986
Bus - 995995
Bus - 997997
Walk to Matakana
Leaves from Civic Crescent

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Civic Crescent
    1.85 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 986986
    Wait for bus
    986
    Albany Station To Hibiscus Coast Station Via Dairy Flat
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop B Hibiscus Coast
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 995995
    Wait for bus
    995
    Hibiscus Coast Station To Warkworth
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Percy Street
    30 min
  • 6
    Bus - 997997
    Wait for bus
    997
    Warkworth To Omaha Via Matakana And Pt Wells
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Riverglade Lane
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Matakana
    Walk to
    Matakana
    Hauraki Road
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from John Downs Drive to Matakana

The distance between John Downs Drive, Auckland and Hamilton and Matakana, Auckland and Hamilton is approximately 64.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from John Downs Drive to Matakana by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Auckland and Hamilton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from John Downs Drive to Matakana

To check the bus schedule from John Downs Drive to Matakana using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (John Downs Drive) and destination (Matakana), 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from John Downs Drive to Matakana?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 986, Bus line 995, Bus line 997.

  • Is there a direct bus between John Downs Drive and Matakana?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from John Downs Drive to Matakana?

    The 986 bus line goes from Civic Crescent station near John Downs Drive in Northcross to Albany Station To Hibiscus Coast Station Via Dairy Flat station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Albany Station To Hibiscus Coast Station Via Dairy Flat station near Matakana in Auckland and Hamilton.

  • How long does it take to travel from John Downs Drive to Matakana by bus?

    The total travel time between John Downs Drive in Northcross and Matakana in Auckland and Hamilton by bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near John Downs Drive to get to Matakana?

    Get on the 986 bus from the Civic Crescent stop near John Downs Drive in Northcross.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between John Downs Drive and Matakana?

    Get off the bus at the Albany Station To Hibiscus Coast Station Via Dairy Flat stop, which is closest to Matakana in Auckland and Hamilton.

  • How much is the bus fare from John Downs Drive to Matakana?

    The ride from John Downs Drive to Matakana costs NZ$6.00.

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