How to get from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Matakana by bus?

From Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Matakana by bus

To get from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Matakana in Auckland and Hamilton, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the NX1 bus from Bradnor Lane station to Stop A 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 4 min. The ride fare is NZ$7.65. The bus schedule from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Matakana on the Moovit app.

124minNZ$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - NX1NX1
Bus - 995995
Bus - 997997
Walk to Matakana
Leaves from Bradnor Lane

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bradnor Lane
    1.8 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - NX1NX1
    Wait for bus
    NX1
    Britomart (Lower Albert St) To Hibiscus Coast Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop A Hibiscus Coast
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop B Hibiscus Coast
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 995995
    Wait for bus
    995
    Hibiscus Coast Station To Warkworth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Percy Street
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 997997
    Wait for bus
    997
    Warkworth To Omaha Via Matakana And Pt Wells
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Riverglade Lane
    15 min
  • 9
    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 Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Matakana

The distance between Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road, Auckland and Hamilton and Matakana, Auckland and Hamilton is approximately 75.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road 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 timetable from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Matakana

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line NX1, Bus line 995, Bus line 997.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road and Matakana?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

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

    The NX1 bus line goes from Bradnor Lane station near Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road in Newton to Stop A Hibiscus Coast station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Stop A Hibiscus Coast station near Matakana in Auckland and Hamilton.

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

    The total travel time between Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road in Newton and Matakana in Auckland and Hamilton by bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the NX1 bus from the Bradnor Lane stop near Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road in Newton.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stop A Hibiscus Coast stop, which is closest to Matakana in Auckland and Hamilton.

  • How much is the bus fare from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Matakana?

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

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