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

From Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Red Beach by bus

To get from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Red Beach in Red Beach East, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18 bus from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road station to Albert Street/Wolfe Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NX1 bus and finally take the 983 bus from Stop C Hibiscus Coast station to Bay Street/Bay Vista Drive station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is NZ$6.66. The bus schedule from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Red Beach on the Moovit app.

73minNZ$6.66
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - NX1NX1
Bus - 983983
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 - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    New Lynn To City Centre Via Great North Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albert Street/Wolfe Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop A Lower Albert
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - NX1NX1
    Wait for bus
    NX1
    Britomart (Lower Albert St) To Hibiscus Coast Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop A Hibiscus Coast
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop C Hibiscus Coast
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 983983
    Wait for bus
    983
    Hibiscus Coast Station To Gulf Harbour Via Vipond Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Bay Street/Bay Vista Drive
    Ride to bus station
    Bay Street/Bay Vista Drive
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Red Beach

The distance between Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road, Red Beach East and Red Beach, Red Beach East is approximately 39.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Red Beach by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Red Beach East – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Red Beach

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line NX1, Bus line 983.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The 18 bus line goes from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road station near Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road in Newton to Albert Street/Wolfe Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Albert Street/Wolfe Street station near Red Beach in Red Beach East.

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

    The total travel time between Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road in Newton and Red Beach in Red Beach East by bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 18 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 Red Beach?

    Get off the bus at the Albert Street/Wolfe Street stop, which is closest to Red Beach in Red Beach East.

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

    The ride from Rainbow Bridge/Karangahape Road to Red Beach costs NZ$6.66.

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