How to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island by bus, ferry and train?

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island - Bus Timetable

The AIR bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10 min-3 hr 50 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 21 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island by bus, ferry and train

To get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island in Islands-Motutapu Rangitoto Rak, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the AIR bus from Stop A International Airport station to Stop B Puhinui station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S-C train and finally take the RAK ferry from Ferry Terminal - Downtown station to Ferry Terminal - Rakino station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is NZ$13.40. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Auckland Airport (AKL) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Sandy Bay Island on the Moovit app.

141minNZ$13.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRAIR
Train - S-CS-C
Ferry - RAKRAK
Walk to Sandy Bay Island
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 - AIRAIR
    Wait for bus
    AIR
    Airport Link Via Puhinui Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop B Puhinui
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Puhinui Train Station
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S-CS-C
    Wait for train
    S-C
    Pukekohe 3 Clockwise To Newmarket 2 Via Nkt1, Ppk 3
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waitemata Train Station 1
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Downtown
    630 m • 9 min
  • 8
    Ferry - RAKRAK
    Wait for ferry
    RAK
    Downtown Pier 6 To Rakino Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Rakino
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sandy Bay Island
    Walk to
    Sandy Bay Island
    1000 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island

The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL), Islands-Motutapu Rangitoto Rak and Sandy Bay Island, Islands-Motutapu Rangitoto Rak is approximately 55.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Islands-Motutapu Rangitoto Rak – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train timetable from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line AIR, Train line S-C, Ferry line RAK.

  • Is there a direct bus between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Sandy Bay Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island?

    The AIR bus line goes from Stop A International Airport station near Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South to Stop B Puhinui station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Stop B Puhinui station near Sandy Bay Island in Islands-Motutapu Rangitoto Rak.

  • How long does it take to travel from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island by bus, train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South and Sandy Bay Island in Islands-Motutapu Rangitoto Rak by bus, train and ferry is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Auckland Airport (AKL) to get to Sandy Bay Island?

    Get on the AIR 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 Sandy Bay Island?

    Get off the bus at the Stop B Puhinui station, which is closest to Sandy Bay Island in Islands-Motutapu Rangitoto Rak.

  • How much is the total bus, train and ferry fare from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island?

    The ride from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Sandy Bay Island costs NZ$13.40.

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