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How to get from The Strand to Snells Beach by bus and ferry?

From The Strand to Snells Beach by bus and ferry

To get from The Strand to Snells Beach in Auckland and Hamilton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 50A bus from Fourth Avenue station to Matiatia Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MTIA ferry and finally take the MEX bus from Customs Street East station to Snells Beach Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is NZ$23.95. The bus and ferry schedule from The Strand may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Snells Beach on the Moovit app.

228minNZ$23.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 50A50A
Ferry - MTIAMTIA
Bus - MEXMEX
Walk to Snells Beach
Leaves from Fourth Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fourth Avenue
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 50A50A
    Wait for bus
    50A
    Onetangi (Seventh Ave) To Matiatia Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matiatia Terminal
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Waiheke
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - MTIAMTIA
    Wait for ferry
    MTIA
    Waiheke Island 1 To Downtown Pier 11
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Downtown
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Customs Street East
    530 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - MEXMEX
    Wait for bus
    MEX
    Parnell To Snells Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snells Beach Road
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Snells Beach
    Walk to
    Snells Beach
    Mahurangi East Road
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from The Strand to Snells Beach by bus and ferry via 50A, MTID and MEX

To get from The Strand to Snells Beach in Auckland and Hamilton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 50A bus from Fourth Avenue station to Matiatia Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MTID ferry and finally take the MEX bus from Customs Street East station to Snells Beach Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min. The bus and ferry schedule from The Strand may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Snells Beach on the Moovit app.

258min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 50A50A
Ferry - MTIDMTID
Bus - MEXMEX
Walk to Snells Beach
Leaves from Fourth Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fourth Avenue
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 50A50A
    Wait for bus
    50A
    Onetangi (Seventh Ave) To Matiatia Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matiatia Terminal
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Waiheke
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - MTIDMTID
    Wait for ferry
    MTID
    Waiheke Pier 3 To Downtown Pier 13
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Downtown
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Customs Street East
    510 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - MEXMEX
    Wait for bus
    MEX
    Parnell To Snells Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snells Beach Road
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Snells Beach
    Walk to
    Snells Beach
    Mahurangi East Road
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Strand to Snells Beach

The distance between The Strand, Auckland and Hamilton and Snells Beach, Auckland and Hamilton is approximately 105.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Strand to Snells Beach by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Auckland and Hamilton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from The Strand to Snells Beach

To check the bus and ferry schedule from The Strand to Snells Beach using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (The Strand) and destination (Snells Beach), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, 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 and ferry schedules.

Alternative route from The Strand to Snells Beach by bus and ferry via 50A, MTID and MEX

To get from The Strand to Snells Beach in Auckland and Hamilton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 50A bus from Fourth Avenue station to Matiatia Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MTID ferry and finally take the MEX bus from Customs Street East station to Snells Beach Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min. The bus and ferry schedule from The Strand may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Snells Beach on the Moovit app.

258min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 50A50A
Ferry - MTIDMTID
Bus - MEXMEX
Walk to Snells Beach
Leaves from Fourth Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fourth Avenue
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 50A50A
    Wait for bus
    50A
    Onetangi (Seventh Ave) To Matiatia Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matiatia Terminal
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Waiheke
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - MTIDMTID
    Wait for ferry
    MTID
    Waiheke Pier 3 To Downtown Pier 13
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Downtown
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Customs Street East
    510 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - MEXMEX
    Wait for bus
    MEX
    Parnell To Snells Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snells Beach Road
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Snells Beach
    Walk to
    Snells Beach
    Mahurangi East Road
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Strand to Snells Beach?

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 50A, Ferry line MTIA, Bus line MEX.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Strand to Snells Beach?

    The alternative route takes 258 minutes, using Bus line 50A, Ferry line MTID, Bus line MEX.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Strand and Snells Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Strand to Snells Beach?

    The 50A bus line goes from Fourth Avenue station near The Strand in Waiheke Island to Onetangi (Seventh Ave) To Matiatia Wharf station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Onetangi (Seventh Ave) To Matiatia Wharf station near Snells Beach in Auckland and Hamilton.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Strand to Snells Beach by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between The Strand in Waiheke Island and Snells Beach in Auckland and Hamilton by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Strand to get to Snells Beach?

    Get on the 50A bus from the Fourth Avenue stop near The Strand in Waiheke Island.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Strand and Snells Beach?

    Get off the bus at the Onetangi (Seventh Ave) To Matiatia Wharf stop, which is closest to Snells Beach in Auckland and Hamilton.

  • How much is the total bus and ferry fare from The Strand to Snells Beach?

    The ride from The Strand to Snells Beach costs NZ$23.95.