Bus - OA

OA Line

Orbiter Via the Palms

Metro Christchurch

Metro Christchurch OA bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The OA bus (Orbiter Via the Palms) is a circular line with 99 stops departing from Eastgate Mall (Buckleys Rd).

Choose any of the OA bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Orbiter Via the Palms (99 stops)

  • Eastgate Mall (Buckleys Rd)

  • Buckleys Rd Near Rhona St

  • Buckleys Rd Near Butterfield Ave

  • Kerrs Rd

  • Woodham Rd Near Carnarvon St

  • Woodham Rd Near Ngarimu St

  • Woodham Rd Near Tancred St

  • Woodham Rd Near Brittan St

  • Woodham Rd Near Linwood Ave

  • Stanmore Rd Near Alexandra St

  • Stanmore Rd Near London St

  • N Avon Rd Near Petrie St

  • N Avon Rd Near Chrystal St

  • North Pde Near Medway St

  • North Pde Near Averill St

  • North Parade

  • The Palms (Shirley Rd)

  • Shirley Rd Near Quinns Rd

  • Shirley Rd Near Slater St

  • Hills Rd Near Ailsa St

  • Hills Rd Near Acheson Ave

  • Hills Rd Near Westminster St

  • Innes Rd Near Hills Rd

  • Innes Rd Near Manuka St

  • Innes Rd Near Mahars Rd

  • Innes Rd Near Nancy Ave

  • Innes Road Near Severn Street

  • Cranford St Near Innes Rd

  • Cranford St Near Mcfaddens Rd

  • Cranford St Near Fraser St

  • Cranford St Near Main North Rd

  • Main North Rd Near Vagues Rd

  • Northlands Platform D

  • Main Nth Rd Near Loftus St

  • Harewood Rd Near Restell St

  • Harewood Rd Near Matsons Ave

  • Harewood Rd Near Marble Wood Dr

  • Harewood Rd Near Wilmot St

  • Harewood Rd Near Greers Rd

  • Greers Rd Near Ardmore Pl

  • Greers Rd Near Ruddenklau Ln

  • Greers Rd Near Saffron St

  • Greers Rd Near Brookside Tce

  • Greers Rd Near Clyde Rd

  • Burnside High School

  • Greers Rd Near Westburn Terrace

  • Waimairi Rd Near Greers Rd

  • Waimairi Rd Near Maydell St

  • Waimairi Rd Near Dovedale Ave

  • Waimairi Rd Near Athol Tce

  • Waimairi Rd Near Bowen St

  • Riccarton Rd Near Newnham Tce

  • Riccarton Rd Near Field Tce

  • Riccarton Rd Near Balgay St

  • Riccarton Rd Near Paeroa St

  • Riccarton Rd Near Wainui St

  • Westfield Riccarton

  • Clarence St Near Dilworth St

  • Clarence St Near Burdale St

  • Clarence St Near Lyndon St

  • Whiteleigh Ave Near Troup Dr

  • Whiteleigh Ave Near Leamington St

  • Whiteleigh Ave Near Jack Hinton Dr

  • Barrington St Near Neville St

  • Barrington St Near Bewdley St

  • Barrington St Near Wychbury St

  • Barrington Mall (Barrington St)

  • Frankleigh St Near Alvarez Pl

  • Frankleigh St

  • Lyttelton St

  • Lyttelton St Near Conway St

  • Lyttelton St Near Rose St

  • Rose St Near Hoon Hay Rd

  • Hoon Hay Rd Near Blakiston St

  • Hoon Hay Rd Near Cashmere Rd

  • Cashmere Rd Near Ferniehurst St

  • Princess Margaret Hospital

  • Cashmere Rd Near Valley Rd

  • Cashmere Rd Near Crichton Tce

  • Cashmere Rd

  • Cashmere Rd Near Thorrington Rd

  • Centaurus Rd Near Torvill & Dean Ln

  • Centaurus Rd Near Sloan Tce

  • Centaurus Rd Near Major Aitken Dr

  • Centaurus Rd Near Whaka Tce

  • Centaurus Rd Near Austin Kirk Ln

  • Centaurus Rd Near St Martins Rd

  • Gamblins Rd Near Ngaio St

  • St Martins Shops

  • St Martins Rd Near Wilding St

  • St Martins Rd Near Ensors Rd

  • Ensors Rd

  • Ensors Rd Near Sullivan Ave

  • Ensors Rd Near Grenville St

  • Aldwins Rd Near Edmond St

  • Aldwins Rd Near Bass St

  • Aldwins Rd Near Harrow St

  • Aldwins Rd Near Marlborough St

  • Eastgate Mall (Buckleys Rd)

OA FAQ

  • What time does the OA bus start operating?

    Services on the OA bus start at 05:40 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the OA bus stop working?

    Services on the OA bus stop at 22:30 on Sunday.

  • What time does the OA bus arrive?

    When does the Orbiter Via the Palms Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Orbiter Via the Palms Bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the Metro Christchurch OA bus line run on Queen's Birthday?

    The OA bus's operating hours on Queen's Birthday may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a OA bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest OA bus stop.

Metro Christchurch OA bus Route Map - Orbiter Via the Palms

OA bus Line Map
PDF Version: OA timetable, stops and mapOA - Orbiter Via the Palms timetable

OA bus Schedule

OA bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 05:40 - 23:30

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon05:40 - 23:3010 - 15
Tue05:40 - 23:3010 - 15
Wed05:40 - 23:3010 - 15
Thu05:40 - 23:3010 - 15
Fri05:40 - 23:3010 - 15
Sat06:00 - 23:3010 - 15
Sun07:00 - 22:3015 - 30

Metro Christchurch bus Service Alerts

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OA line bus fare

Metro Christchurch OA (Orbiter Via the Palms) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Metro Christchurch tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Metro Christchurch’s official website.

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OA (Metro Christchurch)

The first stop of the OA bus route is Eastgate Mall (Buckleys Rd) and the last stop is Eastgate Mall (Buckleys Rd). OA (Orbiter Via the Palms) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: OA has 99 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 90 minutes.

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