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AT Mobile makes it easy to move around Auckland. It helps you plan and track journeys across AT Metro bus, train and ferry services, or go by bike or on foot. Whether you are a frequent commuter, an occasional traveller or a new to Auckland explorer, join over 250,000 other users and take an easy journey around Auckland Find your best route - Use the Journey Planner to find out how to get to your destination, and save your regular trips. Maybe you want to get there by bike or on foot? Journey Planner will show you walking and cycling journey options too. Real time departures - Save time by knowing when you need to be at your stop or station, and even track the live location of your service. Save your favourite stops and stations for quick access when you're out and about. Enjoy an easy journey - Going somewhere new, or just want to relax on your journey? We'll let you know when it’s time to board or to get off. Shared scooters and bikes - Check live location of scooters or bikes near you and unlock in the provider app. Car sharing - Check live location of shared cars near you and book it with the provider. Manage your AT HOP balance - Don’t wait till you get home, check your balance on the go, find nearby top-up locations, and easily top-up. Disruption alerts and info - Want to be kept up to date when services change? We’ll let you know when your frequently used routes or stops are disrupted, based on your travel using registered AT HOP cards. Or you can subscribe to the specific routes you use, at the time of day you usually travel. Train Line Status - Check how your train line is running before you head to the station, for any disruptions or delays. We're always working to improve the app to make it easier for you to get around Auckland. Please send us feedback in your reviews or via the "Contact Us" area in the menu - we'd love to hear from you.

Version 1.31.1

We've improved the AT Mobile app experience for new users to highlight key features of the AT Mobile app to help make your travel around Auckland easier. We've also resolved an issue where the app may crash intermittently for Oppo phone users.

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22.1K Ratings

If you want a bit of adventure in your Auckland life look no further. Like options? Good, It fills your ride with irrelevant schedules that have already left just to let you know that you should get your life in order and leave the house earlier. Useful and motivational. Arrival time estimates are more accurate than the windows file transfer window... never like to reminisce? Great, hitting the back button stops the app from updating timetables. Forcing you to commit to your life choices. and the most fun. Hop card Balances! Do you have enough money for your ride? Who cares!?!? My balance updated once when I downloaded the app and hasn’t changed since. Every ride is a gamble. Weee. This app is way better than my last setup, which was a magic 8-ball.

Developer Response ,

Brilliant review! :) keen to understand a bit more about these issues, in particular we should be able to fix your hop balance not updating. Can you send us an email to [email protected] so we can help :) Cheers

Can’t delete the App which won’t recognise cards

Tried the app but it won’t recognise registered hop cards so I have to use the web to top up as the cards are recognised there. Even though the app has been deleted from my phone if I try to use the web it keeps sending me to the App Store to reinstall the non functional app. Given how often the Auckland train services don’t run it is important to check ahead of time if a train will be available on a certain day for the children who cannot drive yet. The children that can drive never use the train because it is so often not operating or only going so far. This is normally the weekends or holidays. It has built an expectation that you must drive in Auckland. The bus alternatives are not practical as they use five different busses and take 2-3 hours to do a 45 minute train ride. The repetitive changing of busses is not a safe alternative and frightening for kids. Pukekohe has many “ghost”busses racing around. They don’t go direct from station to station but aren’t available if you are on their route Thank god for cars

Good - But can be improved

I really like how the app will shows me what side of the road I need to be on and were the bus stop is. This makes the journey so much less stressful. The times that the bus is expected to arrive and the bus tracking is very helpful. Things the app needs to fix For some reason the app when planning journeys it never gives the option of ferry’s in downtown to get to my destination so for me to see when ferry’s are going I have to go in live departures and see the timing and plan my journeys that way Things the app could add Add a way to share your ETA to others which would update if their was delays + add a way to share your route / journey with others if your going somewhere with others where they might get on at a different stop. Add a way to change your changeover point for example I could get off a 2 places but the app journey planner will only allow me to see the changeover information for the first point and not let me see information for the next point Add a way to top up with app pay within the app, this would be really handy Add digital nfc at hop card in the app so we don’t have to carry a physical card, and allow the card to be stored in apple wallet

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Transport is the largest contributor to carbon emissions in Tāmaki Makaurau. Reaching our goal of halving emissions by 2030 requires a transformation in the way we move around our city.

Auckland Transport Mobile app

AT Mobile helps you plan and track journeys across AT Metro's bus, train and ferry services, by bike or on foot.

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The AT journey planner helps you plan travel on Auckland's bus, train and ferry services. You can also find timetables and fare information.

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Join the movement of individuals harnessing the collective force of individual action. Discover your carbon footprint with FutureFit, then choose actions and goals tailored to you. Track your progress, share with others and celebrate your success.

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Use your car less

Start saving money and see some quick health benefits by using your car less – even one day less makes a big impact. By switching to public transport, carpooling, cycling or walking you can reduce your carbon footprint in a big way.

Not sure what your best public transport options are? Bus, ferry or train, the  Auckland Transport Mobile app  and  Journey Planner  make it easy to plan your trip, or Google Maps has a public transport map too. By switching to public transport just one day per week you could save as much as $590 every year. 

Take this action and you could save 140 kg of CO2e emissions per year - that's like burning 57 litres of petrol.

Auckland has a growing  network of great cycleways .  Bike Auckland  have plenty of resources to get your wheels spinning if you’re new to it or haven’t been on a bike for a while, and Auckland Transport hold regular  drop-in sessions  on bike skills and maintenance. You could save over $800 by switching to two wheels!

Take this action and you could save 237 kg of CO2e emissions per year - that's like running the gas BBQ for two and a half days.

If you don’t know who to travel to work or school with – there’s an app for that! Register at  Smart Travel  or download the app and find a match. Carpooling just once per week could save you 20% or more on petrol and parking costs. 

Take this action and you could save 237 kg CO2e emissions per year - that's like driving from Auckland to Timaru in a medium size petrol car.

Not only are you saving money and living lightly, you’re also going to get some fresh air and exercise – it’s a win-win!  Think trips like  popping out to pick up milk, getting dinner or going to the gym – choose one trip a week and work up from there. Make this a habit and you'll save over $100 annually. 

Take this action and you could save 60 kg CO2e emissions per year - that's like burning 28 kg of coal.

The electric vehicle movement is growing fast in New Zealand, and once you’ve tried one you can see why! Low maintenance, no fuel costs, and a quiet ride. If you’re not sure about the whole idea of an ‘EV’, many of the big sellers such as Nissan, Hyundai and Tesla will take you for a test drive first to see if it will work for your lifestyle. If you would normally make these trips in a petrol engine car, you could save as much as $13,000 per year!

Take this action and you could save 1065 kg of CO2e emissions per year - that's like running 408 compact florescent light bulbs for 45 days non-stop.

If you do need to drive, make sure your car is in  top condition . Check your tyre pressure regularly, make sure you have the right kind of oil, and keep that driving nice and smooth to save up to $500 a year. 

Take this action and you could save 355 kg of CO2e per year - the equivalent embodied emissions from the production of 4,438 bananas.

Working from home gives people the opportunity to avoid travelling in peak hour traffic. It may not suit all jobs or employees, talk to your manager to see if it’s right for you. Find out more about working from home and flexible working  here .

If you usually drive a petrol car to work, you could save over $890 a year by cutting down on your travel and working from home one day a week.

Take this action and you could save 237 of CO2e emissions per year – driving from Auckland to Wellington in a medium sized petrol engine car 1.73 times.

Reduce the impact of your flights

While air travel is an easy way to get around the country, and the only real way in and out, it’s also one of the biggest contributors to our carbon emissions. When you have to take a flight , offsetting your emissions is a good option, but where possible it’s even better to opt for an alternative.

We are lucky enough to live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world, so let’s make the most of it! Swap out an international holiday for a  staycation in Auckland , or sneak a weekend away and see some of the amazing things  wider Auckland and New Zealand  has to offer.

Take this action and you could save 3242 kg of CO2e emissions per year - that's like driving from Auckland to Wellington 23 times in a medium size petrol car.   

Chat to your manager about the possibility of using Skype more widely across your work, and become a champion for it within your workplace. Less travel means more time to spend with friends, family, or ticking things off that to-do list. 

Take this action and you could save 286 kg of CO2e emissions - that's like burning 117 litres of petrol.

If you do need to fly, it’s a great idea to offset the emissions produced by the flight by sponsoring tree planting via a credible offset scheme. More and more airlines are offering this as an ‘extra’ at the checkout for only a few dollars, otherwise use the   EnviroMark travel emissions calculator  to work out exactly how many emissions your journey created, and offset them right there.

Depending on the length of flight, you'll offset anywhere between 250kg CO2e and 7028kg CO2e - that's huge!

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Tips for navigating Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city

Oct 9, 2023 • 7 min read

Reliable public transport links make it easy to get around Auckland © Getty Images / veronka & cia

Straddling a narrow isthmus between two harbors, Auckland is New Zealand’s biggest and most cosmopolitan city, and getting around by public transport involves a jigsaw of different services on land and sea.

For locals, travel by car is the most popular option; this keeps the roads busy, so stay off the freeway system during the morning and afternoon rush hours. For visitors to the city, a combination of city buses, local ferries and the occasional short hop by rideshare, electric scooter or e-bike will deliver you to all of Auckland’s highlights.

Here's what you need to know about getting around in Auckland.

Grab an AT HOP pass to save on Auckland public transport

Auckland’s buses, trains and ferries are run by a collection of different operators, but the integrated AT HOP stored-value card provides discounts of at least 20% on most buses, trains and ferries. It costs NZ$5 (US$2.95) to buy an AT HOP card, and you can then recharge the card as needed, with a NZ$1 (US$0.59) minimum.

The initial card cost is non-refundable, so it's really only worthwhile if you're planning an extended stay in Auckland. You'll need to tap in and tap out for each journey, but the total you'll pay for transport in a single day is capped at NZ$20 (US$11.79). The Auckland Transport website has a list of venues where you can buy and charge AT HOP cards.

Travel around the inner city by bus

Auckland Transport's extensive bus system reaches most parts of this sprawling city, albeit with varying degrees of frequency and punctuality. The most important buses for travelers are the Link routes, which connect many sights in and around the center.

Bright green InnerLink bus routes loop around the inner city, stopping at many key destinations, including the Auckland Museum , the waterfront bars and restaurants of Viaduct Harbour , and the eating, drinking and shopping precincts of Ponsonby, Karangahape Road and Newmarket.

Orange-colored OuterLink buses will take you to the Auckland Zoo and MOTAT , Auckland's excellent transport and technology museum, while red CityLink buses are the best option if you plan on eating and drinking by the harborside in the Wynyard Quarter . CityLink buses are fully electric, with plans to electrify the entire fleet underway.

Bus fares start at NZ$1 (US$0.59) one-way on CityLink buses, or NZ$4 (US$2.36) on other routes. You'll pay around half this with an AT HOP card (and get free travel on the CityLink bus if you change from another AT HOP journey). Cash fares are not accepted on buses.

Tip for bus travel in Auckland: For an impromptu city tour, ride the InnerLink bus to brunch in Ponsonby, followed by an afternoon at the Auckland Museum, then have dinner and cocktails among the super-yachts at the Viaduct Harbor.

Jump on a local train to the game

The Auckland Transport network also includes three train lines, mainly serving the city's eastern, western and southern suburbs. The Western Line from Britomart is handy for sport and music fans attending live sport and concerts at nearby Eden Park , while the Southern Line stops at Mt Smart Stadium , Auckland's other major sports venue.

Due to be completed in late 2024, Auckland's underground City Rail Link will make for easier commuter travel in the CBD (as the downtown core is known). Check their website for progress reports on the project.

Tip for sports fans in Auckland: Fans of rugby are spoiled for choice in Auckland. Take the train to Eden Park to watch Super Rugby with the Auckland Blues , or to Mt Smart Stadium to watch Moana Pasifika , a rugby union team drawn from multiple Pacific Island nations.

Take the ferry for an island day full of beaches and wine

Framed by two natural harbors and surrounded by the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland is a city that was made for exploring by water. From downtown Auckland's Edwardian-era Ferry Building, Fullers360 runs regular passenger services across Waitematā Harbour to the historic seaside suburb of Devonport , and further afield to Waiheke Island , the city's favorite escape.

Less frequent ferries depart to the protected island bird sanctuary of Tiritiri Matangi , and Rangitoto , a dormant 700-year-old volcanic island on the eastern edge of the Hauraki Gulf. Rangitoto is crisscrossed by walking trails and linked to neighboring Motutapu Island by a causeway. 

Top tip for a day out by ferry: Taking the Fullers ferry to Waiheke Island offers a rewarding day out for oenophiles. From the Matiatia Ferry Terminal, the number 50 bus travels to a string of vineyard restaurants in the village of Onetangi, including Tantalus Estate and Te Motu . Onetangi also has a long and lovely beach.

Why ferries are my favorite way to travel in Auckland

I always love leaving downtown on a ferry, looking out at the graceful arc of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and heading out for a day’s adventure. Whether it’s just a short hop to Devonport, or a longer trip to Waiheke Island, I always feel more relaxed just a few minutes into the journey.

Use rideshares for easy transfers when bar-hopping

Auckland is well-served by taxi companies, and cheaper rideshare services – handy when hopping between the seven taprooms and bars along the Auckland Beer Mile (actually around 4.5km). International operators Uber and Ola are joined by local player YourRide ; all three apps can be downloaded on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Rideshare services are generally around 20-30% less expensive than taxis for the same distance. However, following a big sports event or concert, surge pricing inevitably kicks in and regular taxis can actually sometimes be less expensive than rideshares.

Zip by electric scooter to reach Auckland's best city beaches

Electric scooters and e-bikes can also be accessed via the Uber app, with interactive maps showing the location of scooters and bikes around town. It's an excellent option for short hops around the city or for exploring the harborside Wynyard Quarter precinct. Rival company Beam also offers electric scooters, while nextbike provides modern pedal-powered transport; book vehicles via their apps.

Note that Uber's scooters and e-bikes and Beam's scooters can be left anywhere in the city at the end of a one-way journey, but nextbikes must be parked at one of their official rental stations, all of which are in the CBD and central Auckland suburbs. There's a NZ$2 (US$1.18) surcharge if a bike is left in nextbike's Flexzone – indicated on its  website – and not at a rental station.

Top tip for a day out by electric scooter: Electric scooters and e-bikes are a great way to explore the various bays and beaches of Tāmaki Drive. A 10km (6.2 mile) ride from downtown will take you to good swimming beaches and waterfront restaurants at St Heliers. Rather than cycling back to town, you can take the InnerLink TāmakiLink bus back to the CBD.

In Auckland, (mostly) give the car a miss 

Driving a car is not recommended if your Auckland sojourn is mainly focused on the central city and the waterfront. Parking is expensive and increasingly hard to find in key areas including the CBD and Karangahape Road, where the council has installed bike paths and replaced parking spots with pedestrian-friendly street furniture and shared spaces.

It is, however, worth considering renting a car for easy day trips out of Auckland, particularly if your accommodation has parking. The usual international hire firms have offices at the airport and in the center. For a rewarding day drive, follow Scenic Drive through a twisting forest-clad labyrinth to reach the surf beaches of Auckland’s rugged west coast.

Check out Auckland’s urban volcanoes on foot

Auckland is not a great city for walking as it sprawls across a wide area, and its inner suburbs are built on ridges and are relatively hilly. However, a good way to get a handle on the city’s terrain and layout is to walk up a few of its maunga (ancestral mountains). These dormant volcanoes are culturally and historically important as the sites of former Māori pā (fortified settlements) in earlier centuries.

If you only have time for one walk, climb up Mt Eden (Maungawhau) to the visitor center and negotiate the boardwalks at the summit to reach a fine viewing platform overlooking the CBD and the SkyTower. Bus 27 runs from the Britomart Transport Centre to Tahaki Reserve at the base of the volcano.

Accessible Transportation in Auckland

Ninety percent of Auckland buses have the ability to "kneel" to allow passengers with mobility issues and wheelchair users to board, or have ramps to facilitate easy access. It’s worth checking the AT website to see if a specific bus route has these features. For visually-impaired travelers, a growing number of bus stops feature on-request audio announcements, schedule information in braille, and larger icons and fonts. 

Wheelchairs can also be carried on all trains and most ferries; double-check online with the ferry owners before you travel. For more information, see Lonely Planet's Accessible Travel Resources .

This article was first published February 2022 and updated October 2023

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Public Transport in Auckland: A Guide to Buses, Trains & More 🚆 [2024]

How to get around auckland.

Auckland is a transport hub in New Zealand both locally and internationally! Getting around is very easy by bus, train and ferry.

Auckland’s bus services are by far the most extensive, while the trains give you a quicker alternative to the southern part of Auckland, and the ferries get you across the harbour and out to the islands well worth exploring .

To pay for most public transport in Auckland you’ll either need cash or the AT HOP card. Fares are determined by stage zones, which are based on the distance of travel. The more stage zones you travel through the higher the fare. For buses, this is approximately every four kilometres. For ferries and some bus services, there is a single fare maximum price.

So follow the Auckland public transport guide below to see how to get around New Zealand’s largest city.

The AT HOP Card

The AT HOP Card is a way of paying for Auckland’s public transport without rummaging for change. More to the point, the AT Hop Card gives you at least 20% off the fare price (except Waiheke and Rakino ferry services). This card is only worth getting if you are planning on staying in Auckland for a while, as you have to buy the card for NZ$10 and be topped up with a minimum of NZ$5.

All you need to do with the prepay smart card is load it up with some credit and swipe your way on and off the Auckland buses, ferries and trains on the electric card readers.

To buy and load up your AT HOP Card create a MyAT account and order online or buy it from one of the many AT HOP retailers across Auckland.

Buses in Auckland

The Auckland bus network is the most extensive public transport network in Auckland. If you are travelling to and from the Auckland region’s towns and cities, then there will be a bus service to get you there, all the way from Orewa in the north to Pukekohe in the south.

Signalling the Driver at Auckland Bus Stops

In Auckland and New Zealand, it is customary to signal the driver if you are at one of the quiet bus stops. Signal the driver by waving your hand as the bus approaches.

Auckland City and Inner Suburb Bus Services

The following bus services provide transport around Auckland Central and between the inner suburbs. Services generally operate from 6 am to midnight, Monday to Friday. The OuterLink and TamakiLink also operate on weekends and public holidays .

• CityLink – The red bus for the city centre departs every 7-8 minutes from Wynyard Quarter, along Queen Street, up to Karangahape Road and then back down Queen Street.
• InnerLink – The green bus for the inner city going every 10-15 minutes from Britomart Train Station, out to Parnell, through Newmarket, along Karangahape Road, Ponsonby Road, past Victoria Park and then back to Britomart via the viaduct.
• OuterLink – The amber bus for the inner suburbs going every 15 minutes from Wellesley Street, past the Universities, through Parnell, Newmarket, Epsom, Balmoral, Mt Eden, St Lukes, Mt Albert, out to the Meola Road entrance to MOTAT, through Westmere, Herne Bay and then back to Wellesley Street.
• TamakiLink – The blue bus for the eastern bays departs every 15 minutes from Britomart to Spark Arena, Okahu Bay, Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s, Mission Bay, Kohimarama Beach, St Heliers Bay, and Glen Innes.

Auckland Inner Suburbs and Outer Suburb Bus Services

Note that most Night Buses are one way only, from the city centre, except the NX1 service between the city and Albany Station.

• Metrolink – Operates from the city centre to the outer suburbs, including Grey Lynn, Mt Albert, Ellerslie, Remuera, Onehunga and Mt Wellington, Kingsland, Avondale, St Lukes, Henderson, Wesley, Hern Bay, Westmere, Port Chevalier, Owairaka, Blockhouse Bay, Mt Eden, Waikowhai, Hillsborough, Lynnfield, Mt Roskill and more.
• Night Bus & Northern Express – Operates half hourly from 12 am until late on Friday and Saturday nights (or Saturday and Sunday mornings technically) from the city centre to the outer suburbs, including Blockhouse Bay, New North Road, Lynfield, Waikowhai, Takapuna, East Coast Bays, Birkenhead, Howick, Pakuranga, Remuera, Glen Innes, Glendowie, St Heliers, Orakei, Onehunga, Mangere, Papatoetoe, Papakura, Te Atatu Peninsula, Massey, New Lynn and Henderson.

Auckland Outer Suburbs Bus Services

• North Star – Operating between the city centre and along North Shores East Coast Bays, the Hibiscus Coast, Albany and Glenfield.
• Go West – Connecting the city centre with Waitakere Citys suburbs of New Lynn, Henderson, Titirangi, Te Atatu, Ranui and Swanson.
• WakaPacific – Connecting the city centre with the South Auckland suburbs of Manukau, Papakura and Pukekohe.
• Kowhai Connection – Servicing Warkworth, Matakana and Snells Beach.

Getting To/From the Auckland Airport

Shuttles, public buses, airport buses and trains can all help you get to/from Auckland Airport. Check out our guide, The Cheapest Airport Transfers for Auckland Airport for more information.

Train Services in Auckland

The trains in Auckland are a fast way of getting between Britomart in Auckland Central, various southern and western suburbs, as well as south to Huntly and Hamilton.

There is currently work being done to extend the train network in Auckland, which you can stay updated with at CityRailLink.co.nz .

Auckland Train Route: The Western Line

Britomart – Newmarket – Grafton – Mt Eden – Kingsland – Morningside – Baldwin Avenue – Mt Albert – Avondale – New Lynn – Fruitvale Road – Glen Eden – Sunnyvale – Henderson – Sturges Road – Ranui – Swanson

Auckland Train Route: Onehunga Line

Britomart – Newmarket – Remuera – Greenlane – Ellerslie – Penrose – Te Papapa – Onehunga

Auckland Train Route: Southern Line

Britomart – Newmarket – Remuera – Greenlane – Ellerslie – Penrose – Westfield – Otahuhu – Middlemore – Papatoetoe – Puhinui – Homai – Manurewa – Te Mahia – Takanini – Papakura – Pukekohe

Auckland Train Route: Eastern Line

Britomart – Orakei – Glen Innes – Panmure – Sylvia Park – Westfield – Otahuhu – Middlemore – Papatoetoe – Puhinui – Manukau

Auckland Train Route: Te Huia

Papakura – Huntly – Rotokauri, Hamilton – Frankton, Hamilton

Find out more about Te Huia in our guide to the   Train Network in New Zealand .

Ferry Services in Auckland

Because much of Auckland Central is surrounded by Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf , the ferry is your next common public transport in Auckland. You can get to the Hauraki Gulf islands or just across the harbour on a ferry.

The Auckland Central ferry terminal is known as the Downtown ferry building. It is at the end of Queen Street at the large orange building on the waterfront. You can’t miss it!

Note that you can only use the AT HOP Cards on commuter routes rather than tourist destinations like Rangitoto Island, Waiheke Island and Tiritiri Matangi Island.

Ferry Services in Auckland Include:

• Downtown – Bayswater
• Downtown – Northcote Point Wharf – Birkenhead
• Downtown – Devonport
• Downtown – Gulf Harbour Marina
• Downtown – Hobsonville Point – Beach Haven
• Downtown – Waiheke Island (Matiatia)
• Downtown – West Harbour
• Downtown – Gulf Harbour Marina – Tiritiri Matangi
• Downtown – Rakino Island
• Downtown – Half Moon Bay
• Downtown – Pine Harbour
• Downtown – Coromandel
• Downtown – Great Barrier Island

Flight Services in Auckland

Yes, Auckland even has flights within the region! Great Barrier Island is the furthest island away from Auckland Central in the Hauraki Gulf. Instead of taking a 4+ hour journey by ferry, many opt for a much shorter scenic flight over to Great Barrier Island.

Flights to Great Barrier Island

Flights to Great Barrier Island operate from either Auckland Airport (domestic terminal) in Manukau with Barrier Air  and Sunair .

Flights to Auckland North Shore

You can also fly from North Shore Airfield in Dairy Flat with Barrier Air . Most flights go to Claris, but some may go to Okiwi in the summer .

More on Public Transport in Auckland

That’s it for our guide to public transport in Auckland, including buses, trains, ferries and flights. Check out these articles for things to do in Auckland by taking public transport:

• 10 Cheap Family-Friendly Day Trips from Auckland
• 5 Auckland Road Trips You Can’t Miss
• 20 Auckland Parks You Can’t Miss

Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in the  20 Best Things to Do in Auckland and  The Complete Travel Guide to Auckland .

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across New Zealand and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

• Tourism New Zealand (General travel advice - Updated [2024])
• Immigration New Zealand (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2024])
• New Zealand Customs Service (Customs and Biosecurity - Updated [2024])
• New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD online platform - Updated [2024])
• Tiaki Promise (Care for people place and culture - Updated [2024])
• Safe Travel (NZ travel advisories - Updated [2024])
• Stats NZ (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2024])
• Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (Road and transport tips - Updated [2024])
• DriveSafe (Road safety - Updated [2024])
• Council websites and freedom camping maps (Local travel advice region by region - Updated [2024])
• AdventureSmart (Know before you go - Update [2024])

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Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre

Go bus 38 bus route map - airport to onehunga via mangere town centre.

Go Bus 38 bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 38 bus (Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre) has 27 stops departing from Stop D Auckland Domestic Airport and ending at Stop D Onehunga.

Choose any of the 38 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

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Direction: Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre (27 stops)

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Services on the 38 bus start at 00:00 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

What time does the 38 bus stop working?

Services on the 38 bus stop at 23:45 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

What time does the 38 bus arrive?

When does the Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre Bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre Bus line that is closest to your location.

How much is the 38 (Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre) bus fare?

The Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre (Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre) bus fare is about $2.34.

Does the Go Bus 38 bus line run on Good Friday and Easter Monday?

The 38 bus's operating hours on Good Friday and Easter Monday may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

Is there a 38 bus stop near me?

Click here to view the nearest 38 bus stop.

38 bus Schedule

38 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 05:08 - 23:53

Go Bus Service Alerts

See all updates on 38 (from Stop D Auckland Domestic Airport), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 38 (Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all Go Bus info now.

38 line bus fare

Go Bus 38 (Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre) ride fare is about $2.34. Prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Go Bus’s ticket costs, please check the Moovit app or Go Bus’s official website.

38 (Go Bus)

The first stop of the 38 bus route is Stop D Auckland Domestic Airport and the last stop is Stop D Onehunga. 38 (Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre) is operational during everyday. Additional information: 38 has 27 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 minutes.

On the go? See why over 1.5 million users trust Moovit as the best public transport app. Moovit gives you Go Bus suggested routes, real-time bus tracker, live directions, line route maps in Auckland and Hamilton, and helps to find the closest 38 bus stops near you. No internet available? Download an offline PDF map and bus schedule for the 38 bus to take on your trip.

Line 38 Real Time Bus Tracker

Track line 38 (Airport To Onehunga Via Mangere Town Centre) on a live map in real time and follow its location as it moves between stations. Use Moovit as a line 38 bus tracker or a live Go Bus bus tracker app and never miss your bus.

Use the app as a trip planner for Go Bus or a trip planner for Train, Bus or Ferry to plan your route around Auckland and Hamilton. The trip planner shows updated data for Go Bus and any bus, including line 38, in Auckland and Hamilton

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Auckland Transport 22 bus

Auckland transport 22 bus stop list and next departures.

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The Auckland Transport 22 - 22N bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Auckland Transport 22 bus to help you plan your trip on Auckland Transport. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 22 bus is approaching your stop.

Auckland Transport 22 bus Service Alerts

Open the app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 22 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by Auckland Transport so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

Auckland Transport 22 bus FAQ

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Is the Auckland Transport 22 bus running on time, early or late?

You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Auckland Transport 22 schedule by downloading the app .

When does the next Auckland Transport 22 bus arrive?

You can see the next Auckland Transport 22 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 22 bus.

How many bus stops are there for the Auckland Transport 22 bus?

There are {count_of_stops} stops on the Auckland Transport 22 bus.

Is the Auckland Transport 22 bus usually crowded?

You can find real-time information on Auckland Transport 22 bus crowding levels in the app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

Is the Auckland Transport 22 bus currently running?

Find out the current status for the Auckland Transport 22 bus in the app .

What is the closest Auckland Transport 22 bus stop to me?

Open the app to see your location on a map and find the closest 22 bus stop to where you are.

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Here are the key spots that will be right on your route or a one minute walk from where you hop off. 

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There is a $1.00 maximum adult and tertiary cash fare and $0.50 maximum child cash fare. Discounts apply when using your AT HOP card. CityLink is FREE when transferring to or from another bus or train when using AT HOP (Does not include SkyBus services).

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Auckland bus services disrupted by police search warrant

A police operation in Ōtara, South Auckland is disrupting some bus services this morning.

Police said they were at an address on Hills Road in the suburb for a search warrant. They said there was no risk to the public.

"A number of police are at the Hills Road address as our enquiries continue," they said in a statement.

But Auckland Transport (AT) said Hills Road was closed in both directions from Hamill Road to Johnstones Road due to a police operation.

This would cause some disruptions to bus services, especially bus route 31.

AT suggested people check their journey planner.

Plan your travel ahead this Easter holiday weekend. Buses will be on public holiday timetables and train lines are closed for maintenance.

Bus & train fares Bus & train fares

From Wednesday 1 May, fares and concessions are changing for people under 25 years old.

More details will be available on the website in early April.

Fare prices for bus and train travel using an AT HOP card.

Cash payments not accepted on AT buses, and we advise using AT HOP for payment. You can buy paper tickets for trains from a ticket machine or one of our customer service centres. Cash fares apply.

Adult fares

There are no individual bus or train trips longer than 5 zones.

Cash payments

Cash payments are not available on buses. If you're travelling with someone without an AT HOP card on a train or a bus, you can also use your HOP Money to buy a paper ticket for them . Full cash fare price applies.

Travel off-peak for a 10% discount

Complete your journey by travelling with an AT HOP card before 6am, between 9am to 3pm, and after 6.30pm until end of service on weekdays, and all day on weekends and public holidays. You must tag on during one of these periods for the discount to be applied.

$20 daily cap

Travel all day on trains, buses and inner harbour ferries by tagging on and off with your AT HOP card. Never pay more than $20.

Find out how to buy an AT HOP card .

Child (0 to 12 years) free fares

Children under 5 travel free when accompanied by another passenger.

Children aged 5 to 12 years (inclusive) can travel for free on public transport when they tag on and off with their registered AT HOP card. Child cash fares apply on paper tickets. 

Find out about applying for the Child 5 to 12 years old concession .

Child (13 to 15 years) fares

Children aged 13 to 15 years (inclusive) can travel at discounted fares when they tag on and off with their registered AT HOP card. Child cash fares apply on paper tickets. 

Find out about applying for the Child 13 to 15 years old concession .

Free child weekend fares

Children aged 13 to 15 years can travel for free on AT timetabled bus, train and ferry services, and AT Local (excludes Waiheke and Rakino ferries) using a registered AT HOP card. 

Secondary student (16 to 19 years) fares

Full-time secondary school students aged 16 to 19 years (inclusive) can travel at discounted fares with a secondary concession on their registered AT HOP card.

Child cash fares apply on paper tickets. 

Find out about applying for a secondary concession on your AT HOP card .

Youth (16 to 24 years) fares

Young people aged 16 to 24 years (inclusive) can travel on public transport at discounted fares with a registered AT HOP card. Adult cash fares apply on paper tickets. 

Find out about applying for the Youth 16 to 24 years old concession .

• Full-time tertiary students under 25 years old can get cheaper fares with the Youth concession.
• Full-time secondary school students 16 to 19 years old are eligible for discounted fares. Find out about applying for a secondary concession on your AT HOP card .

Tertiary student fares

Tertiary students can travel at discounted fares with a tertiary concession applied to their registered AT HOP card.

If you are a tertiary student under 25 years old, you can get cheaper fares with the Youth (16 to 24 years) concession.

Find out about applying for a tertiary concession on your AT HOP card.

*Tertiary cash fares cannot be purchased.

Accessible fares

Total Mobility ID card holders or those with a Blind Foundation ID are eligible for an accessible concession.

Find out about travel conditions and applying for an accessible concession on your AT HOP card.

Community Connect fares

Community Services Card holders can save 50% on most buses, trains and ferries in Auckland.

Eligible travellers are required to carry their Community Services card while travelling and present it on request to prove they are eligible for a Community Connect fare.

Find out more about applying for the Community Connect concession . 

Senior citizen and SuperGold card fares

Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid AT HOP card with a SuperGold concession loaded after 9am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9am on weekdays, the relevant adult fares apply.

Senior citizens are also required to carry a valid SuperGold card or Auckland Transport approved senior citizen ID when they travel on public transport.

Find out about travel conditions and applying for an SuperGold concessions on your AT HOP card.

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