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How to get from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to Karaka by bus?

From Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to Karaka by bus

To get from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 353 bus from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road station to Osterley Way station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the 379 bus from Papakura Station station to Fortland Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is NZ$5.40. The bus schedule from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Karaka on the Moovit app.

79minNZ$5.40
Bus - 353353
Bus - 3333
Bus - 379379
Walk to Karaka
Leaves from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Preston Road/East Tamaki Road
  • 2
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    Botany Town Centre To Manukau Bus Station Via Preston Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osterley Way
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Otahuhu Station To Papakura Interchange Via Great South Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Papakura Station
    32 min
  • 6
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Papakura To Clarks Beach
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fortland Park
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Karaka
    Walk to
    Karaka
    Linwood Road
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to Karaka

The distance between Preston Road/East Tamaki Road, Whangapouri Creek and Karaka, Whangapouri Creek is approximately 24.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to Karaka by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Whangapouri Creek – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to Karaka

To check the bus schedule from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to Karaka using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Preston Road/East Tamaki Road) and destination (Karaka), 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 Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to Karaka?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 353, Bus line 33, Bus line 379.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston Road/East Tamaki Road and Karaka?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to Karaka?

    The 353 bus line goes from Osterley Way station near Preston Road/East Tamaki Road in Rongomai to Papakura Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Papakura Station station near Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to Karaka by bus?

    The total travel time between Preston Road/East Tamaki Road in Rongomai and Karaka in Whangapouri Creek by bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to get to Karaka?

    Get on the 353 bus from the Osterley Way stop near Preston Road/East Tamaki Road in Rongomai.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Preston Road/East Tamaki Road and Karaka?

    Get off the bus at the Papakura Station stop, which is closest to Karaka in Whangapouri Creek.

  • How much is the bus fare from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to Karaka?

    The ride from Preston Road/East Tamaki Road to Karaka costs NZ$5.40.

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