Accessible Travel

Bus Fares

If you're interested in fares for an individual bus operator, you'll find them below.

For information on discounted travel, please see Child/Secondary Student Discounts, Tertiary Student Discounts, or Senior Citizen Discounts.

For more information about stages and where to buy your tickets, please see Where and how to pay.

Metrolink, Outer LINK, Inner LINK, North Star, GO WEST, Waka Pacific
Ritchies Transport
Northern Pass
Birkenhead Transport
Howick and Eastern Buses
Urban Express
Waiheke Island Buses
Airbus Express
Northern Flyer Pass
Tranzit

Metrolink, Outer LINK, Inner LINK, North Star, GO WEST, Waka Pacific

HOP cards have replaced Go Rider cards on North Star, GO WEST, Waka Pacific, Metrolink and LINK buses.

Tertiary Student Discounts are only available when using a HOP card and not on single cash fares.

In the future you'll be able to HOP on trains, ferries and all bus services across Auckland.

For HOP fare information, please visit the HOP website.

  Adult Cash Fare  Child Cash Fare
City LINK** $0.50 $0.30
CBD Fare Zone* $1.00 $0.60
Inner LINK $1.90 $1.90
1 Stage $1.90 $1.10
2 Stage $3.40 $2.00
3 Stage $4.50 $2.60
4 Stage $5.60 $3.40
5 Stage $6.80 $4.00
6 Stage $7.90 $4.50
7 Stage $9.00 $5.30
8 Stage $10.30 $6.10

Click here for more information on HOP or to sign up for HOP updates.

*CBD Fare Zone - For travel on buses within the following zone boundaries. Railway Campus on Beach Rd, Victoria Park (Victoria St West), Victoria Park (Fanshawe St), Symonds St by and opposite the Langham Hotel, Symonds St by Glenside Rd, Khyber Pass Rd by Symonds St, Karangahape Rd by Howe St (motorway overbridge).

*Except for North Shore express services, the CBD Fare Zone is not valid on express or flyer services. CBD Fare Zone is not valid on City LINK, Inner LINK or Outer LINK services.

**Free with HOP. Click here for more information on HOP

Special Conditions:

  • Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid SuperGold Card or Auckland Transport approved Senior Citizen ID. Available after 9.00am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9.00am on weekdays adult fares apply.
  • Travel is free for children under 5 years ( 0 - 4 yrs inclusive) of age accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
  • Children attending primary and intermediate school are eligible for a child discount
    • All secondary students attending high school / college within the Auckland region must hold and present their MAXX Student ID Card to the operator to ensure they receive the child discount on public transport.
    • Secondary students that cannot provide proof of school attendance may be required to pay an adult single cash fare for their travel.
  • Travel on North Star, GO WEST, Waka Pacific, Metrolink services is subject to their terms of carriage.
    • To view Metrolink Terms and Conditions of Carriage click here
    • To view Waka Pacific Terms and Conditions of Carriage click here
    • To view North Star Terms and Conditions of Carriage click here
    • To view GO WEST Terms and Conditions of Carriage click here

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Special Passes

Day Passes
Pass Type Fare Zone Coverage
BusAbout Pass $10.50 Valid for unlimited travel in all zones for one person after 9.00am on weekdays or anytime on weekends and public holidays on any Metrolink, North Star, Inner LINK, Outer LINK, GO WEST or Waka Pacific bus services.
Discovery Pass $16.00 One day pass for unlimited travel on most scheduled services provided by Veolia Transdev, Metrolink, North Star, Inner LINK, Outer LINK, GO WEST or Waka Pacific, Howick and Eastern, Ritchies, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) * *
Family BusAbout Pass (1 adult & 5 children OR 2 adults & 4 children) $26.00 Valid for unlimited travel in all zones after 9.00am on weekdays or anytime on weekends and public holidays on any Metrolink, North Star, Inner LINK, Outer LINK, GO WEST or Waka Pacific bus serrvices.

You can purchase the BusAbout Pass, the Discovery Pass and the Family BusAbout Pass on the bus. All day passes are for use by the original purchaser and are non-transferable.
Monthly Passes
Pass Type Monthly Fare Zone Coverage
A Zone Agency only
$140.00
Metrolink, North Star, Inner LINK, Outer LINK, GO WEST or Waka Pacific bus travel within Auckland City.
B Zone Agency only
$140.00


Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink bus travel within North Shore City, Waitakere City and Rodney District or Manukau City, Papakura District and Franklin District.
All Zones

Agency only
$215.00
Region wide travel on Metrolink, Inner LINK, Outer LINK, North Star, GO WEST and Waka Pacific bus services plus the North Shore to Downtown ferries.
Discovery Monthly Pass $250.00 Unlimited travel on most scheduled services provided by Veolia Transdev, Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, Inner LINK, Outer LINK, Howick and Eastern, Ritchies, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) **

**Discovery Passes are valid within the boundary created by Drury, Beachlands, Maraetai, Wenderholm (Waiwera) and Waimauku.

The Green Bay Pass and Northern Pass can be used on selected services.

View fares and conditions of use:
Green Bay Pass
Northern Pass
A Zone, B Zone and All Zone Monthly Passes

The A Zone, B Zone and All Zone Monthly passes are valid for a calendar month

 ** Discovery Monthly Passes are valid for a calendar month.

** Discovery Passes are valid within the boundary created by Drury, Beachlands, Maraetai, Wenderholm (Waiwera) and Waimauku

See bus ticket agents for information on where to purchase tickets and passes.

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Ritchies Transport

  Adult Child Tertiary
   Single Ride Day Return 10 Rides Single Ride 10 Rides 10 Rides
CBD Fare Zone* $1.00 N/A N/A $0.60 N/A N/A
1 Stage $1.90 $3.40 $16.00 $1.10 $9.00 $11.00
2 Stages $3.40 $6.50 $30.00 $2.00 $17.00 $21.00
3 Stages $4.50 $8.70 $40.50 $2.60 $22.90 $27.90
4 Stages $5.60 $11.00 $50.40 $3.40 $30.00 $34.70
5 Stages $6.80 $13.20 $60.00 $4.00 $35.50 $42.10
6 Stages $7.90 $15.50 $69.00 $4.50 $40.50 $47.50
7 Stages $9.00 $17.70 $80.00 $5.30 $47.50 $55.80
8 Stages $10.30 $20.00 $90.50 $6.10 $54.40 $63.80

*CBD Fare Zone - For travel on buses within the following zone boundaries. Railway Campus on Beach Rd, Victoria Park (Victoria St West), Victoria Park (Fanshawe St), Symonds St by and opposite the Langham Hotel, Symonds St by Glenside Rd, Khyber Pass Rd by Symonds St, Karangahape Rd by Howe St (motorway overbridge).

*Except for North Shore express services, the CBD Fare Zone is not valid on express or flyer services. CBD Fare Zone is not valid on the Inner or Outer LINK services.

Special Conditions:

  • Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid SuperGold Card or Auckland Transport approved Senior Citizen ID. Available after 9.00am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9.00am on weekdays adult fares apply.
  • Travel is free for children under 5 years ( 0 - 4 yrs inclusive) of age accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
  • Children attending primary and intermediate school are eligible for a child discount
    All secondary students attending high school / college within the Auckland region must hold and present their MAXX Student ID Card to the operator to ensure they receive the child discount on public transport.
    Secondary students that cannot provide proof of school attendance may be required to pay an adult single cash fare for their travel.
  • Tertiary fares are available to full-time tertiary students enrolled and attending an accredited, approved full time tertiary course at a registered institute or private training establishment within the Auckland region.
  • Ten trips, Stored Value, Monthly and Tertiary passes are programmed on to Ritchies Fastpass smart cards. Cards cost $7.00 and can be obtained on board from the driver. Ten trips, Stored Value and Monthly passes are loaded and topped up on the bus with the driver. Fastpass smart cards can also be purchased at selected tertiary ticket agents. Cards and Passes are non-refundable
  • Tertiary passes must be loaded and topped up at selected tertiary ticket agents.
  • A 5% discount on a single ride fare applies when payment is made using stored value.

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Special Passes

Monthly Passes
Pass Type Fare Zone Coverage
A Zone (West) $170.00

Valid for unlimited travel on Ritches buses:

For services that travel via the Massey West Shops: Anywhere south of Massey West Shops(with border along Triangle Road) to the CBD.

For services that do not travel via Massey West Shops: Anywhere from the corner of

  • Bellringer Rd and Triangle Rd or
  • Makora Rd and Triangle Rd or
  • anywhere south of Massey West shops to CBD.

 
A Zone (North Shore) $170.00

Valid for unlimited travel on Ritchies buses anywhere from Albany, Greenhithe, all North Shore and the CBD.

All Zones

$205.00

Valid for unlimited travel on Ritchies buses anywhere within Auckland region.
** Discovery Monthly Pass $250.00 Unlimited travel on most scheduled services provided by Veolia Transdev, Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, LINK, Howick and Eastern, Ritchies, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) **

For Monthly passes, the month commences from the day and month the pass is first used. For example, if the pass is first used on the 6th of a month, it will expire on the 5th of the following month.
** Discovery Monthly Passes are valid for a calendar month.

Day Passes
Pass Type Fare Zone Coverage
Family Passes $25.50

Valid for unlimited travel on Ritchies buses in the Auckland region for a family group of up to 4 persons travelling together (2 adults and up to 2 children or 1 adult and upto 3 children). The group must stay together whilst using the pass. Available after 9am on weekdays or anytime weekends and public holidays.

**Discovery Pass

 $16.00 One day pass for unlimited travel on most scheduled services provided by Veolia Transdev, Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, LINK, Howick and Eastern, Ritchies, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.)

**Discovery Passes are valid within the boundary created by Drury, Beachlands, Maraetai, Wenderholm (Waiwera) and Waimauku.

The Northern Pass can be used on some of these services. View fares and conditions of use

View bus ticket agents

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Northern Pass

 

 

 Adult Child Tertiary
Upper Zone, Lower Zone & to /from Auckland City#
2-Hour Pass $5.90 $3.50 N/A
Day Pass $11.80 $7.00 N/A
After 9am Pass $9.40 N/A N/A
7-Day Pass $51.50 $33.00 $33.00
Lower Zone & to /from Auckland City
2-Hour Pass $4.70 $2.80 N/A
Day Pass $9.40 $5.60 N/A
After 9am Pass $9.40 N/A N/A
7-Day Pass $40.50 $25.00 $25.00
Upper Zone & Lower Zone
2-Hour Pass $4.70 $2.80 N/A
Day Pass $9.40 $5.60 N/A
After 9am Pass $9.40 N/A N/A
7-Day Pass (Tertiary) $40.50 $25.00 $25.00

# This ticket range is not available to purchase on Birkenhead Transport bus services.

Special Conditions:

  • Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid SuperGold Card or Auckland Transport approved Senior Citizen ID. Available after 9.00am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9.00am on weekdays adult fares apply.
  • Travel is free for children under 5 years ( 0 - 4 yrs inclusive) of age accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
  • Children attending primary and intermediate school are eligible for a child discount
    All secondary students attending high school / college within the Auckland region must hold and present their MAXX Student ID Card to the operator to ensure they receive the child discount on public transport.
    Secondary students that cannot provide proof of school attendance may be required to pay an adult single cash fare for their travel.
  • Tertiary fares are available to full-time tertiary students enrolled and attending an accredited, approved full time tertiary course at a registered institute or private training establishment within the Auckland region. Tertiary students can buy a 7-Day Pass from selected tertiary ticket agents at concession rates.
  • View zone coverage and conditions of use

Northern Busway Stations, Britomart Transport Centre and Newmarket Train Station Ticket Office sell the full range of Northern Passes. You can also buy your 2-Hour, After 9am and Day Pass on the bus itself. 7-Day Passes can be purchased on board the Northern Express bus service, as well as designated ticket agents.

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Birkenhead Transport

  Adult Child Tertiary
  Single Ride 10 Rides Single Ride 10 Rides 10 Rides
CBD Fare Zone* $1.00 N/A $0.60 N/A N/A
1 Stage $1.90 $16.00 $1.10 $9.00 $11.00
2 Stages $3.40 $30.00 $2.00 $17.00 $21.00
3 Stages $4.50 $40.50 $2.60 $22.90 $27.90
4 Stages $5.60 $50.40 $3.40 $30.00 $34.70

 Special Passes

Passes
Discovery Pass $16.00 One day pass for unlimited travel on most scheduled services provided by Veolia Transport, Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, LINK,Howick and Eastern, Ritches, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) **
Discovery Monthly Pass $250.00 Unlimited travel on most scheduled services provided by Veolia Transdev, Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, LINK, Howick and Eastern, Ritchies, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) **

*CBD Fare Zone - For travel on buses within the following zone boundaries. Railway Campus on Beach Rd, Victoria Park (Victoria St West), Victoria Park (Fanshawe St), Symonds St by and opposite the Langham Hotel, Symonds St by Glenside Rd, Khyber Pass Rd by Symonds St, Karangahape Rd by Howe St (motorway overbridge).

*Except for North Shore express services, the CBD Fare Zone is not valid on express or flyer services. CBD Fare Zone is not valid on the Inner or Outer LINK services.

Northern Pass can be used on most of these services. View fares and conditions of use. ** Discovery Passes are valid within the boundary created by Drury, Beachlands, Maraetai, Wenderholm (Waiwera) and Waimauku.

Special Conditions:

  • Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid SuperGold Card or Auckland Transport approved Senior Citizen ID. Available after 9.00am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9.00am on weekdays adult fares apply.
  • Travel is free for children under 5 years ( 0 - 4 yrs inclusive) of age accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
  • Children attending primary and intermediate school are eligible for a child discount
    All secondary students attending high school / college within the Auckland region must hold and present their MAXX Student ID Card to the operator to ensure they receive the child discount on public transport.
    Secondary students that cannot provide proof of school attendance may be required to pay an adult single cash fare for their travel.
  • 10 Ride passes are non-refunadable
  • Tertiary fares are available to full-time tertiary students enrolled and attending an accredited, approved full time tertiary course at a registered institute or private training establishment within the Auckland region.

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Howick and Eastern

  Adult Child Tertiary
   Single Ride 10 Rides Single Ride 10 Rides 10 Rides
CBD Fare Zone* $1.00 N/A $0.60 N/A N/A
1 Stage $1.90 $16.00 $1.10 $9.00 $11.00
2 Stages $3.40 $30.00 $2.00 $17.00 $21.00
3 Stages $4.50 $40.50 $2.60 $22.90 $27.90
4 Stages $5.60 $50.40 $3.40 $30.00 $34.70
5 Stages $6.80 $60.00 $4.00 $35.50 $42.10

*CBD Fare Zone - For travel on buses within the following zone boundaries. Railway Campus on Beach Rd, Victoria Park (Victoria St West), Victoria Park (Fanshawe St), Symonds St by and opposite the Langham Hotel, Symonds St by Glenside Rd, Khyber Pass Rd by Symonds St, Karangahape Rd by Howe St (motorway overbridge).

*Except for North Shore express services, the CBD Fare Zone is not valid on express or flyer services. CBD Fare Zone is not valid on the Inner or Outer LINK services.

Special Conditions:

  • Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid SuperGold Card or Auckland Transport approved Senior Citizen ID. Available after 9.00am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9.00am on weekdays adult fares apply.
  • Travel is free for children under 5 years ( 0 - 4 yrs inclusive) of age accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
  • Children attending primary and intermediate school are eligible for a child discount
    All secondary students attending high school / college within the Auckland region must hold and present their MAXX Student ID Card to the operator to ensure they receive the child discount on public transport.
    Secondary students that cannot provide proof of school attendance may be required to pay an adult single cash fare for their travel.
  • Tertiary fares are available to full-time tertiary students enrolled and attending an accredited, approved full time tertiary course at a registered institute or private training establishment within the Auckland region.
  • Ten trips, Stored Value, Monthly and Tertiary passes are programmed on to Howick and Eastern Ezipass smart cards.
  • Cards cost $7.00 and can only be obtained from the driver, the bus depot located at 380 Ti Rakau Drive, or the ticket office on the ground floor of the Britomart Transport Centre. The passes can be loaded and topped up with the driver or at the ticket office at the Britomart Transport Centre. Cards and Passes are non-refundable.

Special Passes

Monthly Pass
Pass Type Fare Zone Coverage
A Zone $123.00 Valid for unlimited travel on Howick & Eastern buses on the city side of Panmure Bridge.
B Zone $123.00 Valid for unlimited travel on Howick & Eastern buses east of Panmure Bridge and south of Onehunga.
All Zones $198.00 Valid for unlimited travel on Howick & Eastern buses anywhere within the Auckland region.
Discovery Monthly Pass $250.00 Unlimited travel on most scheduled services provided by Veolia Transdev, Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, LINK, Howick and Eastern, Ritchies, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) * *

For Monthly passes, the month commences from the day and month the pass is first used. For example, if the pass is first used on the 6th of a month, it will expire on the 5th of the following month.

Discovery Monthly Passes are valid for a calendar month.

Day Passes
Pass Type Fare Zone Coverage
Family Passes $22.50 Valid for one day's unlimited travel on Howick & Eastern buses anywhere in the Auckland region. Family consists of one adult and up to five children, or 2 adults and up to four children travelling together. Only available after 9am weekdays or anytime on weekends and public holidays.

Discovery Pass

 $16.00 One day pass for unlimited travel on most scheduled services provided by Veolia Transdev, Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, LINK,Howick and Eastern, Ritchies, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) **

** Discovery Passes are valid within the boundary created by Drury, Beachlands, Maraetai, Wenderholm (Waiwera) and Waimauku.

Tickets and passes are available from the bus driver. Passes are also available from the bus depot located at 380 Ti Rakau Drive or the ticket office at the Britomart Transport Centre.

View bus ticket agents

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Urban Express

  Adult Child Tertiary
   Single Ride 10 Rides Single Ride 10 Rides 10 Rides
CBD Fare Zone* $1.00 N/A $0.60 N/A N/A
1 Stage $1.90 $16.00 $1.10 $9.00 $11.00
2 Stages $3.40 $30.00 $2.00 $17.00 $21.00
3 Stages $4.50 $40.50 $2.60 $22.90 $27.90
4 Stages $5.60 $50.40 $3.40 $30.00 $34.70
5 Stages $6.80 $60.00 $4.00 $35.50 $42.10

*CBD Fare Zone - For travel on buses within the following zone boundaries. Railway Campus on Beach Rd, Victoria Park (Victoria St West), Victoria Park (Fanshawe St), Symonds St by and opposite the Langham Hotel, Symonds St by Glenside Rd, Khyber Pass Rd by Symonds St, Karangahape Rd by Howe St (motorway overbridge).

*Except for North Shore express services, the CBD Fare Zone is not valid on express or flyer services. CBD Fare Zone is not valid on the Inner or Outer LINK services.

Special Conditions:

  • Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid SuperGold Card, MAXX or  Auckland Regional Council approved senior citizen ID card. Available after 9.00am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9.00am on weekdays adult fares apply.
  • Ten trips, Stored value, Monthly passes are programmed on to Urban Express smart cards. Cards cost $10.00 and can be obtained from the driver. Passes can be loaded and topped up with the driver as required. Cards and Passes are non-refundable
  • Travel is free for children under 5 years ( 0 - 4 yrs inclusive) of age accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
  • Children attending primary and intermediate school are eligible for a child discount
    All secondary students attending high school / college within the Auckland region must hold and present their MAXX Student ID Card to the operator to ensure they receive the child discount on public transport.
    Secondary students that cannot provide proof of school attendance may be required to pay an adult single cash fare for their travel.
  • Tertiary fares are available to full-time tertiary students enrolled and attending an accredited, approved full time tertiary course at a registered institute or private training establishment within the Auckland region. Tertiary fares are loaded on to smart cards and can only be obtained from the Auckland University and Unitec Pt Chevalier Campus. Drivers cannot sell these fares, or top up cards.

Special Passes

Urban Express Special Passes
Pass Type Fare Zone Coverage
Green Bay 7 Day Pass A Zone $30.70 Valid on selected Urban Express and GO WEST/Metrolink services(routes 19-,206, and 207x) within A Zone. Available from the driver. View more information on zone coverage & conditions of use
Green Bay 7 Day Pass All Zone $50.00 Valid on selected Urban Express and GO WEST/Metrolink services (routes 19-, 206, and 207x) within All Zones. Available from the driver. View more information on zone coverage & conditions of use
Monthly Passes $100.00 Valid on all Urban Express services. Available from the driver.
Discovery Pass $16.00 One day pass for unlimited travel on most scheduled services provided by Veolia Transport, Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, LINK, Howick and Eastern, Ritchies, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) **
Discovery Monthly Pass $250.00 Unlimited travel on most scheduled services provided by Veolia Transdev, buses , Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, LINK, Howick and Eastern, Ritchies, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) **

For Monthly passes, the month commences from the day and month the pass is first used. For example, if the pass is first used on the 6th of a month, it will expire on the 5th of the following month.
Discovery Monthly passes are valid for a calendar month

** Discovery Passes are valid within the boundary created by Drury, Beachlands, Maraetai, Wenderholm (Waiwera) and Waimauku.

Urban Express tickets and passes are available from the bus driver only except tertiary tickets and passes.

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Waiheke Island Buses

  Adult Child
  Single Ride 10 rides Single Ride 10 Rides
1 Stage $1.60 $13.80 $0.80 $6.30
2 Stages $3.10 $23.40 $1.50 $11.00
3 Stages $3.70 $26.00 $1.80 $12.30
4 Stages $4.40 $29.00 $2.40 $13.80

Special Passes

Monthly Passes
Pass Type Fare Zone Coverage
Monthly Bus & Ferry

$350.00 (Adult)

$175.00 (Child)

 Allows unlimited travel for one person on Fullers Waiheke ferries, North Star, Waka Pacific, Metrolink, LINK, Howick and Eastern and Waiheke Bus Company buses. To buy a monthly pass you must be a member of the Fullers Captains Club.
Day Passes
Pass Type Fare Zone Coverage
All Day Pass

$9.00 (Single)

$5.50 (Child)

$21.50 (Family)

Allows unlimited travel on all Waiheke Bus Company services. Available only after 9.00am weekdays.

Special Conditions:

  • Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid SuperGold Card, MAXX or  Auckland Regional Council approved senior citizen ID card. Available after 9.00am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9.00am on weekdays adult fares apply.
  • Travel is free for children under 5 years ( 0 - 4 yrs inclusive) of age accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
  • Passes are non-refundable
  • Children attending primary and intermediate school are eligible for a child discount
    All secondary students attending high school / college within the Auckland region must hold and present their MAXX Student ID Card to the operator to ensure they receive the child discount on public transport.
    Secondary students that cannot provide proof of school attendance may be required to pay an adult single cash fare for their travel.

Adult monthly passes can be bought at the Downtown Ferry Terminal, or at the ticket office on Waiheke Island.

If you require the child monthly pass, you can only purchase it on Waiheke Island.

Travel on Fullers services is subject to their terms and conditions, which can be found online here

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Airbus Express

Travel on Airbus services is subject to their terms and conditions

Airbus Express Fares

 

One Way

Return

Adult

$16.00

$28.00

Adult 10 Rides*

$140.00

$256.00

Child (Child prices apply to those 5 - 15 years of age)

$6.00

$12.00

Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children)

$38.00

$72.00

Bikes, surfboards etc

$6.00

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*Adult 10 ride passes are available via the Airbus Express website and at the Airport kiosk only. For more fare options, terms and conditions or to book tickets please visit the Airbus Express website

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Northern Flyer Pass

One ticket to go to Auckland Airport direct from the North Shore. For use on the Northern Express and Airbus services only.

Catch a Northern Express bus to Britomart via the Northern Busway, walk across the road to the Downtown FerryTerminal and catch the Airbus Express to Auckland Airport (International and Domestic)

Northern Flyer Fares
Single Ride Fares Return Fares - valid for 90 days after day of purchase
Adult Child/Senior Citizen Adult Child/Senior Citizen
$19.00 $16.00 $30.00 $23.00

Where to buy

The Northern Flyer is available from:

  • Ticket machines at Auckland Airport
  • Ticket machines at Northern Busway stations
  • Northern Express buses
  • Airbus Express buses

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Tranzit

Operators of the 380 Airporter service

Tranzit Fares
  Adult Child/ Tertiary
Airport Zone $1.00 $0.60
1 Stage $1.90 $1.10
2 Stages $3.40 $2.00
3 Stages $4.50 $2.60

Special Conditions:

  • Airport zone covers the Airport Retail Centre, both Airport terminals and Laurence Stevens Drive bus stops.
  • Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid SuperGold Card, MAXX or  Auckland Regional Council approved senior citizen ID card. Available after 9.00am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9.00am on weekdays adult fares apply.
  • Travel is free for children under 5 years ( 0 - 4 yrs inclusive) of age accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
  • Children attending primary and intermediate school are eligible for a child discount
    All secondary students attending high school / college within the Auckland region must hold and present their MAXX Student ID Card to the operator to ensure they receive the child discount on public transport.
    Secondary students that cannot provide proof of school attendance may be required to pay an adult single cash fare for their travel.
  • Tertiary fares are available to full-time tertiary students enrolled and attending an accredited, approved full time tertiary course at a registered institute or private training establishment within the Auckland region.
  • Smart cards cost $10.00 and are only available from the driver.
  • A 10% discount on single ride fares applies when payment is made using a stored value card.
  • Discovery passes are accepted but not sold on this service.

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Last updated 29 May 2012
Information is correct at the time of publishing and subject to change