Transport - Getting Around
Shuttle bus
A free Unitec shuttle bus service operates within the Mt Albert campus between Building 1 and Building 113, following the main routes. This service runs between 7.30am and 5.15pm, usually at 15 to 20 minute intervals.
Another free Unitec shuttle bus runs Monday to Friday between Building 113 and the Mt Albert train station - at the corner of Carrington Rd and Wilcott St. Between 7.30am and 8.45am, the shuttle bus collects Unitec bound passengers from the station, and from 3.00pm until 4.45pm, it runs from Building 113 to the train station on Willcott St. Both services take approximately 15 minutes.
You can also catch the free shuttle bus between Unitec’s Mt Albert campus and Unitec Waitakere. It departs Mt Albert from the main bus stop near Building 113 between 7:30am and 5.50pm and departs Unitec Waitakere between 7:50am and 6:30pm.
Click here for a timetable and more information
For cyclists
The Mt Albert campus is located along Auckland's newest cycleway, which links central Auckland with Te Atatu. This cycleway gives you easy access to the campus, whether you are cycling from the city or from Waitakere. You can leave your bike in the bike sheds behind Building 14 at the northern end of campus. If you would rather cycle through parks than traffic to get to our North Shore campus, use the recently opened Devonport to Takapuna green cycle route.
Where
From city: Commences at the Eden Terrace side of Newton Rd and continues to the Sutherland Rd Junction of Carrington Rd From Waitakere: This is an extension of the existing cycleway that runs along the south side of the Northwestern Motorway. Email cycle@akcity.govt.nz
Bus and Train Services
Auckland Transport is Auckland's regional transport company. Their website has everything you need to know about getting around Auckland on buses, trains and ferries. You can use the Auckland Transport Journey Planner to make every trip easy. All you need to do is select your departure and destination locations and when you wish to travel. The Journey Planner will advise what routes are available, and provide times, fares and maps for your trips.
Tertiary student discounts
Auckland Transport offers full-time tertiary students a discount off bus, train and selected ferry fares. The discount is off the adult cash fare and applies to purchases of tertiary 10 ride ticket sand 7-Day Northern Passes. You will need to go to Student Central and show proof that you are a full time student at Unitec to get a sticker on your ID card which can then be used to purchase discounted tickets.
Other Bus Information & Bus Providers
For other transport providers you can click here to find out about buses and time tables for your area. NZ Bus operate North Star, Metrolink, LINK, GO WEST and Waka Pacific buses, with over 656 buses covering more than 90 routes Below are some buses that may run in the local area:
Waka Pacific Bus
Waka Pacific, “Vessel of the pacific”, serves the people of Manukau, Papakura and Pukekoe and connects them with many locations between south Auckland and Auckland’s CBD. Waka Pacific reflects the multi cultural nature of the countries Manukau area.
Go West
Your local bus company their bright green and silver buses are ready to serve Waitakere Community For any other form of public transport or other bus companies please click on the link below for information.