New Plymouth bus tickets & fares

Official fares for city buses in New Plymouth: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.

Fares at a glance

A single ticket costs NZ$2.50 (one trip within one fare zone).

Tickets

Bee Card — 1 zone, adult (19+) One trip within one fare zoneYouth (5–18) NZ$2.25, Community Connect NZ$1.25. Cash NZ$3.50 (youth NZ$3.30). 2 zones NZ$3.75, 3 zones NZ$5.00, 4 zones NZ$6.25. Current Te Pahi fares, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$2.50

Discounts and free travel

Free travel — Children under 5 (no Bee Card needed). SuperGold card holders with a registered Bee Card 9 am–3 pm and after 6:30 pm Monday–Friday and all day Saturday. Current Te Pahi fares, checked 2026-10-24.

Buying tickets and notes

How to pay — Pay with a Bee Card or cash; EFTPOS and credit cards are not accepted on buses. Community Connect and SuperGold concessions must be loaded on a registered Bee Card before travel. Current Te Pahi fares, checked 2026-10-24.

Official sources

Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.

tepahi.govt.nz/bus-fares-and-bee-card/bus-fares-and-concessions

Frequently asked questions

How much is a bus ticket in New Plymouth?

Bee Card — 1 zone, adult (19+): NZ$2.50 (one trip within one fare zone).

Who travels free or at a discount in New Plymouth?

Free travel: Children under 5 (no Bee Card needed). SuperGold card holders with a registered Bee Card 9 am–3 pm and after 6:30 pm Monday–Friday and all day Saturday. Current Te Pahi fares, checked 2026-10-24.

Where can I buy bus tickets in New Plymouth?

How to pay: Pay with a Bee Card or cash; EFTPOS and credit cards are not accepted on buses. Community Connect and SuperGold concessions must be loaded on a registered Bee Card before travel. Current Te Pahi fares, checked 2026-10-24.