Fares · Palmerston North
Palmerston North bus tickets & fares
Official fares for city buses in Palmerston North: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.
Fares at a glance
A single ticket costs NZ$2.20 (one trip, free transfer within 1 hour).
Tickets
- Bee Card — 1 zone One trip, free transfer within 1 hourChild / concession (seniors, disability, tertiary) NZ$1.30, Community Connect NZ$1.10. Cash NZ$3.50 (child NZ$1.50). 2 zones NZ$3.85, 3 zones NZ$5.50, 4 zones NZ$7.15. Fares valid from 19 January 2026, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$2.20
Passes and cards
- Weekly fare cap — 1 zone After 8 paid trips, free until MondayOn a registered Bee Card, Monday–Sunday. 2 zones NZ$26.90 (7 trips), 3 zones NZ$33.00 (6), 4 zones NZ$42.90 (6). Concession caps are scaled to the fare paid. Fares valid from 19 January 2026, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$17.60
Discounts and free travel
- Free travel — Children under 5. SuperGold card holders 9 am–3 pm and after 6:30 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays. Massey University, IPU New Zealand, ETC and UCOL students and staff ride free in Palmerston North (some need a Bee Card). Carers ride free with the person they support. Fares valid from 19 January 2026, checked 2026-10-24.
Buying tickets and notes
- How to pay — Tag on and off with a Bee Card (NZ$5, minimum NZ$5 top-up) or pay cash. Transfers are free if you catch the second bus within an hour; you pay the fare of the more expensive service. Motu Move contactless payments are planned for the third quarter of 2027. Fares valid from 19 January 2026, checked 2026-10-24.
Official sources
Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket in Palmerston North?
Bee Card — 1 zone: NZ$2.20 (one trip, free transfer within 1 hour).
Who travels free or at a discount in Palmerston North?
Free travel: Children under 5. SuperGold card holders 9 am–3 pm and after 6:30 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays. Massey University, IPU New Zealand, ETC and UCOL students and staff ride free in Palmerston North (some need a Bee Card). Carers ride free with the person they support. Fares valid from 19 January 2026, checked 2026-10-24.
Where can I buy bus tickets in Palmerston North?
How to pay: Tag on and off with a Bee Card (NZ$5, minimum NZ$5 top-up) or pay cash. Transfers are free if you catch the second bus within an hour; you pay the fare of the more expensive service. Motu Move contactless payments are planned for the third quarter of 2027. Fares valid from 19 January 2026, checked 2026-10-24.
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Prices checked on 24 October 2026.