I was thinking about taking the bus to Grey Lynn, but checked the MAXX Journey Planner and gave that idea up. Despite being ready to leave at 7:45 am, on the way there, I would , arrive almost 25 minutes late (after 9am), walk over 1km in the rain and pay $5.90 for the privilege.
On the way back at 13:30, I'd have to walk a total of 1.5kms in the rain, wait almost 25 minutes for the first bus, (after the 550 metre walk between buses - in the rain), and then arrive home 98 minutes after starting out and a hour later than if I just drove home. And pay $5.90 for the privilege.
It's just not an attractive option today. Especially when riding more than one carrier because they so frequently require long-ish, exposed walks between them in whatever weather.
I'd do it if I had to, but I don't. The car takes 28 minutes each way and the tank is full. I can leave now with no money in my pocket. At 32kms, the return journey will use 2 litres of petrol (1.3L car) and cost about $4.06.
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