Can you commute from Maui to Oahu?

Folks do, however, commute from the outer islands, including Maui, to work on O'ahu and vice versa. They do so by flying inter island, usually spending the work week on the island they work then the weekend on the island they live. I've known a number of folks who did this for various reasons.



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Hawaiian Airlines has close to two dozen flights between Maui and Oahu every single day, so this is super easy to do. The flights are around 40 minutes each way and the ticket will run you around $100 per person. I'd recommend getting a flight around 6 am so you'll be in Oahu by 7 am and have the full day ahead of you.

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Air travel The quickest and most convenient way to get from Oahu to Maui is by taking a flight from Honolulu International Airport to Kahului Airport. Many airlines, such as Hawaiian Airlines, offer non-stop flights between the two islands.

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List of Hawaii island-hopping airlines. You won't find many ferries braving the choppy seas between the major islands in Hawaii, so flying is the best way to travel between Hawaiian islands. Only three airlines operate scheduled flights between them: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Mokulele Airlines.

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Oahu is the only island with a comprehensive bus system, simply known as TheBusOpens external link to page that may not meet accessibility guidelines.

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Hawaii is a stunning location with plenty of fun things to do, no matter which island you visit. If you're in the market for a beachy, relaxing vacation, you may want to head to Maui. Otherwise, consider Honolulu for its abundance of hotels, things to do and plentiful flight connections to other U.S. cities.

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Fly to Maui from Oahu for a day to explore the Road to Hana! Before you begin your journey, have light and tasty continental breakfast featuring fresh fruit, pastries, coffee, tea, and juice.

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In 2021, Honolulu, Oahu, saw a total of 3.3 million visitors, while neighboring Maui received fewer at 2.3 million. Despite this, these two destinations are by far the most-visited across the Hawaiian islands, which makes it much easier for guests to find places to stay and things to do.

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About eighteen miles southwest of the Garden Island (Kauai), sits Hawaii's “Forbidden Island”, also known as Niihau.

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Molokai is known for its limited resorts and attractions, which adds to its charm as the least touristy island in Hawaii. Unlike other islands that are filled with high-rise hotels and commercialized attractions, Molokai offers a more rustic and untouched experience.

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Currently, there is no passenger-ferry service from Honolulu to Maui, or between any of the Hawaiian islands. All inter-island travel is either via air or private boat.

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How can you travel between the Hawaiian islands? Unless you're on a cruise touring the Hawaiian islands, the main mode of transportation between islands is by commercial airplane. (There is a ferry between Lanai and Maui, which costs adults $30 for one way.)

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The ferry service operates between Honolulu Harbor on O'ahu and two ports on Maui: Lahaina Harbor and Ma'alaea Harbor. The departure times from Honolulu Harbor vary depending on the day of the week and the season. It is recommended to check the official website of the ferry service for the most up-to-date schedule.

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