How to get from Honolulu airport to town?

The quickest way to get from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Downtown Honolulu is to shuttle which costs $17 - $23 and takes 8 min. Is there a direct bus between Honolulu Airport (HNL) and Downtown Honolulu? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airport Upper Level and arriving at S King St + Punchbowl St.



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The city bus would work for you because you wouldn't have any luggage and it's $2.75, so it's one of the cheapest ways to get into Waikiki. Keep in mind it is a city bus, so there are frequent stops. It would take you about an hour to get from the airport to Waikiki.

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Bus Routes Eastbound route goes from the airport, then to Kalihi (via Nimitz Highway), downtown Honolulu, the Honolulu Civic Center, Ala Moana Shopping Center and ends in Waikiki. Westbound route goes from the airport to the Arizona Memorial, Aloha Stadium, Aiea and ends at Pearlridge Shopping Center.

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Taxis. Taxis are an affordable and efficient way of getting around, but they tend to run as a cash-only business. A good rule of thumb is to tip fifteen percent of the final bill for a smooth and courteous ride, or you can tell the driver to “keep the change” if that's easier.

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Do drivers using Uber pick up at HNL? Yes. Go to this list of airports around the world where you can request a ride with Uber.

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The bus is a decent option from the airport to Wakiki. If you don't plan on renting a car right away and want to save some cash on a taxi, shuttle, or ride share, you can take the bus from the airport to Waikiki, typically to within just a block or two of your hotel.

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Waikiki Trolley does not go to Honolulu International Airport. Waikiki Trolley spans the east Oahu's shore (Green Line), Diamond Head district (Blue Line), Waikiki and Ala Moana (Pink Line) and downtown Honolulu and Chinatown (Red Line). Thank you for your inquiry.

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Almost all taxis in Honolulu accept credit cards, however, they do prefer cash payments. It's customary to tip your taxi driver in Honolulu around 15% of your total fee. Make sure your driver resets his taximeter to the base fare of $3.10 USD before you begin your journey.

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Waikiki has an extremely high Walk Score of 90 out of 100, making it one of the most walkable cities in all of the Aloha State (and one of the top 5 most walkable neighborhoods in Oahu itself).

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Oahu Transit Services (TheBus) – Honolulu
  1. Tel: 808.848.4444.
  2. Services: Bus, Paratransit.
  3. Forms of Payment: Cash, Debit/Credit Cards.
  4. Ways to Pay: Online Store.
  5. Bus Pass Sales Office.
  6. Monthly Pass: 30-Day – Adult: $80 or Senior: $20.
  7. Senior/Paratransit – $45/Annual.
  8. Split Payment Option: N/A.


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