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How to get to city from Honolulu Airport?

There are two options for getting from Honolulu Airport to Downtown. The fastest way is to hop on a Honolulu taxi and get to your destination in just 10 minutes. There is also another shuttle choice from Honolulu airport to the city, which includes a bus, that lasts half an hour.



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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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Are Taxis Cheaper Than Uber in Honolulu? Generally, taxis can be more expensive than Uber, since a Uber ride costs around $25 while taxis charge $40 to $45. Of course, prices may vary based on demand and time of day.

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In this video, we show you seven ways to get from Honolulu Airport to Waikiki, from SPLURGE ($$$) to BUDGET ($).
  1. #1: Limousine. ...
  2. #2: Rental Car. ...
  3. #3: Metered Taxi. ...
  4. #4: Flat Rate Taxi. ...
  5. #5: Rideshare – Uber and Lyft. ...
  6. #6: Shuttle Bus. ...
  7. #7: City Bus.


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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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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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You can ride Hawaii's Waikiki Trolley Pink Line for free by simply showing your JCB card! Just present your JCB card when you board the trolley. See Waikiki Trolley Information above for trolley schedules and more information.

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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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The Roberts Hawaii Express Shuttle provides affordable on demand island wide transfer services from the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to your home, hotel, or office.

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You can ride Hawaii's Waikiki Trolley Pink Line for free by simply showing your JCB card! Just present your JCB card when you board the trolley. See Waikiki Trolley Information above for trolley schedules and more information.

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For most islands you can also get around by shuttle, taxi, ride-sharing app such as Uber or Lyft, or public transportation.

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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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Are Taxis Cheaper Than Uber in Honolulu? Generally, taxis can be more expensive than Uber, since a Uber ride costs around $25 while taxis charge $40 to $45. Of course, prices may vary based on demand and time of day.

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