Is public transportation free in Hawaii?

The County of Hawai?i Mass Transit Agency is proud to provide free fares for the Hele-On commuter and local fixed routes, Hele-On Kako?o paratransit, HI Bike and senior and persons with disabilities demand response bus service throughout the entire Island of Hawai?i.



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Hawai?i County also offers free mass transit via the Hele On (Let's Go) Bus. There are stops all around the island of Hawai?i, with service between Kona and Hilo offered Monday through Saturday.

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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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Transportation options vary from island to island. Many visitors enjoy taking bus tours to conveniently explore the Islands. For most islands you can also get around by shuttle, taxi, ride-sharing app such as Uber or Lyft, or public transportation. Click here for transportation options.

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Uber, Lyft and Holoholo are ride-sharing apps that enable you to hail on-demand private drivers. They're used prolifically in Hawai?i's major towns, they tend to be cheaper than Taxis/Cabs and more convenient.

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Many visitors enjoy taking bus tours to conveniently explore the Islands. 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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Oahu is the best Hawaiian Island to visit without a rental car. Traveling around the island is cost-effective with a mix of Ubers or taxis, guided tours, and staying in Waikiki.

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It's as true for Oahu as any island destination – it's a good idea to bring enough money in cash alongside your credit card during your Honolulu visit. Even after you land, you might easily spend petty cash on tipping and transportation, so the ATM stop at the airport is always a good idea.

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Big Island by Bus Hele On Bus is the Big Islands Public Transportation system. If renting a car isn't an option for you, but you want to get out of Kona, you can Hele On to some pretty awesome places. Keep in mind, the bus does not run Sundays and public holidays and the fare is $2 exact change each way.

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The ferry service between Honolulu and Maui is provided by a company called Expeditions. The ferry takes approximately 2.5 hours to get from one island to another and operates daily. A one-way ticket costs $39 for adults, $20 for children between the ages of 2-12, and kids under two can ride the ferry for free.

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The average taxi fare (without traffic) from HNL to Waikiki is $40-$45 and Waikiki hotel parking averages $20-$35 per night. Our convenient Airport Transfer Service provides you excellent service at great value. Children under 4 years of age are complimentary if they can be securely held on their guardian's lap.

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Cost: Free! You don't have to pay for a beachfront hotel to access this stunning shoreline. All of the beaches in Waikiki are open to the public! You can bring your towel, chair, snorkel, etc. and hang out for the day in the sun and sand.

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