Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
You can reach Honolulu or Waikiki by airport shuttle, public bus or taxi (average cab
fare $35 to $45). For other points around Oʻahu, it's more convenient to rent a car. Major
car-rental agencies have desks or courtesy phones near the airport's baggage-claim areas.
441-7800, 800-831-5541;
www.airportwaikikishuttle.com
)
operate 24-hour door-to-door shuttle
buses to Waikiki's hotels, departing every 20 to 60 minutes. Transportation time depends
on how many stops the shuttle makes before dropping you off. Fares average $12 to $15
one way, or $20 to $30 round-trip; surcharges apply for bicycles, surfboards, golf clubs
and extra baggage. Reservations are helpful, but not always required for airport pick-ups.
For return trips, reserve at least 48 hours in advance.
You can reach downtown Honolulu, Ala Moana Center and Waikiki via TheBus 19 or
20. Buses fill up fast, so catch them at the first stop inside the airport in front of the inter-
island terminal; the next stop is outside the main terminal's Lobby 4. Buses run every 20
minutes from 6am to 11pm daily; the regular fare is $2.50. Luggage is restricted to what
you can hold on your lap or stow under the seat (maximum size 22” x 14” x 9”).
The easiest driving route to Waikiki is via the Nimitz Hwy (Hwy 92), which becomes
Ala Moana Blvd. Although this route hits local traffic, it's hard to get lost. For the fast
lane, take the H-1 (Lunalilo) Fwy eastbound, then follow signs 'To Waikiki.' On the re-
turn trip to the airport, beware of the poorly marked interchange where H-1 and Hwy 78
split; if you're not in the right-hand lane then, you could end up on Hwy 78 by mistake.
The drive between the airport and Waikiki takes about 25 minutes without traffic; allow
at least 45 minutes during weekday rush hours.
BICYCLE
It's possible to cycle around Oʻahu, but consider taking TheBus to get beyond Honolulu
Honolulu's Bike Shop (
Click here
)
, which also offers top-quality bicycle rentals in
Kailua (
Click here
)
.
BUS
5:30am-10pm)
, is extensive but most hiking trails and some popular viewpoints are bey-
ond its reach, (necessitating access to a car). Ala Moana Center is Honolulu's central bus
transfer point. Each bus route can have a few different destinations; buses generally keep
the same number inbound and outbound.
