Transportation: Airfare
Internet shopping has allowed for more competitive airfares and at any time airfare can fluctuate and checking periodically with Comparefare, Priceline, Kayak, Orbitz, Expedia, and Travelocity will help provide the best fares available.
Most major airlines have service to Oahu; these include the following: Hawaiian Airlines, Continental Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines.
For student discounts on airfare, check out Orbitz Student Universe as they have lower rates for those students who apply as enrolled.
Transportation
The referenced transportation options below include private carriers who are listed with the Western Motor Tariff Bureau; limousine companies; rental car companies; taxis; and the municipal public transportation.
For reference purposes of this writing, we have used the point to point transfer example of the Honolulu International Airport to the Resort area of Waikīkī. Private carriers are available for charter vehicle services upon request and return confirmation.
Airport: Honolulu International Airport
Aloha Waikiki Express
Transportation from the airport to any hotel in Waikiki.
Operated by Roberts Hawaiʻi.
Operates 24 Hours
5:00 AM–3:00 AM Every 20–25 Minutes
3:00 AM–5:00 AM Every Hour
Current Fees:
| Adults (one-way) | $9 |
| Adults (round-trip) | $15 |
| Children (3 years old and below) | Free |
Baggage—two (2) bags per person |
no charge plus one (1) carry-on |
Golf Bag, Car Seat, Stroller, |
$4 |
| Surf Boards, Skis, Snow Boards | $15 |
| Bicycles | $23 |
For wheel chair accessible vehicle pickup, please email Tina Scott at hats@robertshawaii.com.
Airport: Car Rental Companies
On-Airport Companies
Off-Airport Companies
Airport: Private Pre-Arranged Ground Transportation
Ground Transportation service permittees provide transportation services from the airport on a prearranged basis. Arrangements are usually made by the passenger, or the passenger’s agent or representative, in advance of the passenger’s arrival at the airport, and include passenger transportation services, tours, and courtesy car services.
Airport Public Transportation: City “TheBus” Service
Customer Service 808.848.4500
Route Information 808.848.5555
Times:
City Buses arrive approximately every 30 minutes depending on route number.
Current Fees:
| If child sits on adult’s lap (max age 6) | FREE |
| Children & Students (up to age 17) | $1 |
| Adults | $2 |
| Senior Citizen (with Reduced Fare card or valid Medicare card) | $1 |
| Visitor Pass (Four consecutive day pass. Unlimited use.) | $20 |
| Monthly Bus Pass | $20 |
| Student (up to high school) | |
| Adult | $40 |
| Senior Bus Pass (with Senior card) | $5 |
Baggage Rules:
No backpacks with metal frames allowed. All bags must be able to be placed under the feet or on the lap without protruding into the aisle way.
—Bags cannot be larger than 18"x24"x12".
Bus Route No. 19:
Eastbound route goes from the airport, then to Kalihi Kai (via Nimitz Highway), downtown Honolulu, the Honolulu Civic Center, Ala Moana Shopping Center and ends in Waikiki.
Westbound route goes from the airport and ends at Hickam Air Force Base.
Bus Route No. 20:
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.
Airport: Taxi Service
AMPCO Express
808.861.8294
AMPCO Express is the managing contractor of the Airport’s Open Taxi System at Honolulu International Airport. The state established this Airport Open Taxi Management system for taxi drivers from all taxi companies to be able to pick-up at the airport.
Taxi Service is available on the center median fronting the terminal baggage claim areas. See the taxi dispatchers for service.
The fare from the airport to Waikiki during non-rush hour periods is approximately $35–$40.