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Oahu Bus
The Oahu bus
is a great way to get around the island if you opt not to get an
Oahu
car rental. The Honolulu
bus system is actually ranked as one of the best transit
systems in the world. That’s pretty impressive with over 72
million stratified Honolulu bus riders per year!
The Oahu bus is a reliable source to travel around the island,
and getting to places in a reasonable amount of time. You
will need to coordinate a little more the farther you travel outside of
Waikiki, and allow more time to get to your destinations, but you can
let go of your stress and let the bus driver do all the work!
A majority of the Oahu buses on different island routes travel through Waikiki (on Kuhio Ave), Ala Moana Mall, and/or downtown Honolulu -all which are very close to each other. A quick bus transfer should get you to further traveling destinations such as the Lanikai Beach or the North Shore.
Most Oahu buses arrive at the bus stops every 10 to 30 minutes. Some buses only pass by once an hour on Sundays, holiday, and less traveled areas. This is not the case for the most popular Oahu attractions, but it’s always good practice to check the schedule or ask the bus driver. Equally important is to know when the last bus is scheduled for your route if you plan on staying out late.
Honolulu bus schedules for most popular Oahu destinations:
Route 2 & 13 - Iolani Palace & Chinatown
Waikiki to Iolani Palace, Chinatown. Route 2 also travels close by the Bishop Museum.
Runs most days between 5:30am and 12:30pm
Route 8 - Ala Moana Mall
Waikiki to Ala Moana Mall
Runs most days between 7:30am to 10pm
Route 19 & 20 - Aloha Tower, Chinatown & Airport
Waikiki to the Aloha Tower Market Place, Chinatown, and the Honolulu Airport
Runs most days between 5:45am to 6:30pm
Route 20 & 42 - Pearl Harbor & Aloha Stadium
Waikiki to Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, and Aloha Stadium
Runs most days between 5:45am to 10:45pm
Route 22 - Diamond Head & Hanauma Bay
Waikiki to Diamond Head Crater and Hanauma Bay Oahu
Runs most days between 8 am to 5:28 pm
This bus also travels to Sandy Beach & Makapu’u
Beach. Runs every half hour to 1 hour, and can take an hour
to get to.
Route 40 & 40A - Ala Moana Mall & Makaha Beach
Ala Moana Mall to Makaha Beach
Runs most days all day/night. It can take up to 2 hours each
way for arrival.
Route 56 w/ transfer to Route 70 - Kailua Beach & Lanikai Beach
Ala Moana Mall to Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach
Runs most days between 6am to 10pm.
Note – route 70 runs only once an hour until 7pm…walking back to Kailua
road and taking the number 57 might be a better choice.
Route 52 & 88A (North Shore Express) - North Shore
Ala Moana Mall to North Shore Beaches, Turtle Bay Resort, and Polynesian Cultural Center
Runs most days between 6:30am to 10:20pm (Lanikai until 7pm). 2 hours each direction.
For more Oahu bus routes, Honolulu bus schedules and route maps check out TheBus.org
Alternative - Waikiki Trolley
The Waikiki Trolley visits many Honolulu Attractions. There are 4 different routes to explore including: Scenic Tour, Historic Tour, Shopping Tour, and the Island Tour. Tickets start around $9 for a child day pass, and go up to $25 - $49 for an Adult 7 day pass.
Oahu Bus Rates
Adults - $2.75/ Ride or $5.50 / Day Pass
Children 5 years of age – Free w/ paid riding passenger
Youth ages 6 to 17 - $1.25/ Ride or $2.50 / Day Pass
Seniors over 65 and Handicap Fare- $1.00 with
Bus Senior Card or valid US Medical Card, $2 for Day Pass
Note – exact change is required (no change available)
A bus fare will take you one direction and includes a transfer ticket if needed.
Get a multi-day Waikiki Trolly Hop on Hop off Pass
Baggage Accepted on the Honolulu Buses:
The Oahu buses can accommodate most reasonable baggage and accessories
you might be traveling with including: small luggage, boogie boards,
short surf boards, golf clubs, beach chairs, small coolers, musical
instruments, baby strollers, and even small caged pets!
The buses are also equipped with bike racks located on the front side
for traveling bikers.
For more information regarding the Oahu
Bus call (808) 848-5555, or check out their website for
more information: http://www.thebus.org
