How To Get From Honolulu Airport To Downtown – All Possible Ways

Last updated on June 5th, 2023 at 11:21 pm

We will write how to get from Honolulu airport to downtown. The distance from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to city center is 12 kilometers.

The travel time from Honolulu airport to downtown is around 20 minutes by taxi and if you go by bus around 40 minutes. Click here to book online Honolulu activities and day tours

The cheapest way from Honolulu airport to downtown is by bus for $2.75 USD. And if you go by taxi will be around $30-35 USD depending on your final destination.

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WHERE TO STAY IN HONOLULU

A total of $40-50 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Hawaii. There are hotels mid- budget for $100-150 USD and you can find luxury accommodation starting from $300 USD.

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HONOLULU AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

CHEAPEST WAY BUS FROM HONOLULU AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN (HONOLULU AIRPORT TO PEARL HARBOR)

The cheapest way from Honolulu airport to downtown is by bus. You will take the Bus Number 20 from Honolulu airport to Pearl Harbor in city center only if you have a small piece of luggage if not you aren’t allowed it. The buses are leaving from Honolulu airport to downtown every 30 minutes from the Second Floor In Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

The bus fare from Honolulu airport to Pearl Harbor in downtown is $2.75 USD for adults and $1.25 USD for children from 6 up to 17 years old. You can pay by cash to the bus driver. The bus travel time from Honolulu airport to downtown is around 30 minutes. The bus is stopping in Arizona Memorial Area near Pearl Harbor in Honolulu city center.

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BY TAXI FROM HONOLULU AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN

If you go from Honolulu airport to downtown by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 20 minutes.

The taxi fare from Honolulu International Airport to downtown is around $30-35 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

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AIRPORT SHUTTLE VAN HONOLULU TO DOWNTOWN

If you are traveling in a group you can also take an airport shuttle van going from Honolulu to downtown. Prices vary depending on how many people are joining. Prices per person are around $7-8 USD.

UBER HONOLULU AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

If you are ordering Uber in Honolulu you should know that prices are similar than taxi. You can pre book with Uber app from your phone and going to the pick up point in the airport. Expect to pay around $30 USD depending on your destination and time of the day with from Honolulu International Airport to city center.

CAR RENTAL AT HONOLULU AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Honolulu’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Honolulu City. It will take you 20 minutes to get from Honolulu airport to downtown with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available in the airport. Prices are around €30 per day.

Car rental option can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Honolulu. Make sure you have parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Honolulu.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION HONOLULU AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Honolulu. Prices are around $50 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $12 USD per person.

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For sure private transportation will be so comfortable same like taxi, they will wait for you and drive to your final destination without you worrying of anything!

BEST WAY FROM HONOLULU AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN (HONOLULU AIRPORT TO PEARL HARBOR)

The best way from Honolulu Airport to downtown is getting by bus if you are traveling on a budget for $2.75 USD and 30 minutes travel time. You can get Uber, or a taxi from Honolulu airport to Pearl Harbor since the distances aren’t far and you will get in your accommodation in 20 minutes for around $30-35 USD especially great idea if you are traveling with someone to split the cost. Also the airport shuttle van prices per person are around $7-8 USD and the travel time is around 25-30 minutes.

ACCOMMODATION IN HAWAII

A total of $40-50 USD would be the range of your budget for accommodation in Hawaii. There are hotels mid- budget for $100-150 USD and you can find luxury accommodation starting from $300 USD.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT IN HAWAII

There are 2 seasons in Hawaii. The best time to visit Hawaii is from the months of March to September because it is the dry season. However, lots of tourists prefer to travel from January to March since it’s not peak season but it can be raining for a few days.

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