Last updated on December 15th, 2022 at 08:32 am

We will write how to get from Maui airport to Kaanapali. The distance from Kahului Airport to Kaanapali is 46 kilometers.
The travel time from Maui airport to Kaanapali is around 50 minutes by taxi and if you go by bus around 3 hours from Maui to Kaanapali. Click here to book online Maui Day Tour and activities
The cheapest way from Maui airport to Kaanapali is by bus for $4 USD Day Pass since you have to take three buses. And if you go by taxi will be around $100-120 USD depending on your final destination. Check the best places to see sea turtles in Maui
You can also rent a car in Maui airport or get a private transfer.
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WHERE TO STAY IN KAANAPALI
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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MAUI AIRPORT TO KAANAPALI
BUS FROM MAUI AIRPORT TO KAANAPALI (CHEAPEST WAY)
The cheapest way from Maui airport to Kaanapali is by bus. You will take the Buses Number 35 and 40 from Kahului airport to Queen Ka’ahumanu Center Kahului city center only. Make sure you are bringing small luggage if not you aren’t allowed it.
Once you get to Queen Ka’ahumanu Center you can get Bus Number 20 going from Kahului to Lahaina. From Lahaina Wharf Cinema Center to Kaanapali you can get Buses Number 25 and 28. The bus fare from Maui airport to Lahaina is $2+$2 for adults which you can buy a Day Pass for $4 USD which is the same price. You can check here the bus schedule in Maui!
You can pay by cash to the bus driver. The bus travel time from Maui airport to Kaanapali is around 3 hours depending on the waiting time. You will take around 20-30 minutes to Kahului city center and 1 hour more to Lahaina. And 20 minutes bus ride from Lahaina to Kaanapali but it will be a waiting time.
BUS MAUI AIRPORT TO KAPALUA (CHEAPEST WAY)
If you go by bus from Maui airport to Kapalua will take around 3 hours. Kapalua is only 20-30 minutes ride from Kaanapali. The Bus Number 28 will ride you until Kapalua from Wharf Cinema Center.
BY TAXI MAUI AIRPORT TO KAANAPALI
If you go from Kahului airport to Kaanapali by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 50 minutes and the taxi fare from Maui Airport to Kaanapali is around $100-120 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depending on traffic and your final destination.
If you go by taxi from Maui airport to Kapalua will take around 1 hour travel time. The taxi fare from Kahului airport to Kapalua is around $130-140 USD.
UBER MAUI TO KAANAPALI

If you are ordering Uber in Maui 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 $100 USD depending on your destination and time of the day with from Maui to Kaanapali.
CAR RENTAL AT MAUI AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Maui’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Kaanapali. It will take you 50 minutes to get from Kahului airport to Kaanapali with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available in the airport. Prices are around €50-60 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 Kaanapali. Make sure you have parking place in your hotel or Airbnb since sometimes can be so challenging in Kaanapali.
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION MAUI TO KAANAPALI
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 Maui. Prices are around $140 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $35 USD per person.
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BEST WAY FROM MAUI AIRPORT TO KAANAPALI
The best way from Maui Airport to Kaanapali is getting by bus if you are traveling on a budget for $4 USD and 3 hours travel time.
You can get Uber, or a taxi since the distances aren’t far and you will get in your accommodation in 50 minutes for around $100-120 USD especially great idea if you are traveling with someone to split the cost.
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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Ruben Arribas is the co-founder of Gamintraveler and a Spanish traveler who has traveled to more than 100 countries around the world. He is now a full-time digital nomad.
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