There are 5 ways to get from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station to Kahauiki Kalihi Transit Center Stationsubway Skyline
6 minDrive 5.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulucar 5.4 mi
10 min$1–2Bus
- Take the bus from Lelepaua Airport Station to Nimitz Hwy + Opp Bishop Stbus W Line
19 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulutaxi 5.4 mi
10 min$35–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Honolulu-HNL to Honolulu5.4 mi
10 min$50–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lelepaua Airport Station station and arriving at Nimitz Hwy + Opp Bishop St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station station and arriving at Kahauiki Kalihi Transit Center Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Honolulu Airport (HNL) and Honolulu is 2 miles. The road distance is 5.4 miles.
The best way to get from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs .
The subway from Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station to Kahauiki Kalihi Transit Center Station takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu bus services, operated by TheBus, depart from Lelepaua Airport Station.
Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu train services, operated by Skyline, depart from Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station.
Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu bus services, operated by TheBus, arrive at Nimitz Hwy + Opp Bishop St station.
What companies run services between Honolulu Airport (HNL), USA and Honolulu, HI, USA?
Skyline operates a subway from Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station to Kahauiki Kalihi Transit Center Station every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, TheBus operates a bus from Lelepaua Airport Station to Nimitz Hwy + Opp Bishop St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min.
- Phone
- +1 808-848-5555
- Website
- TheBus
Bus from Lelepaua Airport Station to Nimitz Hwy + Opp Bishop St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- TheBus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Honolulu-HNL to Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Hello Cab Hawaii
- Phone
- +1 808-466-7777
- Website
- hellocabhawaii.com
The Cab
- Phone
- +1 808-422-2222
- Website
- thecabhawaii.com
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More Questions & Answers
Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu train services, operated by Skyline, arrive at Kahauiki Kalihi Transit Center Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu is 5 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Honolulu.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Honolulu Airport (HNL) and Honolulu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.