There are 5 ways to get from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Waipahu by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station to Pouhala Waipahu Transit Center Stationsubway Skyline
18 minDrive 10.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Waipahucar 10.1 mi
15 min$2–3Line 40 bus
- Take the bus from Nimitz Hwy + Opp Aolele St to Waipahu Depot Rd + Farrington Hwybus 40 / ...
30 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Waipahutaxi 10.1 mi
15 min$60–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Honolulu-HNL to Waipahu10.1 mi
15 min$40–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Waipahu is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Waipahu is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $60 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nimitz Hwy + Opp Aolele St and arriving at Waipahu Depot Rd + Farrington Hwy. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station station and arriving at Pouhala Waipahu Transit Center Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
The distance between Honolulu Airport (HNL) and Waipahu is 9 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.
The best way to get from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Waipahu without a car is to subway which takes 18 min and costs .
The subway from Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station to Pouhala Waipahu Transit Center Station takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Waipahu bus services, operated by TheBus, depart from Nimitz Hwy + Opp Aolele St station.
Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Waipahu train services, operated by Skyline, depart from Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station.
Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Waipahu bus services, operated by TheBus, arrive at Waipahu Depot Rd + Farrington Hwy station.
What companies run services between Honolulu Airport (HNL), USA and Waipahu, HI, USA?
Skyline operates a subway from Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station to Pouhala Waipahu Transit Center Station every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, TheBus operates a bus from Nimitz Hwy + Opp Aolele St to Waipahu Depot Rd + Farrington Hwy every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min.
- Phone
- +1 808-848-5555
- Website
- TheBus
Bus from Nimitz Hwy + Opp Aolele St to Waipahu Depot Rd + Farrington Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- TheBus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Honolulu-HNL to Waipahu
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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 Waipahu train services, operated by Skyline, arrive at Pouhala Waipahu Transit Center Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Waipahu is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Waipahu.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Honolulu Airport (HNL) and Waipahu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.