There are 5 ways to get from Waikīkī to Pūpūkea by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ala Moana Bl + South St to Kamehameha Hwy + Ke Nui Rdbus 60
2h 33m$3Drive 38.4 mi
- Drive from Waikīkī to Pūpūkeacar 38.4 mi
1h 1m$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waikīkī to Pūpūkeataxi 38.4 mi
1h 1m$150–190Bus via Waiawa Pearl Highlands Station
- Take the bus from Ala Moana Bl + Opp Kahanamoku St to Lagoon Dr + Ualena Stbus W Line
- Take the bus from Kamehameha Hwy + Acacia Rd to Kamehameha Hwy + Opp Ke Nui Rdbus 88A
2h 38m$9Bus via Kamehameha Hwy + Weed Circle
- Take the bus from Alapai Transit Center to Kamehameha Hwy + Weed Circlebus 52
2h 55m$6
Waikīkī to Pūpūkea by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waikīkī to Pūpūkea is to bus which costs $3 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Waikīkī to Pūpūkea is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Waikīkī to Pūpūkea. However, there are services departing from Kuhio Ave + Opp Dukes Ln and arriving at Kamehameha Hwy + Ke Nui Rd via Ala Moana Bl + South St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Waikīkī and Pūpūkea is 50 miles. The road distance is 38.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waikīkī to Pūpūkea without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Waikīkī to Pūpūkea, including transfers.
Waikīkī to Pūpūkea bus services, operated by TheBus, depart from Ala Moana Bl + South St station.
Waikīkī to Pūpūkea bus services, operated by TheBus, arrive at Kamehameha Hwy + Ke Nui Rd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waikīkī to Pūpūkea is 39 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Waikīkī to Pūpūkea.
There are 163+ hotels available in Pūpūkea.
What companies run services between Waikīkī, HI, USA and Pūpūkea, HI, USA?
TheBus operates a bus from Ala Moana Bl + South St to Kamehameha Hwy + Ke Nui Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 808-848-5555
- Website
- TheBus
Bus from Ala Moana Bl + South St to Kamehameha Hwy + Ke Nui Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- TheBus
Bus from Ala Moana Bl + Opp Kahanamoku St to Lagoon Dr + Ualena St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- TheBus
Bus from Kamehameha Hwy + Acacia Rd to Kamehameha Hwy + Opp Ke Nui Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- TheBus
Bus from Alapai Transit Center to Kamehameha Hwy + Weed Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- TheBus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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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