There are 5 ways to get from Waipahu to Honolulu Airport (HNL) by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Pouhala Waipahu Transit Center Station to Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Stationsubway Skyline
18 minDrive 9.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waipahu to Honolulu Airport (HNL)car 9.3 mi
15 min$2–3Line 40 bus
- Take the bus from Waipahu Depot Rd + Hikimoe St to Nimitz Hwy + Aolele Stbus 40 / ...
30 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waipahu to Honolulu Airport (HNL)taxi 9.3 mi
15 min$55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Waipahu to Honolulu-HNL9.3 mi
15 min$40–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waipahu to Honolulu Airport (HNL) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Waipahu to Honolulu Airport (HNL) is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $55 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waipahu Depot Rd + Hikimoe St and arriving at Nimitz Hwy + Aolele St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pouhala Waipahu Transit Center Station station and arriving at Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
The distance between Waipahu and Honolulu Airport (HNL) is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waipahu to Honolulu Airport (HNL) without a car is to subway which takes 18 min and costs .
The subway from Pouhala Waipahu Transit Center Station to Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Waipahu to Honolulu Airport (HNL) bus services, operated by TheBus, depart from Waipahu Depot Rd + Hikimoe St station.
Waipahu to Honolulu Airport (HNL) train services, operated by Skyline, depart from Pouhala Waipahu Transit Center Station.
Waipahu to Honolulu Airport (HNL) bus services, operated by TheBus, arrive at Nimitz Hwy + Aolele St station.
What companies run services between Waipahu, HI, USA and Honolulu Airport (HNL), USA?
Skyline operates a subway from Pouhala Waipahu Transit Center Station to Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, TheBus operates a bus from Waipahu Depot Rd + Hikimoe St to Nimitz Hwy + Aolele St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min.
- Phone
- +1 808-848-5555
- Website
- TheBus
Bus from Waipahu Depot Rd + Hikimoe St to Nimitz Hwy + Aolele St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- TheBus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Waipahu to Honolulu-HNL
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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
Waipahu to Honolulu Airport (HNL) train services, operated by Skyline, arrive at Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waipahu to Honolulu Airport (HNL) is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Waipahu to Honolulu Airport (HNL).
There are 1116+ hotels available in Honolulu Airport (HNL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Waipahu and Honolulu Airport (HNL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


