Honolulu Airport to Honolulu City Centre transfer

21.3 km by road about 31 min without traffic from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

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Private transfers booked with Welcome Pickups. Distance and drive time: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026.

The trip

Honolulu City Centre is 21.3 km from Honolulu Airport by road. With no traffic the drive takes about 31 min; allow more at rush hour and, on arrival, for passport control and baggage. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly and see the price for your date and group size before you pay.

See the route on OpenStreetMap

Other ways from HNL to Honolulu

  • TheBus W Line to Downtown, Kakaako, Ala Moana Center and Waikiki$3.25 cash (exact change); $3.00 2-hour pass on a HOLO card · Not listed by the airport
  • Skyline rail from Lelepaua Station$3.00 2-hour pass on a HOLO card (cash not accepted) · Not listed by the airport
  • TheBus Route 42 (late night)$3.25 cash; $3.00 on a HOLO card · Not listed by the airport
  • TaxiNot listed by the airport · Depends on traffic

From Hawaii DOT Airports: TheBus and Skyline at HNL, Hawaii DOT Airports: ground transportation at HNL, TheBus: fares and passes, Wikipedia: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (distance to downtown), read 3 October 2026. Full HNL transport guide →

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FAQ

How far is Honolulu City Centre from Honolulu Airport?+

21.3 km by road from Honolulu Airport (HNL), about 31 min of driving without traffic (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026).

How do I get from Honolulu Airport to Honolulu City Centre?+

A private transfer goes door to door: book it before you fly and the price for your date is shown before you pay. Other options from HNL: TheBus W Line to Downtown, Kakaako, Ala Moana Center and Waikiki ($3.25 cash (exact change); $3.00 2-hour pass on a HOLO card), Skyline rail from Lelepaua Station ($3.00 2-hour pass on a HOLO card (cash not accepted)), TheBus Route 42 (late night) ($3.25 cash; $3.00 on a HOLO card), Taxi (Not listed by the airport), from the operators' own pages listed below.

Where else can I book a transfer to from Honolulu Airport?+

Other places with pre-booked transfers from HNL: Waikīkī (25.6 km).