HNL → Waikiki

Daniel K. Inouye Airport to Waikiki

The quickest way from Daniel K. Inouye to Waikiki is usually the Taxi (airport open taxi system) (20–40 min). The cheapest is the TheBus routes 19, 20 and the W Line. Landing late, use Taxi (airport open taxi system).

HNLArrivalsTaxi stands on the centre median outside baggage claim
Taxi (airport open taxi system) · 20–40 min
Door to door; Waikiki is about 10 miles awayAirport open taxi system
Onward to the centre
WaikikiWaikiki

Waikiki is 11 km (7 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

Checked against sources:1 October 2026· How we verify

Markers only: Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) and Waikiki. Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest: TheBus routes 19, 20 and the W Line
Fastest: Taxi (airport open taxi system)
Arriving late: Taxi (airport open taxi system)
With kids: Taxi (airport open taxi system)
Heavy luggage: Taxi (airport open taxi system)

Every option compared

Transport from Daniel K. Inouye to Waikiki
Option	From → to	Time	Price	Hours
Taxi (airport open taxi system) Airport open taxi system	Taxi stands on the centre median outside baggage claim → Door to door; Waikiki is about 10 miles away	20–40 min	Varies	On demand
TheBus routes 19, 20 and the W Line TheBus (City and County of Honolulu)	TheBus stops at the terminals (upper level) → Ala Moana Center and Waikiki	45 min–1h 10m	Varies	Regular service through the day

Step by step

Taxi (airport open taxi system) taxi

Pick-up: Taxi stands on the centre median outside baggage claim
Goes to: Door to door; Waikiki is about 10 miles away
Time: 20–40 min
Frequency: On demand
Payment: Metered

Cross to the centre median outside baggage claim, where taxi dispatchers load the queue.

TheBus routes 19, 20 and the W Line bus

Pick-up: TheBus stops at the terminals (upper level)
Goes to: Ala Moana Center and Waikiki
Time: 45 min–1h 10m
Frequency: Regular service through the day
Payment: Fare by HOLO card or the HOLO app; only bags you can hold on your lap or under the seat
Luggage: Large suitcases are not allowed on TheBus

Find the TheBus stop at your terminal and board route 19, 20 or the W Line towards Waikiki.
Travel light; large luggage isn't allowed on board.

Daniel K. Inouye airport guide →

Sources

en.wikipedia.org — airport and airlines-and-destinations table, checked 2026-10-01
airports.hawaii.gov — airport open taxi system, stands on the median by baggage claim
airports.hawaii.gov — about ten miles to Waikiki
airports.hawaii.gov — TheBus routes at the airport to Ala Moana and Waikiki
thebus.org — W Line airport–Downtown–Ala Moana–Waikiki

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