The Bus and Skyline
Overview
The City & County of Honolulu provides an island-wide public transportation system that serves Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Skyline is Honolulu’s rail system, and TheBus is Honolulu’s bus system. For more information click on the links below.
Customer Service
(808) 848-5555
Option 1 – Honolulu Estimated Arrival System
Option 2 – Transit Information
Option 3 – HOLO Customer Service
Option 4 – Skyline Lost & Found
Option 5 – TheBus Customer Service and Lost & Found
For real time Skyline and TheBus arrival times, download the Transit App at https://transitapp.com/en/region/oahu
SKYLINE
SKYLINE STATIONS AND HOURS OF OPERATION
Weekdays and Weekends 4:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.* (start of last full trip)
4:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. trains arrive every 10 minutes
8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. trains arrive every 15 minutes
*Note: Additional trips are scheduled in both directions after 10:00 p.m., however, these late-night trips will not service the entire Skyline route.
Lelepaua Station at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Directions
Located between the International Parking Garage and Terminal 2 Parking Garage, with entrances/exits via:
– Ground level
– International Parking Garage, 4th floor
– Terminal 2 Parking Garage, 4th floor
There are dedicated luggage racks on all Skyline trains.
Bus Routes
W LINE
Eastbound route goes from the airport, then to Downtown Honolulu (via Nimitz Highway), Kakaako, Ala Moana Shopping Center and ends in Waikiki.
Westbound route goes from Waikiki to the Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport via same route.
Bus Route No. 42 (Route service is only available after 10:30 p.m.)
Westbound goes from the Airport to Ewa Beach.
Eastbound goes from the Airport to Waikiki (only 1 Eastbound trip daily).
Bus Schedule
For more bus schedule and route information: www.thebus.org
W Line Weekay Service
Every 10 minutes during peak hours
Every 15 minutes in off peaks
Every 30 minutes after 7pm
W Line Sat/Sun/Holiday Service
Every 15 minutes
Every 30 minutes after 7pm
Bus Stop
Bus Stop is located east of the lei stands on Ala Onaona Street, fronting the Lelepaua Station.
Fares & Passes
Cash or Holo Card is accepted onboard TheBus and Handivan, but a HOLO card is required to ride Skyline. Adult HOLO cards are available at the Ticket Vending Machine at the Lelepaua Station. Free transfers (Skyline and TheBus) are allowed up to 2.5 hours from the initial paid tap. No transfers allowed when using cash.
Click here for more info on How HOLO Works and Where to Get It
- HOLO Customer Service (808)-768-HOLO (4656)
For the most up-to-date information, please visit TheBus’ Fares & Passes webpage.
Baggage Rules
All bags must be able to be placed under the feet or on the lap without protruding into the aisle way. No bag may be larger than 22″x14″x9″.
