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The Bus

Oahu, HI
Ranked #100 of 351 attractions in Oahu
4.0 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Public Transportation Systems
Activities: Group tours/bus tour
Description: Oahu's public transportation system.
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ontario canada
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The bus service here is wonderful. Only $2.50 a ride(and you can get a transfer that is good for 2 hours). Felt safe, buses were clean, on time and the drivers were helpful. You can ride the whole island. The riders are also very helpful if you are confused. More

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honolulu
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

The Bus is extreamly uncomfortable, always late, dirty and freezing cold. And you can't take luggage on the bus to the airport - how stupid is that? More

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Kailua, Hawaii
Top Contributor
62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

As a family, we have relied on The Bus for many years. For students and adults alike it is a indispensible part of our life here. More

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Hawaii
Top Contributor
76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

The Honolulu bus for the few times that it is full or it is raining and people smell wet... is a very efficient and friendly, clean and well organized system of mass transit. I just wish the buses were more electric.. using energy from solar panels on roof for at least air conditioning.. and how about some video in the... More

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Vancouver, Canada
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012
10
people found this review helpful

The bus experience was the worst i have ever had the first day we arrived. Had 2 abolutely rude bus drivers and almost decided not to use the bus. These two Drivers couldn't care about anyone. After that day all the driver we abolutely great very helpful and went out their way to help you. First thing go the ABC... More

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Aiea, Hawaii
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Although we live here and drive everywhere it was fun to take The Bus (#52) and tour the island. More

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Waianae, Hawaii
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

On time, clean, and used by everyone. Other cities could should use this as an example. More

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Kapolei, Hawaii
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I enjoy riding the bus simply because I find driving boring. The bus offers you a ride to where you need to be and compared to gas prices is actually very affordable. Although it can be crowded it is for the most part on time and fairly clean. As a local I am very grateful for our transit system however... More

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Kailua, Hawaii
Top Contributor
69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011

Low cost, frequent schedule and will get you anywhere on the island including Grandma or Aunty's House. More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011

I really enjoyed TheBus for all the reasons mentioned in other reviews. However, while staying up on the North Shore, one bus driver went right past me without stopping, even though I was standing prominently in the bus stop by the bench, and even waved at him. The driver just looked at me and kept on going. (I AM a... More

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