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The Bus


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 329 attractions in Oahu
Traveler Description: Oahu's public transportation system.
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Attraction type: Public transportation system
Activities: Group tours/bus tour
Address: Oahu, HI

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5 of 5 stars
Myntrav 16 contributions
Digby, Canada
Mar 16, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

This is the first time I've taken advantage of the bus system on Oahu, and it was a pleasant surprise. Yes, there were times we stood the entire trip, but we knew enough to not do a huge food shop and try to bus it home during rush hour. The transfer system they have allows you to use the transfer... more

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3 of 5 stars
bexy05 20 contributions
Manitoba, Canada
Apr 25, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

The bus does provide a good service for tourists who do not have cars to get around - it makes getting to places outside the immediate Waikiki area quite accessible. My only issue with it has been the enormous crowds - spending an hour in heavy traffic standing up is difficult especially carrying 10 bags of stuff purchased. For this... more

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5 of 5 stars
ming 5 contributions
Invermere, British Columbia
May 17, 2006
9/9 found this review helpful

I love the bus, use it all the time, been around the island several times, you mingle with the locals including school children. Buy a bus pass, it will enhance your visit to Waikiki, Honolulu and the whole of Oahu. It's even great for handicapped people, they will board your scooter for you. And everybody is so friendly, the Bus... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Nov 14, 2005
15/15 found this review helpful

Highly recommend visitors to take advantage of the Bus as much as possible on Oahu. Traffic density on Oahu is second only to LA, so to say driving can be aggrevating is an understatement. Service in the Honolulu core (which includes Waikiki) is phenomenal; never any long waits and you get pretty much everywhere you want. On the outskirts of... more

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5 of 5 stars
Al!ceM66 10 contributions
MN prior HI SD and other states
Nov 24, 2004
19/19 found this review helpful

THE BUS inspite of price changes and route swaps is still the best way to get around. The savings I got from not having to pay for insurance and gas and etc is well worth the bus wait. Most of the time the wait is only 5-10 min. It is also a lot less stressful than seating in the H-1... more

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4 of 5 stars
Hacci 19 contributions
tokyo
Feb 20, 2009

たくさんの系統があって本当に便利だと思います。2ドルでトランスファーもできてお特な気分。親切・陽気な運転手さんにあたると... more

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Oahu, HI