The Best Way to Get Around Oahu?

TheBus!

When you are on vacation, how do you usually get around? You probably rent a car and drive yourselves to the places you want to visit. But when you visit Honolulu (Waikiki) on Oahu that may not be the best choice. Parking is at a premium – literally, as there is not much room and parking costs can add up. Plus you have to deal with city traffic.

The answer? TheBus! This is Oahu’s transportation success story. It isn’t just for locals going back and forth to work. Many visitors also take TheBus. It goes all around the island, with many Regular and Express routes. All of the vehicles are lift-equipped, and there is a very successful Bikes on Buses program.

Value-wise, TheBus can’t be beat. Just go into any ABC store (they are everywhere in Hawaii!) and ask for a 4 Day Visitors Pass. It costs just $20, and is good for unlimited rides on any routes for 4 consecutive days. Think how much it would cost to rent a car for 4 days. And with the cost of gas - well, you can see how much less expensive TheBus is!

But don’t be fooled into thinking the only visitors that ride the bus are the country bumpkin type! People from all walks of life have discovered TheBus, and enjoy using it.

Where does TheBus go? Just about any place you would want to visit. Here are just a few of the popular attractions accessible by taking TheBus:

Honolulu International Airport

Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park

Polynesian Cultural Center

Ala Moana Beach Park/Magic Island

North Shore

Bishop Museum

Chinatown

Iolani Palace

Honolulu Zoo

Waikiki Aquarium

Arizona Memorial/USS Bowfin/USS Missouri

Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific

Diamond Head Crater

Aloha Tower Marketplace

Ala Moana Center

So give TheBus a try. Sit back in air conditioned comfort, enjoy the other passengers, and arrive at your destination relaxed and ready to enjoy whatever you vacation has in store for you!

Bonnie Peterson is the owner of More Travel 4 You/More Hawaii 4 You in Phoenix, AZ. She is a Hawaii Destination Consultant, assisting clients with their visits to Hawaii, including vacations, weddings and honeymoons, and business. Bonnie is also a Specialist with many Cruise Lines, helping her clients find the cruise that is perfect for them. Her More Hawaii 4 You website offers information on the Islands of Hawaii, including travel specials and articles like this one. She also has a general travel site, More Travel 4 You, where you will find all types of travel offers and information.