Transportation

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

The island of O‘ahu is serviced by the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Airlines that fly to Hawai‘i include Hawaiian, Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines, and a wide variety of airlines from abroad. The airport is about a 20-minute drive (non-rush hour traffic time) from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa or Waikiki.

Ground Transportation

AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICES (check links below for current rates)

RIDE SHARE

Lyft and Uber operate to and from Honolulu airport and around the island. 

For Interisland and International arrivals, use the second median on the departures level, across from Lobby 2. For Mainland US arrivals, use the second median on the departures level, across from Lobby 8, or the median outside of Lobby 5.

TAXI
There is taxi service available outside the baggage claim area at the airport. An average fare from the airport to Waikiki or the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus is between $30-35. You can also call:

CAR RENTALS
Various car rental companies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty) have onsite or offsite rent-a-car offices at the Honolulu International Airport.

For more information on ground transportation options available from the airport, see the Getting To & From section on the airport website.

THE BUS
Route and Schedule Information: (808) 848-5555. Website: http://www.thebus.org

Download DaBus2 – The Oahu Bus app on your phone (available from the Apple App Store or Google Play) to locate stops and see live GPS of your bus’ arrival! Otherwise, click here for bus route timetables.

O‘ahu’s bus system, logically dubbed “TheBUS,” offers island-wide service. TheBus now offers Holo Cards, which allow you to tap on and off of the bus instead of paying in cash each time. Holo Cards can be purchased at numerous locations in Waikiki. You can load your card at the same locations where you purchase them. After making an account online, you can also load your card digitally on your phone or computer.

If you are traveling with a Holo card, you automatically earn a day pass after your second ride and travel the rest of the day free. This amounts to $5.50 per day.

One-way fare for TheBus:

  • $3.00 for adults
  • $1.50 for youths (children 5 and under free)
  • $1.25 for seniors & persons with Disability ID cards

Exact change is required when paying in cash.

​Bus lines that service the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa include A, #4, #6, and #13 (best option between Waikiki and UHM).

IMPORTANT NOTE: People carrying large suitcases or baggage are not allowed on TheBus. If you have smaller items, you can ride on the bus. Click here for baggage rules for TheBus.

Transportation to and from Conference Venue

The Hawai‘i Imin International Conference Center (conference venue) is located at 1777 East-West Road on the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus. It is about 3 miles from Waikiki.

CONFERENCE SHUTTLE SERVICE

We are looking into providing complimentary shuttle service from our conference hotels in Waikiki to the Imin Center and back during the conference. Stay tuned for updates.

OTHER WAYS TO TRAVEL TO CAMPUS

More information on travel to and around the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) campus can be found here.

Tip: If you take The Bus, Route #13 goes directly between Waikiki and UHM

PARKING ON CAMPUS

The most plentiful and cheapest parking is in the five-story Zone 20 Parking Structure ($5 flat rate) on lower campus. From Dole Street, turn onto Lower Campus Rd and enter the parking structure. Go up to the top floor and cross the street onto campus.The conference venue is about a 15 minute walk from the parking structure. 

Additional UH Manoa parking information

Need help finding your way around campus? Check out our campus map. 

NOTE: The Imin Center is also known as “Jefferson Hall” and is often listed that way on campus maps.