Packman1000 Posted August 12, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2022 We are a party of 4 adults arriving at pier 10 in Honolulu on a Monday. We need to get to Pearl Harbor in the morning, then we are going to Waikiki Beach, then back to pier 10 in the evening. I'm looking for advice on which type of transportation would work best for us - taxi, Uber, or The Bus. I estimated that a taxi on all three legs would be over $120 + tip, which isn't terrible but wanted to know about less expensive options. Does The Bus have an express version, or is it normal city bus with many stops? Is Uber readily available at each of our destinations (in the past we've found that getting an Uber shortly after the ship docks is difficult)? We can also use different transportation options for each leg of our trip if that would work better. Thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted August 12, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2022 TheBus is a normal city bus. I suspect any express versions would either not be going in your direction in the morning (you are going away from town to get to PH), and not running mid day when you return to Waikiki. You had the correct order in your post...Uber, taxi, TheBus. Having used all the things you mention, if time were no real issue, I would take TheBus first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted August 12, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 12, 2022 31 minutes ago, Packman1000 said: Is Uber readily available at each of our destinations (in the past we've found that getting an Uber shortly after the ship docks is difficult)? Uber and Lyft work very well in Honolulu and has become our go to when we are there for bouncing around. Cars are readily available and you can use the XL version to comfortably take 4 adults. I don't think you are going to see the compression in demand because of the cruise ship arrival that you think-- on a port stop a sizable portion will be piling onto busses for prearranged tours. If it were the end of the cruise you would most likely see more demand. Bonus is that we have found that a sizable amount of Uber/Lyft drivers are off duty service members or the spouses of service members stationed locally. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packman1000 Posted August 12, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted August 12, 2022 50 minutes ago, princeton123211 said: Uber and Lyft work very well in Honolulu and has become our go to when we are there for bouncing around. Cars are readily available and you can use the XL version to comfortably take 4 adults. I don't think you are going to see the compression in demand because of the cruise ship arrival that you think-- on a port stop a sizable portion will be piling onto busses for prearranged tours. If it were the end of the cruise you would most likely see more demand. Bonus is that we have found that a sizable amount of Uber/Lyft drivers are off duty service members or the spouses of service members stationed locally. Good points about Uber at this port, since it's not the end of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted August 13, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Both Uber and Lyft are great in Honolulu, but cabs are reasonable too and lined up when the ship arrives. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paml Posted November 1, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Do any of the Ubers seat 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted November 1, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2022 6 hours ago, paml said: Do any of the Ubers seat 6? Yes, UberXL seat up to 6 passengers. Usually an SUV with a third row or a minivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paml Posted November 5, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Thankyou. We have never done Uber so this will be an experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJHere Posted November 28, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 28, 2022 So to have a Uber when we depart the ship in Honolulu, We would need to pre-arrange on App? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted November 28, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 28, 2022 30 minutes ago, DJHere said: So to have a Uber when we depart the ship in Honolulu, We would need to pre-arrange on App? Pre arrange? No. Just request when you are ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjnh Posted November 28, 2022 #11 Share Posted November 28, 2022 7 hours ago, DJHere said: So to have a Uber when we depart the ship in Honolulu, We would need to pre-arrange on App? We have used Uber in other ports and intend to use it in Honolulu in February. Based on our Uber experience in other ports, they are readily available, within just a few minutes of requesting from the app. Some cities regulate where Ubers can pick up and it is often not where the Citi Taxis are located but maybe just a short block away from the taxi stand. I suggest you ask where the Uber pick up area is at the pier and order the Uber from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted November 28, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 28, 2022 2 hours ago, pmjnh said: We have used Uber in other ports and intend to use it in Honolulu in February. Based on our Uber experience in other ports, they are readily available, within just a few minutes of requesting from the app. I don't know if you are referring to the other ports on a Hawaii cruise or other ports other areas. My experience in Hawaiian ports is that only Honolulu has Uber "readily available", it is a large modern city. But Kauai, for example, the entire island only has 70 licensed Ubers currently and only a bit more than half are in Lihue. 37 Ubers isn't enough when a 3,000 passenger ship docks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjnh Posted November 28, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, scottca075 said: I don't know if you are referring to the other ports on a Hawaii cruise or other ports other areas. My experience in Hawaiian ports is that only Honolulu has Uber "readily available", it is a large modern city. But Kauai, for example, the entire island only has 70 licensed Ubers currently and only a bit more than half are in Lihue. 37 Ubers isn't enough when a 3,000 passenger ship docks. Sorry, I was referring to Uber use in other US and Canadian ports in general, not specifically to Hawaian ports. Good information, thanks for clarifying. Edited November 28, 2022 by pmjnh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJHere Posted December 1, 2022 #14 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Thank You For All The Great Uber Info, Very Helpful! We Need Uber In Honolulu To Go To Pearl Harbor Then To Luau 🌺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted December 1, 2022 #15 Share Posted December 1, 2022 11 minutes ago, DJHere said: Thank You For All The Great Uber Info, Very Helpful! We Need Uber In Honolulu To Go To Pearl Harbor Then To Luau 🌺 Uber is readily available in and around urban Honolulu. I would NOT bet on easily getting an Uber from a luau if the luau is anyplace but urban Honolulu, meaning not in Ko Olina/Kapolei or Waimea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j Nowak Posted December 29, 2022 #16 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Hello, will be in Oahu in Sept 0f 2023. Is there anywhere at Pearl Harbor to put your carry on luggage, while taking the tour. Thank you. Any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted December 29, 2022 #17 Share Posted December 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, j Nowak said: Is there anywhere at Pearl Harbor to put your carry on luggage, while taking the tour. The visitors center has a luggage check. Bags are severely limited at Pearl Harbor. https://www.nps.gov/perl/planyourvisit/safety.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERNLYN Posted December 30, 2022 #18 Share Posted December 30, 2022 j NOWAK, see you are going POA Sept 23, we are a group of 7, going Sept, 9-16, are you the same date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted January 2, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 2, 2023 I wouldn't expect it to be closed for long. Feel free to contact them via their website or phone. Contact info can be found here: Wailua River Boat Tours to Fern Grotto on Kauai (ferngrottokauai.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theloo Posted May 14, 2023 #20 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Anyone have experience with the bus? Looks like they no longer sell a day pass on the bus, and I need a to buy a card in advance. Also, do kids still get a discount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted May 14, 2023 #21 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Reduced youth fare requires a card you get at a satellite city hall or transit office. Nothing is as easy as it once was. http://m.thebus.org/fare/ReducedFares2023.asp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theloo Posted May 14, 2023 #22 Share Posted May 14, 2023 3 hours ago, scottca075 said: Reduced youth fare requires a card you get at a satellite city hall or transit office. Nothing is as easy as it once was. http://m.thebus.org/fare/ReducedFares2023.asp Looks like the youth card is only for Hawaii residents. Has anyone been able to get the youth discount on the bus with cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted May 14, 2023 #23 Share Posted May 14, 2023 33 minutes ago, theloo said: Looks like the youth card is only for Hawaii residents. Has anyone been able to get the youth discount on the bus with cash? In the HOLO Card Visitors webpage is shows a youth discount. https://www.holocard.net/for-visitors/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted May 16, 2023 #24 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Getting a card in advance in not easy either, if by advance you mean "Before you get to Hawaii". You will need a Holo Card. It's the new bus pass that can be reloaded. We had to get ours at a satellite city hall by appointment but you can now buy them at retail stores in Hawaii. See this chart: Where to Buy a Card (holocard.net) A day pass can only be purchased at ABC Stores (there are a lot of them) in Waikiki. Cost is probably $7.50 which is the max charged per day of Bus riding with a Holo Card. (Though they might charge you $2 or $3 for the card itself). Once you own a Holo Card you can keep it and reload it online (or at some of the retail locations). I reload mine online. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted May 16, 2023 #25 Share Posted May 16, 2023 2 hours ago, CaribbeanBound said: Getting a card in advance in not easy either, if by advance you mean "Before you get to Hawaii". You will need a Holo Card. It's the new bus pass that can be reloaded. We had to get ours at a satellite city hall by appointment but you can now buy them at retail stores in Hawaii. See this chart: Where to Buy a Card (holocard.net) A day pass can only be purchased at ABC Stores (there are a lot of them) in Waikiki. Cost is probably $7.50 which is the max charged per day of Bus riding with a Holo Card. (Though they might charge you $2 or $3 for the card itself). Once you own a Holo Card you can keep it and reload it online (or at some of the retail locations). I reload mine online. Pretty sure ABC doesn't mark up the HOLO. They were cash only (strange) in December in Waikiki. They basically do it as a pass through. We only used ours one day, so didn't need to reload. ABC does NOT reload as I recall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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