Honolulu Airport Transfer: Waikiki & Cruise Terminal Shuttle

A greeter with your name on a sign meets you at baggage claim

You're met at baggage claim by a greeter with your name, helped with luggage, and driven to your Waikiki or Kahala hotel or cruise terminal in a shared shuttle. The fixed price and included meet-and-greet mean no negotiating at the curb or hunting for a ride after a long flight. Call the supplier at least three days ahead if you need to book a return transfer at a specific time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Airport shuttle transfer to hotel or cruise

• Meet VIP greeter at baggage claim
• Receive assistance with luggage
• Escort to shared shuttle van
• Travel to Waikiki, Kahala, or cruise terminal

The experience

Someone in a green and white aloha shirt is holding a placard with your name on it. That's how you know the Honolulu airport transfer has already started. They help you with luggage and walk you to the shuttle van waiting outside: no hunting for ground transportation, no negotiating with a taxi line, no wrestling a rental car counter. The van leaves HNL and heads to Waikiki, Kahala, or the cruise terminal depending on where you're staying. It's a shared shuttle, so you'll have other passengers, but the route is straightforward and the drive takes about 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and your drop-off point.

What makes this different from just calling an Uber is the meet-and-greet itself. You land after a flight, tired and holding a phone that might not have service yet, and someone is already looking for you. The driver knows the route cold, knows where the hotels are, knows the traffic patterns on the way into Waikiki. You get two pieces of luggage and one personal item included. That's the standard, and it covers most travelers. If you need to arrange a specific pickup time for a return trip, you call ahead at least three days before and they lock it in.

The shuttle runs to Waikiki hotels, Kahala Resort, and the cruise terminal, but not to Aulani Disney Resort or the Ko'olina area on the west side: worth checking if that's where you're headed. Vehicles are wheelchair accessible on request if you let them know when you book. The whole point is that you don't have to think about ground transport the moment you land. It's already arranged, the price is fixed, and a real person is waiting for you at baggage claim.

What’s included

Your transfer includes meet-and-greet service at baggage claim (when available), luggage assistance, one-way shared shuttle transportation from Honolulu International Airport to your hotel in Waikiki, Kahala, or the cruise terminal, two pieces of luggage and one personal item per passenger, and local taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Transfer from the airport to Waikiki hotelsNo fixed timeShuttle from Honolulu Airport to Waikiki hotels or the Honolulu Cruise Terminal; pickup is included

Airport to KahalaNo fixed timeShuttle from Honolulu International Airport to the Kahala Hotel; includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 15

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by VIP Trans

Is this one for you?Book this if you land in Honolulu and want to skip the taxi line and rental car counter: the fixed price and meet-and-greet at baggage claim mean you're on your way to your hotel or ship without arranging anything else once you touch down.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to arrange pickup in advance?

Yes. Pre-book your reservation. If you need a specific pickup time for a return transfer, call the supplier at least three days before your departure date.

Will someone be waiting for me at the airport?

Yes, a greeter in a green and white aloha shirt will meet you at baggage claim with a sign bearing your name and help with your luggage.

How long is the drive to Waikiki?

Approximately 30 to 40 minutes from Honolulu International Airport, depending on traffic and your specific drop-off location.

What if I'm staying at Aulani Disney Resort?

This shuttle does not service Aulani Disney Resort or the Ko'olina area. You'll need to arrange alternative transportation for that destination.

How much luggage can I bring?

Two pieces of luggage and one personal item per passenger are included at no extra cost.

Is the shuttle wheelchair accessible?

Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible on request if you notify the operator at the time of booking. The driver cannot assist with boarding or disembarking due to insurance regulations.

Can I book a return transfer from my hotel to the airport?

Yes, but you must call the supplier at least three days in advance to arrange a specific pickup time for your departure transfer.