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    4.0 (15 reviews)

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    Transfer point for some of the busses
    Jeana P.

    Alapai Transit Center is the transfer point for many bus routes and it is also the starting/ending point for a lot of the express busses. I remember over 20 years ago I used to stand in line for the 93 Makaha express bus. Back then there were few benches with shelters and couple portable potties for the brave folks to use. Individuals who showed up early for the express bus would claim a spot on the line against the fence by putting one of their personal belongings near the fence. Normally there would be backpacks or plastic bags hanging on the fence to mark the spot of the bus patron. Everyone who stood in line would greet each other and talk story until the 93 Makaha express bus arrives to pick up the passengers. Fast forward to the present time Alapai Transit Center had a major face lift. I like the new renovations for the public transportation facility. Few of the bus routes have their own designated area for the bus patrons to board the bus. Since I live in the Waianae Coast side of the island I would board either the 40 Makaha Towers bus or the C Makaha country express bus on Alapai Street. I always tend to miss the 93 Makaha express bus since it's only offered for individuals getting off from work or school. At least with the 40 Makaha Towers I know that bus will be offered to individuals 24 hours a day unless delayed or cancelled do to traffic, construction on the road, or bus break down. Alapai Transit Center offers plenty of seats for the bus riders. Hopefully no homeless individuals occupy them at night. I do know there is restroom facility for the bus drivers and bus riders. I have not stepped foot into the restroom yet so hopefully the janitors keeps the facility nice and clean for the bus patrons and drivers to use.

    HOT! Everyone is hiding in the shade!
    Jerrae R.

    This transit center is a hub of activity. Many of the country routes (West Oahu) start out from this center. The facility is kept very clean, lots of seats and they also provide a person directing the buses to the correct stop (3 designated stops). Well lit, unlike many of the other transit centers. They also keep the riders well informed if for any reason the buses are running behind. Most of the riders are either getting off of work or school, so there isn't much craziness taking place. Very organized, you line up in your designed line (according to route number) and board in an efficient manner, no pushing or shoving, thank goodness. Since this is usually the start of the buses route, you are guaranteed a seat on the long traffic filled journey to central or west Oahu.

    woops, that guy got in the middle of the pic. The busses wait in the huge unloading area of the transit center in the shade.
    Maria O.

    I LOVE THE NEW TRANSIT CENTER! It's got more seats with SHADE. I love that the benches have partitions on them so the homeless can't sleep on them anymore. Its cleaner and much more efficient than the old one. The shelters are huge so we now no longer have to stand in the sun. At the old transit center, people would hang their stuff on the fences to "hold" their place in line. So for alapai transit center newbies who weren't aware of this method of "queueing", they'd get barked at by old timers who had their "spot" in line first. Honestly, how is one to know there even WAS a line when the entire time everyone is waiting for the bus there was NO line of people at the fence to begin with. This new transit center has NO fence for those grumps to hang their crap on. So, it's HELLA entertaining to watch them fight for the door when the bus arrives. Seriously people, this is the FIRST stop. Seats are aplenty. The only con is that the loading area is further back than the old one so you need to adjust your timing if you're like me and like to get there right before the bus comes. You gotta hustle just a little bit further to get to your stop. But this center is much more beautiful and organized than the old one.

    Little D.

    Brand new Transit Center is nice with new homeless protected seats (although I bet they will find some way to be comfortable with the partitions). Nice looking landscaping on Kealamakai Street side. I can see a lot of money spent on this project. When they were building, I thought the wall statement was that the 5 storied parking would be for public use. Now the entrance is still closed and not being used. I don't think it is decided yet. I am hoping this will be for a public use. I will change my stars depending on their parking use decision. Tip: it is a center but no public bathroom. 03/16/13: Have not used it yet, but the bathrooms are open to public from this date. YELP 365 - 188/365

    James R.

    This transit center is basically used for express buses as they depart Monday - Friday between 3:00 to 6:30pm to various areas of the island. They have bulletin boards of the different routes and timetables of departure times. They have nice clean restroom for the public to use. The new traffic management center is being built next door and will be completed soon.

    Adam F.

    It's nice but there is a big draw back no public restrooms I hope the passengers complain enough that the City will do something. I feel sorry for those who have to wait. Also please smokers stand away form area to smoke thank you. I'm giving it a 3 until restrooms are provided.

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    TheBus - Bus 661

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    3.0(333 reviews)
    3.0 miKalihi

    Lots of automation since I rode the Bus. Voice from a speaker announced each stop. I notice most…read morepeople board with the HOLO card. Otherwise, it's $3.00 or $1.25 for seniors. There's also a price for teens. Mixed variety of people. There's a section in front that the driver opens up for someone on a wheelchair. Clean interior with moderate air conditioning. The driver I've encountered have been cordial though always with a serous look.

    Some observations on riding TheBus:…read more When entering a bus with more than half the seats filled, you might notice a natural human tendency for everyone to first take a seat all to themselves. As the bus continues to fill, another common sight is that a fairly large percentage of folks seem to be reserving the double seats for their own use, either by sitting on the aisle side of the seat, or by sitting on the inner side but seeming to block the aisle side with their belongings. Either way, this appears to signal that they're not inviting others to sit next to them. And most seasoned passengers seem to read these behaviors for what they appear to be. Some remain standing even when there are otherwise open aisle seats, making it difficult for newly boarding passengers to navigate around them, especially when those standing choose to do so while blocking the exits. Speaking of "exits," many or most buses have the type of rear doors with yellow strips on both sides, with some version of "Touch Here to Open Door." They also include an image of an open hand - seeming to mean you use your palms to push the doors open. On newer buses with the sensors still working properly, often you can use one finger to press on either yellow strip and the doors will open. But apparently because of abuse over time, for some doors you may need to use some force to cause the mechanism to work. Many ignore the yellow strips and the instructions and just attempt to push the doors open - which sometimes doesn't work at all - and then they may yell to the driver, "Back door!" My suggestion is to first wait for the green light over the exit doors to come on, then use your finger(s) to press on one of the yellow strips, but to smoothly switch to using more force, while still focusing on the yellow strips, if the mechanism has been desensitized. It should almost never be necessary to ignore the yellow strips and push on the doors themselves.

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    TheBus - This bus was full of high school kids packed as we passed two east Honolulu schools.

    This bus was full of high school kids packed as we passed two east Honolulu schools.

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    Aloha green friday and one less car on the road.

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    HART - Image of Station #9, as taken from the Park-and-Ride lot

    HART

    3.8(4 reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown

    My first ride from the airport to Hoopili. I looked at the uber rate and decided to take the rail…read moreas far as I could and then catch uber. Saved a lot of money. Was difficult to find at first since I was at baggage claim 26 (Delta), and the security told me to "just cross the street and take the elevator to the 4th floor in parking". Which left me on the fourth floor of parking with no rail in sight and no signs directing me to the rail (this would've been helpful). I simply guessed to turn left and walk across the parking lot with luggage and finally found it. Everyone was super helpful. Rail was clean, fast and efficient. Hoopili lot was safe and clean. Will be nice when they extend to Ala Moana. An extension to Kamakana would be great too.

    HART = Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation…read more I rode the route between Halawa / Aloha Stadium (Station 9) and Kualaka'i / East Kapolei (Station 1). The elapsed time was about 22min one way--so 44min round trip. I visit Honolulu regularly. I observed with interest as the "Skyline Rail" system was erected--and I read about all of the hiccups that have occurred along the way. Now that Section 1 of the system is operational, I wanted to ride it. I went to an ABC Store and purchased a HOLO card. The "Visitor" version of this mass transit pass is designed for tourists. An adult pass cost less than $10; it is good for one day; and it allows you unlimited access the city's light rail and public bus system for the day. I parked my car at the Park-and-Ride lot at Aloha Stadium and boarded the Skyline. It's interesting that this train does not have a driver on board. It's basically automated, with remote monitoring. There are public safety representatives patrolling each station, and riding the cars, to make sure things go smoothly. The cars have luggage racks; and racks so that people can bring their bikes/e-bikes, scooters--and surfboards. The seats are built for durability but are comfortable. The ride was smooth. The speaker system for announcements was clearly audible. The cars have air-con. This light rail is comparable to systems I rode in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur--and those systems have been widely accepted. So why would I (a tourist) want to ride the Skyline? There is the curiosity factor of wanting to try something while it is new. But in the same way that the Las Vegas Strip is not Las Vegas, Waikiki is not Honolulu. Looking out the window while riding the Skyline allowed me a glimpse of life outside the tourist zone. And you can see a lot from the elevated train. In addition to suburbs, shopping centers and industrial parks: Between Stations One and Four, you can see a lot of agricultural activity; and the interface as new housing developments encroach on ag lands. You can see a new type of faming taking hold: solar farms. Between Station Eight and Nine, you can see portions of Pearl Harbor, the ships in port, and The Pearl Harbor National Monument in the distance. Think of this like the Waikiki Trolly Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour bus; you're just taking a different tour. I look forward to trying Sections Two and Three. P.S. As the City of Honolulu seems to be taking over the Biki bikeshare system, I suggest that they install Biki bike racks at Skyline Rail stations, where feasible.

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    HART - Hoopili parking. Rail.

    Hoopili parking. Rail.

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    Oahu Party Bus - Razor Games Nerf

    Oahu Party Bus

    4.8(244 reviews)
    2.3 miKalihi

    Huge shout-out to OPB for making our company Christmas after-party unforgettable. Even though I…read morebooked pretty late and our first choice (the Coors) was already booked weeks out, they came through with "The Beast," and we were able to secure it just three days before our event. An extra shout-out to our driver, Delson; he was an absolute gem. We rented the bus for four hours on a Saturday, and he was incredible at staying in touch and being exactly where we needed him throughout the night. He even circled back to multiple stops when a few people realized they'd left phones or purses on the bus. We didn't have a set route; everyone wrote down a bar, and we spun the wheel roulette-style, which made the night even more fun. We ended up extending the rental by another two hours and would've gone longer if road closures for the marathon hadn't cut us off. Highly recommend OPB and Delson for any group event! We will definitely be booking again.

    We recently attended a birthday party that booked Oahu Party Bus for a teen celebration. Our party…read morebus driver Shane picked us up and immediately after entering the birthday teen, his friends, and parents were amazed by the lights, birthday decorations, and balloons that were already prepared by OPB. Everyone got to ride in the big "BEAST" bus to Kapolei Ka Makana Mall while enjoying the snacks and drinks that were also included in this package. On the bus the teens got to hookup their bluetooth and play music they enjoyed. OPB Staff- TJ greeted us at the mall and walked us over to arena. pointed out the restrooms nearby. After we all jumped back on the bus to cool off we headed to a park where TJ met us with tables ALREADY prepared with birthday table covers, 4 Large Hot Pizzas, and cold drinks ready for us to enjoy. Our last stop was the cherry on top- Daves Ice Cream Shop (personally my favorite ice cream and its MADE IN HAWAII). Cute little shop & the staff serving was very helpful in getting everyones order and we all sang happy birthday! My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Oahu Party Bus RAZOR cart & nerf Package so much that we went ahead and booked a party for our sons upcoming birthday. The main selling points is the great customer service, curbside service- immediately after exiting bus we were all directed and not lost in the iteniary with 15 teens and some parents, and above all the convenience of booking one package with everything included!! I wont have to set up decorations, pick up refreshments, or drive 25 people over to the west side- but instead sit back and enjoy our kids happiness & excitement! Thank You OPB!

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    Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort - Hilton Hawaiian Village

    Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

    3.1(3.1k reviews)
    1.8 miWaikiki
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    My family and I arrived around 1 PM. Our suite was not ready. There are numerous stores and…read morerestaurants in proximity to the resort. We dined in at a nearby restaurant, then walked around seeking Kona coffee. Our suite was ready around 3 PM. The suite was very spacious and I am mostly impressed with the cleanliness. The bathtub did have a ring of discoloration surrounding the drain. I gave my kids showers instead of baths to be on the safer side. I love that there are multiple pools on the resort. Although, I am disappointed that the adult pool closes at 6 PM, which all the other pools close at 9 PM. There is a private beach area, which my kids enjoyed. Beach chairs are $26 each, which are quite expensive. I appreciate the $65 per night dinning credit, which we utilized at the on site market for snacks and water. We enjoyed the brief firework show from our balcony suite. We attended the on site Huli Huli event, which was quite disappointing. I did not enjoy the food and it was pricey. $75 for skewers, corn, and shrimp. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and will contemplate on a return visit in the future.

    We picked the Hilton to stay as we're contemplating joining the membership. But after this…read moreexperience, we'll likely be going Marriott. Check in wasn't bad - busy, but it's a resort so expected. The shops are nice to have near. The real issues was within the Rainbow Tower. The elevators are atrocious to deal with. Enter your floor level and it tells you what elevator to get on - you and the 8 other families with 4+ people trying to get in an elevator at the same time doesn't work. So you're stuck on your floor or the lobby for 10+ minutes waiting. Next - the smell of marijuana and cigarettes coming from nearby balconies. We notified front desk but nothing could be done. And finally? The cockroaches that scurried out from under the ice machine on the floor. The picture obviously isn't inside - but it's a cockroach nonetheless the less.

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    Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort - Paradise Pool

    Paradise Pool

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