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    Alapai Transit Center

    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

    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.

    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.

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    Under construction. Park across the street Civic Center parking structure. ??

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    TheBus - Bus 661

    TheBus

    3.0(333 reviews)
    3.0 mi•Kalihi

    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.

    TheBus - Aloha green friday and one less car on the road.

    Aloha green friday and one less car on the road.

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    Halawa Aloha Stadium Station

    Halawa Aloha Stadium Station

    4.3(4 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    The Halawa station is adjacent to the old Aloha Stadium. Only problem: unless you're going to the…read moreSwap Meet...there aren't any activities at this destination. When they finish the east side of the Skyline rail transit system, it will be convenient to ride - if they buld a new Aloha Stadium Complex, as planned. Aloha means both hello and goodbye in the Hawaiian language. Nice station, overall. Park and ride lot; there are a couple of electric charging stations on the Diamond Head side. TheBus stops are right outside of the station. Rail cars are clean and nicely air-conditioned. City and County employee is on the car; also, security cameras are inside the station and car. Went last Sunday only to have morning rides cancelled due to issues with the tracks.

    The closest town station Hālawa Station is nice if you're looking for the least walking up to the…read moreplatform as parking is just right below. The ride is shaky as most said but nothing different from other rails I've ridden, depending on where you're sitting it's cool in comparison to the window seat I had earlier so it's all a matter of preference of view or comfort lol!! I had my doubts though see as this is another option when you want to get to a place where parking and traffic can be a nightmare. Give this ride a chance. Thank you!

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    Halawa Aloha Stadium Station
    Halawa Aloha Stadium Station
    Halawa Aloha Stadium Station - Train approaching the station that will turn right back around 3 minutes later. No photos allowed, but not sure why.

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    Train approaching the station that will turn right back around 3 minutes later. No photos allowed, but not sure why.

    Skyline - The rail yard is 'uge!

    Skyline

    3.1(14 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Capitol District, Downtown

    I disagree with all of the 1 star reviews. Some people try it once and have an opinion they feel is…read moreworth sharing with others. I want to start with saying that Hawaii has the worst traffic in the nation! I personally have an electric car and 2 others. So it is a my choice to take the train. Well here's what I see on the train...it's clean with 4 car trains that can accommodate up to 800 people. The seats rotate on facing both front and back depending on the location the train is going as well as sideways seats. There are sections with hooks where you can hang your bicycle and overhead storage space in some areas for luggage. The train is reliable and leaves every 10 minutes. I have only seen 1 delay that was 2 minutes late but they try to make up for it by shortening the time the doors open. There are construction and other workers getting off at the Pearlhighlands and Stadium locations. Then there are active duty and civilian workers that get off at the Joint base. I personally started riding for the airport (parking in $27/day) This stop is a game changer. I hear that many of the downtown and Waikiki workers get off at Lagoon and take a W bus straight there. There has been times that there aren't any seats and I had to stand. The best part is checking my map to see how long it will take to get somewhere and it says 1 hour 10 min and the train is 26 minutes. I can't help but wave at the cars stuck in traffic saying "bye I am so glad that this little island with over a million people is getting on alternative transportation.

    No signs anywhere on the roads to direct you to the trainstations. The multi billion dollar project…read moredecided to not put restrooms at the station either. The ride is nice and the its waaay faster then sitting in traffic. Train comes on time.

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    Skyline - The cars are clean, comfortable and cool with wifi too

    The cars are clean, comfortable and cool with wifi too

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    Alapai Transit Center - publictransport - Updated October 2026

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