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    Suzie A.

    Two weeks ago I rode the #65 route from Ala Moana Center to Ahuimanu on Windward side and back to Ala Moana Center. Best public transportation in the country for the price you pay whether it's a HoloHolo Card (usable for The Rail too) or just pay for each ride. 1. Alot of routes for convenience 2. Easy apps to find bus time departures/arrivals, location of stops 3. Pleasant and patient drivers 4. In-bus cameras for security 5. Air conditioning 6. Recorded voiceover is loud enough to hear the announcement of each stop cross streets and/or specific venue 7. Back door of bus is a simple TAP (read the instructions on the door) and doors opens - some people think it's the old busses where you gotta push hard, but these ones no need. Just tap lightly 8. Bus drivers at night will actually "scan" the bus stops with their headlights to make sure people who aren't paying attention waiting at bus stop and if no one gets up or no one there they don't have to come to a complete stop which saves time for all us riders 9. Easy tap of HoloHolo prepaid bus pass upon entering bus or there's another separate place if you're paying with cash - the Bus does NOT give change nor takes credit cards yet. These drivers are on a schedule. If alot of riders are not prepared with passes or payment it delays the bus getting to next stop. If you have alot of riders who aren't prepared it can delay the driver and make him or her late. If there are elderly who need time to get down the aisle safely before the driver pulls away from the curb, that delays too. If there are wheelchair riders who need to be strapped down for safety and/or deploy the bus ramp, or visitors asking a lot of questions before boarding, more delays. Just saying because I witnessed this and then poor driver got yelled at by another rider for "being late." He said "what...the bus when break down? Hah?" Driver was polite and said nothing - probably didn't want to delay route even more by answering lol I also had to keep in mind with all the construction going on both day and night especially around Dillingham due to The Rail and over all glut of traffic due to so many cars on the road it can delay routes even more. Also routes will change due to parades, marathons, marches. Sometimes in Waikiki the Bus cannot stop at regular stop due to a parade, so the visitors gotta lug their suitcases a few blocks. Despite all the challenges and changes the Bus must navigate through, thanks to the drivers and dispatchers, i commend them all for making it a pleasant experience getting me safely to my destination. Mahalo!

    Katherine A.

    The bus is a "trip". I don't enjoy driving on crowded roads or finding parking, so I decided to try getting a bus pass on this visit to Honolulu. I got a 3-day pass for $22 at the 7-11. (You have to pay cash). The pass gets you anywhere you want to go with unlimited transfers. So, it helps if you have a PhD in logistics to figure out the routes. I ended up studying routes for a long time and developed paths. While I had a bus stop right outside my house, I had to walk 1/2 mile to get to a stop that was useful. Anyway, you can call for help and the staff is friendly and helpful. The bus drivers are super helpful and patient. The buses are remarkably clean and comfortable (if you are lucky to get a seat). Talking on the phone on the bus is discouraged, which I was happy about. Food or drinks are discouraged as well. So I took several trips. It was fun to see the people, a combination of locals and tourists, trying to get somewhere. So travel is slooooow. The bus stops about every block. People are slow to have their fares ready, but the drivers are kind. I got where I needed to be (downtown Honolulu) and didn't have to find parking! Note: if you know where you want to get off, be sure to pull the cord, otherwise the driver might not stop. I passed one stop and ended up walking back. There is a web page on TheBus site that tells tourist how to navigate specific attractions. The site helped me travel to Queen Emma's Summer Palace. I never had to wait more than 15 minutes for a bus and saw some interesting sites that I wouldn't have seen otherwise. If you've got plenty of time, I recommend TheBus.

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    Kurt-Michael C.

    I know companies nowadays like to hide behind the third party rule (Holo's not apart of us so it's not our responsibility.) Holo's website isn't working properly tonight. I tried to reload couldn't. Called my bank all the info was correct. Decided to try later after being out and about. Find out later online isn't working. That would've been nice to know earlier. I had to reload at a store. (All stores that I know of are closed.) Luckily 7-11 does reloads but guess what? They accept cash only. I had to withdraw more money and spent more than I would've liked to. The bus drivers are fine they should get paid more. It's mismanagement and inefficiency that has upset me; and they want to raise prices. Raise the quality of your work before you charge more. The ONLY public transportation that this state offers and everything is so backwards. Unfortunately we pay for a service that isn't for the people of this state. It was either spend more for cab services or walk three miles. Do better

    Brian F.

    TheBus is the public bus transportation system in Oahu. You can pay in cash which is $3 per ride for adults with a daily cap of $7.50 per day. If you're planning to be in the area for longer, you can purchase a 7 day pass, a month pass, or even an annual pass. You can buy one of those at any ABC Store (cash only) or you can buy a HOLO card and load money onto it. When I've taken the bus during my stays in Oahu, the busses have come on time and have been pretty convenient especially when traveling around the Waikiki area. The other nice thing about TheBus is that you can take the bus from Waikiki directly to Pearl Harbor so you can still visit without needing to rent a car. It's a nice alternative to the more expensive rideshare apps and it's pretty convenient around Waikiki.

    This guy isn't even wearing shoes. And he sat next to me (of course!!) so I had to run to another seat.
    Carrie G.

    Whatever you do, avoid the bus. I swear it shaves a year off your life every time you set foot on it and it's a trip back to 1954. They don't do transfers anymore. Idk since when bc it's been about 10 years since I've rode the bus and now I'm reminded why I don't do this to myself. So if you pay cash you have to pay $3 for each trip. Each way. There's no app like every other metropolitan city in the world. No apple tap to pay. No credit cards and no change given. What a rip off! They expect you to get a holoholo card but the only places to get a day pass are ABC stores in Waikīkī. Definitely not local oriented. You can buy a $2 holoholo card which you then add money to. Closest bus stop to my house is 1.5 miles away. I usually walk instead of the bus if I don't have my car available but today it's raining and I have a lunch date so I figured I'd take the bus. After finding out there's no transfers I'll be abstaining from the bus again. I might ride the rail once (if it ever opens) but other than that I refuse to put myself through the torture of public transit in HI. Every time I have to use any kind of public service in Hawai'i it reminds me why we can't and don't have nice things.

    Kimo K.

    Long time take ride da bus ... been off island away from Matrix no traffic filthy people one million cars no Rainbow no fast food Whole Foods or Costco... so a little cultural shock come back to Babylon after covid scam 2020z. got one Lyft from Hawaiian Airlines terminal smooth .. clean quick like a limo after live off island you know what I mean ... a pro Korean like Parasite movie... lol. Went holoholo no Honolulu Brewing Co they moved had a cold beer are a bar in trendy Arvo Village Beer recommend can have access 18 beers on draft 100 beers on the wall. Well that was my day so, airplane went home before I did I went to McDonald's and got 2 McRib

    12/5/2022:  Bus 20~Uh--E Country Express! Waikiki stops across the street from Lemon Street.
    Shirley M. F.

    12/5/2022: The Bus is Oahu's lifeline for Locals and Peeps visiting the Island Of Oahu; without The Bus' fully operational infrastructure, life in Oahu would be difficult. Around 1993, The Bus charged fifty cents then, the fare increased to $1.00 by year, 2000; now, the fare is $3.00 plus, The Bus REMOVED the $7.00 DAY PASS and began utilizing what is called, "Holo Card." Regarding the "Holo Card," I discovered not ALL ABC Stores sells the "Holo Card": The "Holo Card" is sold at only the larger ABC Stores which I find inefficiently annoying! The "Holo Card" charges $7.50 plus, other fees amounting to roughly $11.00; however, the ABC Store Manager didn't explain the reasons for extraneous charges. I guess the extraneous charges will be returned to me or I'm SOL! In addition, The Bus' routes have drastically changed where I became strangely unfamiliar with the road changes and Oahu's building structures are ever increasing not knowing where anything is anymore . . . The landmarks I once knew all disappeared!

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    Darlene R.

    Who needs to rent a vehicle when you can take Da Bus any where you want to go! Went to 7 Eleven and bought a Bus card for $5.50 for a all Day travel, it's even reloadable. We took Da Bus to the Swap meet, Aloha Tower, Rainbow Drive in, Lenard's Bakery, Àla Moana mall. Da Bus goes all around the Island great for sight seeing for a day. All over da bus there is signs saying NO Large Luggage allowed on Da Bus. The Bus drivers can be more strict on the larger luggage allowance on Da Bus when they pick up riders at the Airport. We were on the #20 when this couple came on da bus with 2 large suitcases and 2 carryons. This couple sat in front of da bus with their suitcases in the isle. Riders that came on after had a very difficulty getting passed them on a already crowded bus. Other then that live riding Da Bus everywhere!!

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    Oahu Party Bus

    4.8(244 reviews)
    0.9 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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    AM Tours Hawaii

    AM Tours Hawaii

    4.5(37 reviews)
    1.0 miKalihi

    This review is for Dirk the Driver! He's from the island of Indiana and he was EXCELLENT! For our…read moretrip we had a road closure due to rocks falling on the road at Waimea that caused us to turn around and go around - he was careful, fun and gave us a tour of the waterfalls, Jurassic park area, where Elvis lived and most of all he was accommodating to our bus of wedding goers and he was very careful with the flooded roads and terrible road conditions! Dirk - on behalf of the entire Bus load - thank you for being careful driving in those conditions and making it fun for all of us! Mahalo Matt

    Absolutely do not trust this company -especially for something as important as a wedding…read more We contacted AM Tours in January to book two shuttles for our April wedding, and received confirmation, including an invoice from Steve. We were told we were "penciled in," and at no point did they say our booking was tentative or at risk. Fast forward to March, and my wedding planner reaches out to reconfirm. Their response? "Unfortunately, that day is currently booked." No warning. No courtesy call. No heads-up that they were considering giving our spot away. We were left scrambling to find transportation for two shuttles for our guests with barely a month to go before the wedding. I don't know whether they forgot about our booking, double-booked, prioritized someone else, or if it was just very poor organization and communication - but whatever the reason, it was incredibly disappointing and stressful. If you're planning an event then do not risk it with AM Tours. We were lucky to find a last-minute replacement, but the anxiety they caused was completely avoidable. I would never recommend them to anyone.

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    Bobbi Bus

    Bobbi Bus

    5.0(10 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    The Bobbi Bus is wonderful. I would recommend using them for party transportation needs, bar…read morehopping, bachelor/bachelorette parties, weddings...etc. Here are some tips from me: -The Bobbi Bus seats 12 people. Don't be the dick that brings too many people and puts the driver in an awkward situation. Also leave your weak sauce friends that like to pass out at home. In fact, don't have weak sauce friends...defriend them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life. -The Bobbi Bus is BYOB, so if you want to maximize your party time on the bus be prepared when they pick you up with your booze, mixers, etc. If you have already premixed your drinks this will save time and effort and help maximize your party time on the Bobbi Bus. Also you don't really want to waste time stopping the bus at Safeway and waiting in line when you could be having fun on the Bobbi Bus. -The Bobbi Bus has an amazing sound system. I would recommend having a playlist ready or designating a person as the "DJ." Preferably someone with the paid versions of Pandora or Spotify so you aren't listening to ads in the middle of your party. - The Bobbi Bus has cool drivers. Make sure to tip them well. There is no judgement on the Bobbi Bus but they do have to deal with your party and sometimes your drunkenness and mess. -The Bobbi Bus has awesome owners Toma and Gabe who sometimes drive the bus. They are nice and accommodating while very professional and sincere. Except if you make Toma mad, I have seen her Spartan Kick an unruly drunk guy trying to enter the Bobbi Bus uninvited. - The Bobbi Bus has a small cooler and they usually provide ice. Ice the frozen form of H2O to keep your drinks cold, not the drug you crackheads. With that said, I will repeat myself and say there is no judgement on the Bobbi Bus. So I recommend you book them if you are ever in need of a party ride and a fun time. I definitely would recommend them over booking a limousine or other party buses.

    Best party bus around IMO. Communication was easy and quick. Driver Jamie is a stud. Not only is he…read morean excellent driver, he was charming, courteous and very handsome. The bus is clean and the sound system was bumping. They provided us with ice in a cooler hidden under a little seat next to the sink. The driver accommodated us when we wanted to change the route and recommended bars to stop at when we needed to change up our drinking plans. He also stopped just in time for a bathroom break for us ladies...it's like he read our minds. I would definitely recommend using the Bobbi Bus.

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    Skyway Express - Storefront

    Skyway Express

    4.5(11 reviews)
    2.3 miDowntown

    Our party of 5 needed to get our China Visa. Learning that Hawaii has no Chinese consulate (Los…read moreAngeles being the closest), I searched for an agent. I read Yelp reviews and heard about this business and how well Simon was in helping with going through the process. He sent me an email stating what was needed. We gathered all the info and went down to Skyway Express (located by Singsing Restaurant). Simon filled all our Visa forms, collected our passports and called us if the consulate needed additional information. It took a little over a month to get back our passports with our China Visa. Definitely recommend this business. Total cost was $350 each person ($140 for the visa and the rest for their services) - money well spent instead of us having to fly to California and stay or fly back there when the passports were ready.

    Traveling to China from Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. My friend, Edwina, told me about the Narcissus Queen Tour. This year (2024), the tour was going to the Queen's hometown of Yunan. They were also going to visit Dali, LiJiang, XiZhou, and ZhongShan. I haven't been to these cities, so I wanted to go! Luckily, my friend, Irene, agreed to be my roommate! We went to their office in Chinatown Honolulu to meet with the travel agents at Skyway Express. They processed our paperwork for Visas, gave us itineraries, and even hosted a welcome/orientation luncheon for everyone to meet! The process was quite smooth, even with the refund for our flight since we added on a few days extra in Hong Kong before and after China. We paid for our flights on Expedia which turned out to save us some money! Skyway Express booked the five hotels, land tours, bullet train ride between KunMing and Dali, and flight between LiJiang and GuangZhou! The package included all admission fees to various museums and theaters, air-conditioned buses, most meals, tips for the drivers and tour guides, and unlimited bottled water! We're looking forward to the next Narcissus Queen's Tour!

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    3.1(12 reviews)
    3.0 miDowntown

    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.

    We have used the Skyline at least 4 times and found it very convenient for the Stadium Marketplace,…read moreother stops and Airport. Had friend drop us off at the Kapolei station for ride to the airport to catch a flight. No worry of traffic, expensive parking fees. The ride was on time and fairly smooth and let us out near one of the terminals. The wasn't too long to the other terminal. We took advantage of the Senior Holo Card that we picked up at the DMV. With this card our cost is only 1.25 per 2 1/2 hour use and can be combined with the bus. The W line bus to Town is available at the Airport. The system is fairly easy to use and great way to not be caught in traffic.

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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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