Transport

Hawaii is easily accessible to all countries throughout the world by all major international flights. Honolulu International Airport (HNL), on the island of Oahu, is a major Pacific hub and an intermediate stop on many flights between the US mainland and Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Depending on the airline, nonstop flights to Honolulu leave from most major gateway airports on the West Coast, as well as many major airports in the Midwest and East Coast.

Still people like to travel to Hawaii by boats; there are limited numbers of trans-Pacific cruises to Hawaii that leave from ports on the West Coast. However, one interesting way to experience Hawaii is by taking a cruise ship between the islands.

While in Hawaii four inter-island airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Island Air, Pacific Wings, and Go, provide virtually all flights between the islands.

Hawaii Superferry runs a ferry between Oahu and Maui daily. Scheduled journey time is three hours for both Oahu-Maui. Charter boats sail and motor between some islands, especially the Maui-Molokai-Lanai area. A few charter companies specialize in having boats delivered inter island and can meet you at your destination. On Oahu there is an excellent public transportation system The Bus. You can buy a booklet called "TheBus" at local ABC Stores giving route information on how to get around the island. Route Schedules are also available on The Bus Website.

If you wish to take your car to Hawaii, it will either need to be amphibious or freighted by ship, making this infeasible unless you plan a long-term stay in Hawaii. However, there are many car rental companies that offer good cars at affordable prices

Car rentals should be booked as soon as possible as the price charged is based on a supply/demand basis. The exception is Waikiki where you will not need a car on a permanent basis so just rent a car the day before you want one. Collision insurance coverage is very expensive through car rental companies. Also scooters are an excellent way to explore the islands; also, Rental rates are very cheap.