Getting from Lihue Airport to Poipu

While there is no direct bus service from Lihue Airport to Poipu, there is an option for using public transportation to reach your destination. From Lihue Airport, you can take the Route 200 bus – travelling from Lihue to Kekaha Mainline, and then transfer to the Route 30 shuttle terminating at Koloa to reach Poipu. Keep in mind that luggage space is limited to one carry-on item per person. You’ll also have to cross the street in order to transfer from the bus to the shuttle station.

Public buses in Kauai cost $2 (€1.80) and shuttles $0.50 (€0.40) per trip and per person. That brings the total to $2.50 (€2.20) if you choose to combine the Route 200 and Route 30 buses from to cover the trip from Kauai Airport to Poipu. You can purchase your tickets directly on board from the bus operator, using cash.

The combination of bus and shuttle from Lihue Airport to Poipu is not the best in terms of convenience; luggage is limited to one carry-on item per person, space may be limited as it’s a popular option for locals, and the buses depart hourly which means long waiting times might occur between transfers.

Nonetheless, if you’re not in a rush and are travelling light and solo, opting for the bus combo can be a fantastic way to experience the local culture and save money on transportation.

Several companies also offer the option of sharing a shuttle from Kauai Airport to Poipu, which costs slightly less than a taxi and offers more luggage space than the public bus. To take a shared shuttle from Lihue Airport to Poipu, you will have to pre-book your transfer online and follow the instructions on your ticket voucher. Expect up to 8 stops and potential wait times due to scheduling. Drop-offs are made at the nearest accessible point to your hotel, so you’d need to communicate that with your driver.

The average price for a shared shuttle from Lihue Airport to Poipu is around $50 (€45) per person on a reservation, with space for one piece of luggage and a handbag. The cost may vary depending on the company you pick, the time of the day and the traffic conditions.

Booking a shared shuttle from Lihue Airport to Poipu is slightly more affordable than a taxi – but only works out cheaper than the taxi if you’re a solo traveller. It’s also more convenient than using the public Kauai bus system as it provides more luggage space. However, shared shuttles have longer waiting times and don’t do door-to-door transfers.