Getting from Lihue Airport to Princeville

While there is no direct public bus service from Lihue Airport to Princeville, there is an option for using public transportation to reach your destination.

From Lihue Airport, you can take Route 200 and then transfer to the Route 500 bus to reach Princeville. Keep in mind that luggage space is limited to one item per person. You will also have to walk 800 meters in order to transfer from one bus to another.

Public buses in Kauai cost $2 (€1.80) per trip and per person, which will total $4 (€3.60) if you choose to combine buses 200 and 500 to cover the journey from Kauai Airport to Princeville. You can purchase your tickets directly on board from the bus operator, using cash.

In terms of convenience, using a combination of two buses for your transportation from Lihue Airport to Princeville is not the best option; luggage space is limited to one carry item per person and both buses depart hourly which means longer waiting times might occur between transfers. However, if you travel alone and are not bound to a tight schedule, using the bus will definitely be a great option to immerse yourself in the local culture and way of living, and travel in the most cost-effective manner.

When it comes to transport options from Lihue Airport to Princeville, using a shared shuttle is also an option but it’s mostly suited to solo travellers.

A shared shuttle option costs $90 (€82) per person, from Kauai Airport to Princeville. However, this option is a lot less flexible than a private transfer or a local taxi as it does not provide a door-to-door service, luggage space may be limited, and long waiting times may occur depending on the total number of passengers travelling on the same service.

Using shared shuttle services can be great for solo travellers who aren’t bound by fixed schedules and don’t mind waiting times. In comparison to taking a taxi or a private transfer, using a shared shuttle is slightly more affordable and can be a great way to meet new people along the way. However, that isn’t quite the case if you have more travel companions.