Transfer Options from Kahului Airport to Lahaina

If you’re wanting to visit the idyllic island of Maui and are looking for the most gorgeous beach resorts, Lahaina is the area for you. This large town encompasses both the famous Kaanapali and Kapalua beach resorts and is filled with native art galleries, boutique shops and restaurants. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the history of Hawaii and relax in paradise.

To get to your beach resort and begin your relaxing vacation, you have two different transfer options from Kahului airport to Lahaina; taxi or bus. Taking a Maui airport taxi will cost around $78 (€70), but will take just 45 minutes to reach Lahaina. On the other hand, taking the public buses will cost just $4 (€3.50), but will take at least 1 hour and 30 minutes as the service isn’t direct.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€70	45min	24/7
Bus	€7	90min	05:46–19:30

How to take a taxi from Kahului Airport to Lahaina

The quickest and easiest way to get from Kahului airport to Lahaina is to take a private taxi. This door-to-door service takes just 45 minutes and the cost of a taxi shuttle from Kahului airport to Lahaina will be around $78 (€70), based on a taximeter.

How much is a taxi shuttle from Kahului Airport to Lahaina?

The local Maui airport taxi drivers don’t offer fixed fares for their services, instead, they will use a taximeter to calculate your journey. The average cost for a taxi from Kahului airport to Lahaina is $78 (€70), but this may change if traffic is bad or you’re travelling outside the city ring.

For a set rate fare you can count on for your transfer from Kahului airport to Lahaina, we suggest pre-booking your taxi with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

$78 (€70)

Trip Duration

45 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Maui Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Kahului Airport?

The main taxi rank can be found just outside of the main terminal at Kahului airport. You will see the long line of cars as you step out of the arrivals hall.

Convenience

To get your vacation in Maui off to a relaxing start, the most convenient transfer option is taking a taxi from Kahului airport to Lahaina. You won’t have to wait for public transport to arrive or make bus changes in different cities. Instead, you can enjoy a scenic door-to-door service in just 45 minutes.

Editor’s Note

To save on your Kahului airport transfer, you can split the cost of your journey between up to 4 passengers.

Useful Tips

Luggage can be transported for free, as long as it fits in the trunk of the car.

Tipping your taxi driver in Maui is expected. The average tip is around 15% of your total fare.

How to get a bus from Kahului Airport to Lahaina

If you’re looking for a cheap transfer option, taking the bus from Kahului airport to Lahaina could be the one for you. However, this transfer isn’t direct, so you will have to make a bus change. To begin your journey on the bus from Kahului airport to Lahaina, you will take either the 35 or 40 bus from the airport to the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center, where you will change to bus number 20, which will take you into Lahaina. The total journey time is around 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the cost will be $4 (€3.50).

How much is the bus from Kahului Airport to Lahaina?

The cost of a one-way bus ticket in Maui is $2 (€1.80). To get from Kahului airport to Lahaina, you will need to take two different buses, so the total journey cost will be $4 (€3.50). You can purchase your individual bus tickets from the driver on the bus.

Cost

$4 (€3.50)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 30 Min.

*There's a waiting time of 20 minutes for the buses.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The number 35 bus runs from 05:46 to 20:46, the number 40 bus from 06:16 to 21:16, and the number 20 bus is available from 05:30 to 19:30.

Where do I find the bus at Kahului Airport?

The 35 and 40 buses leave from “Kahului Airport Pick-Up Zone #3″. This zone is clearly signposted from baggage claim. Then you’ll need to change at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center, to get bus number 20.

Convenience

If you’re travelling with no luggage and have time to spare, taking the bus from Kahului airport to Lahaina is a good budget transfer option. However, if you’re travelling with small children or elderly family members, and have large luggage items, taking the bus will be very difficult. You will need to make bus changes and navigate the unfamiliar local neighbourhoods to get to your hotel.

Timetables

Bus Timetables

35, 40, 20

Editor’s Note

You can't bring any luggage on the buses unless it fits on your lap or under the seat in front of you. Ensure you only take this transfer option if you have no large luggage items.

Useful Tips

You must purchase two separate bus tickets to complete your journey.

You can take either bus number 35 or 40 from Kahului airport.

Each bus has a different timetable, be sure to check these carefully when planning your journey.

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20 minute gap between transfers
Regular Car Sanitisation
Contactless ride
Sanitiser in every car

What’s the distance from Kahului airport to Lahaina?

The distance from Kahului airport to Lahaina is 41 km. Taking a Maui airport taxi will take around 45 minutes to reach your hotel in Lahaina, while the public buses will take closer to 1 hour and 30 minutes, as they don’t offer a direct service.

Is there a direct bus from Kahului airport to Lahaina?

No, there’s no direct bus from Kahului airport to Lahaina. You will first need to take either bus number 35 or 40 to the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center stop, then take the number 20 bus from there to Lahaina. The total journey time will be around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Kahului airport to Lahaina?

A local taxi shuttle from Kahului airport to Lahaina will cost around $78 (€70), based on a taximeter. If you’re looking for a fixed rate for your transfer, why not book your taxi from Kahului airport to Lahaina with Welcome Pickups in advance?

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How to take a taxi from Kahului Airport to Lahaina

How much is a taxi shuttle from Kahului Airport to Lahaina?

Cost

$78 (€70)

Trip Duration

45 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Maui Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Kahului Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get a bus from Kahului Airport to Lahaina

How much is the bus from Kahului Airport to Lahaina?

Cost

$4 (€3.50)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 30 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The number 35 bus runs from 05:46 to 20:46, the number 40 bus from 06:16 to 21:16, and the number 20 bus is available from 05:30 to 19:30.

Where do I find the bus at Kahului Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

Bus Timetables

35, 40, 20

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Kahului airport to Lahaina?

Is there a direct bus from Kahului airport to Lahaina?

What’s the cost of a taxi from Kahului airport to Lahaina?

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