Skyline is the rail system on Oahu, currently split into different segments. Segment 3 is currently…read moreunder construction, so currently you can only ride the skyline from Kapolei to Middle Street. The Ahua station is really clean and I was able to get through the rail system very easily. I was able to get to my destination in about 40 min. Just as a heads up, as of this writing the elevator is out of service.

The Ahua / Lagoon Drive Station is one of the four new stations that opened in October 2025 as part…read moreof the Skyline Segment 2 extension. The station itself is beautiful, while plain and basic simultaneously. It's really nicely themed red-brick to match the industrial feel of the Mapunapuna / Airport Industrial Business District. One bad thing is that there are only elevators and stairs, so if the elevators are down, you will have to climb or decend four flights of stairs. The elevators were already broken on opening weekend!!! One unique feature is the bike storage inside the paid area, but unlike Makalapa Station, you have to ask an attendant to open the bike storage door for you. This is also the new transfer point for express buses to Downtown, UH Mānoa, and Waikīkī. The A Line is the shortened A Express we know and love that now terminates here and runs express to Downtown via the H-1 throught its original route to UH Mānoa. The U Line is a new once-hourly express directly to UH Mānoa on Dole Street and terminates at Market City Shopping Center; very useful for UH Students. Then, the W Line replaces the old Route 20 that is a now limited-expesss bus through Nimitz Highway directly into Waikīkī. Instead of 1.5 hours from Airport to Waikīkī, it's now 40 minutes on the W Line. There is nothing much within walking distance besides Keʻehi Lagoon Park, but as of now, this is available vital stop for express buses headed east for now while we wait for Segment 3 to open in Downtownm

The Halawa station is adjacent to the old Aloha Stadium. Only problem: unless you're going to the…read moreSwap Meet...there aren't any activities at this destination. When they finish the east side of the Skyline rail transit system, it will be convenient to ride - if they buld a new Aloha Stadium Complex, as planned. Aloha means both hello and goodbye in the Hawaiian language. Nice station, overall. Park and ride lot; there are a couple of electric charging stations on the Diamond Head side. TheBus stops are right outside of the station. Rail cars are clean and nicely air-conditioned. City and County employee is on the car; also, security cameras are inside the station and car. Went last Sunday only to have morning rides cancelled due to issues with the tracks.

The closest town station Hālawa Station is nice if you're looking for the least walking up to the…read moreplatform as parking is just right below. The ride is shaky as most said but nothing different from other rails I've ridden, depending on where you're sitting it's cool in comparison to the window seat I had earlier so it's all a matter of preference of view or comfort lol!! I had my doubts though see as this is another option when you want to get to a place where parking and traffic can be a nightmare. Give this ride a chance. Thank you!

FYI: there are two stations on Kualakai Parkway (aka North-South Road). This station is closest to…read moreH1 and by University of Hawaii, West Oahu Campus. This is station 2 (station 1 is right by the Kroc Center). Lots of parking here but I'm finding out that the lot fills up fast and although the grassy area across the street is not designated spots, I've seen cars parked there. If you insist on parking, try Station 3 (Honouliuli) as they have the most parking. If you've never taken the rail before, it's not hard at all. You must have a Holo card with some funds on it. This card can be purchased at 7-11 or anywhere you get a bus pass. I was gifted my card and i charged/filled it with $20.00. It's basically $3.00 each direction. With that card, you tap the sensor and the gate opens. Walk, take the elevator or escalator to CP level and wait for your ride. Since this is the second to the furthest west, the only stop west is station 1 (Kroc center and closer to Ka Makana Mall) or go east and get off on your desired stop. The actual rail has forward facing and side facing (fold down) seats, as well as an area for luggage or big items. I've seen people come on with their e-bikes and regular bikes on here. Hold on to your Holo card as you'll use it again when you disembark and leave the station. Simply tap the exit screen and the gate opens. I've used the rail to and from the airport now and it's wonderful!! Only thing, there is no overnight parking for vehicle and the rail starts at 4am and runs to 10pm (for now).

I had the pleasure of being escorted via rail to this station from west station to stimulate a…read moredeparture from terminal 1 and 2, then arrival from terminal 1 and 2 from a friend who rides the rail daily to work at the airport. It was quite easy! It's cheap transportation without the headache of getting stuck on H1 trades east and west bound. The one way trip from station 2 (UH west Oahu to 11 airport took less than 30 mins!! The walk to terminal took me less than 10 minutes and that's with a roll on carry-on and a back pack. The same thing for arrival. The signage from the arrival curbside can be tricky to find but once you do find them, just follow the arrows and it'll lead you to the right place. I was treated to a golf cart ride up to the rail entrance upon exit from the elevators too (courtesy of airport staff that wait right outside the elevator). If you're arriving and wanting to take the bus, on the ground level you can see a convenient bus station a stones throw away from the station exit.

On the backend of two Waipahu stops…read more Near to both Don Quijote and Seafood City, it is a convenient stop.

This one is nice just right outside of Don Quijote and along the Farrington Hwy bus route. I…read morebelieve the park and ride is on the Makai side as there are two exits at this station and I exit on the mauka side. Having a station near a popular shopping center it is a bit more crowded than the others though there aren't any escalators here and is a two level stairway to reach the platform. Majority is nicely shaded even during this hot summer afternoon so wait I for the Skyline is a breeze though I wish there's more seating as after a long day standing all the way home is not something I'd like. I'm enjoying the free ride weekend as I'm learning more and more of what each station has to offer. Thank you!

We were looking a fun activity on a Sunday- the Skyline light rail! Why not, we're paying for it as…read moretaxpayers anyway! We drove to the west Oahu station and parked in the huge open lot. BTW, there's another station further west which is the last station. There is no parking there, you need to park at the West Oahu one. The station was nice and open. You need to buy a Holo Holo card ($2) if you don't have one. It's refillable and you should registered it online. Our RT fare to the stadium, the end point, and back to West Oahu was $3. You can buy the card and fill it at the stations before the gates. Use the card to tap in AND OUT of the gates. There were a bunch of riders on board- a lot of them were riding for fun like us. It was a nice ride- comfortable and cool, seats and interior in good condition. Signage was good - the next stop was announced ahead of time. All in all it was a fun comfortable ride! If the city can get its act together and figure out a way to actually extend the route and make the rail usable, this would be a big asset.

The Honolulu Skyline has become an attraction rather than a mode of public transportation…read more You saw on the news on the first day it opened with FREE rides to everyone. It was jam-packed! Everyone wanted to experience it. The rail is only open from 5am on the weekdays and 8am on the weekend and holidays, and closing at 7pm. I don't believe everyone purchased a Holo Card and started using the Rail because when I went on it, it was exceedingly empty. This was on a Saturday, so maybe that's a slow day? I've seen families and probably tourists riding the rail starting from the first stop in Halawa/Aloha Stadium till Kapolei, and ride it back. I took my grandma to ride since we have HOLO cards. If not, you can purchase them at the entrance--$2/card, and $3 for a single fare with unlimited transfers for 2.5 hours (but if you don't exit a rail station, you can ride it all day!).If you're coming from town via TheBus, I highly recommend catching the City Express A to Aloha Stadium to ride. You'll get off outside of the station instead of inside, but it's a short walk. The #20 and #1L bus will take a LOT longer. Since the Skyline rail is new. Everything is clean, and the rail itself is quite spacious. The ride is a steady pace that's a little shaky at the cross points and on inclines. It takes about 22 minutes from Aloha Stadium to Kapolei, and comes every 10 minutes. You do get unique views of Pearlridge, Waipahu, and Kapolei. There's a good amount of security/attendants at the rail stations, and on the rail itself. Feels like a cruise job! A quick note, there's no public restrooms, which is understandable. Overall, yes, the rail does feel like an attraction because this is the first ever rail in Hawaii, and everyone wants to experience it. The rail was an enjoyable and comfortable ride with nice views. I'd rather ride this than jam packed on TheBus. Let's get this finished! Then bring back TheBoat! And of course, the Superferry. What could have been....if only more people supported Mayor Frank Fasi in the early 80s during his run... We would already have had a rail from Hawaii Kai to Pearl City, and I'm sure that would've been expanded further. Life would be different. TheBus strike in 2003 maybe wouldn't have happened, and wouldn't have led to more people driving and stayed driving. I believe this rail has potential, especially when it opens to the Airport, and then to Chinatown/Downtown.

Guest Services... If…read moreyou've ever been to Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center chances are you've been to this part of this massive shopping center in the heart of Waikiki which is located on the ground floor of Building B as this seemingly simple with usually a single staff does a lot more than it seems. For myself it's mostly for parking validation as with purchase of $25 at any biz which you must provide ID along with same day receipt Hawai'i residents and military has 3 hours of parking for free which is a great incentive to support some of our local biz in this area. They also complimentary cultural activities schedule that's they provide in parts of the mall including Ukulele lesson right at Helumoa Hale which is amazing. As the RHC also have various seasonal promotions gifts with purchase are picked up here as well not to forget that it is a guest services spot so for any questions this is the place for it all. Thank you!

This Waipahu stop is decently centralized and station exit takes you to the back of Highway Inn…read morewhere there are several bus stops for a convenient transfer. Station guides notes escalators though I didn't see any just stairs which there are two levels to reach the platform and elevators of course and after viewing majority of the stations my legs are exhausted so I decided to take it since this station is less crowded. Escalator is nicely air conditioned and smooth is no wonder many are taking it versus the stairs. Love this stop and know it will be put to great use and the cool open air makes a nice relaxing place to wait for your ride...just wish it has more seating at all stations. Thank you!

The Pouhala Waipahu Transit Center Skyline Station is one of the most used stations on the system…read moreso far. It is directly connected to the Waipahu Transit Center, where there are buses to the Waipahu neighborhoods and surrounding areas. There are also numerous strip malls, the Waipahu Festival Market, and Waipahu Public Library/Civic Center within walking distance. If you're looking for bathrooms, you can get off here and use the bus station ones. They are nasty, but if you gotta go, it's only a 10 minute ride from either end! The most useful bus connection is route 433 if you want to go to the Waikele Premium Outlets. Coming from the Stadium, do note that the bus leaves at 00 and 30 of each hour most days, and the train arrives on the 7's, so you might want to get an earlier train and wait a bit more instead of missing the bus that leaves in 3 minutes completely. This station gets 4 stars until the makai entrance gets built. Enjoy!