Manoa Falls Directions

Manoa Falls is located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

The Manoa Falls Trail is part of the lush Manoa Valley and the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve on the northeastern outskirts of Honolulu.

Manoa Valley, an amazing tropical rainforest valley | Manoa Falls Directions

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Planning to hike the trail? Visit the Manoa Falls website for the complete rundown on every single detail!

How to Get to Manoa Falls

You can use “manoa falls honolulu hi 96822” for GPS or Google maps.

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Driving Directions to Manoa Falls from Waikiki

Distance: Approximately 5 miles
Time: Around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic
Directions:
1. Head northwest on Kalakaua Avenue towards Ala Wai Boulevard.
2. Take the ramp onto I-H1 W.
3. Take exit 23 for Punahou Street and turn right onto Punahou Street.
4. Continue straight onto Manoa Road.
5. Follow Manoa Road as it curves through the valley until you reach the end, where you’ll find the parking lot for Manoa Falls Trail.

Manoa Valley as you drive up to the trailhead | Manoa Falls Directions

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Manoa Falls Directions from Honolulu

Distance: About 6 miles from downtown Honolulu
Time: Roughly 20 minutes
Directions:
1. Head northeast on Nimitz Highway.
2. Merge onto I-H1 E via the ramp to Koko Head.
3. Take exit 24B for University Avenue.
4. Turn left onto University Avenue.
5. Turn right onto Oahu Avenue and then left onto Manoa Road.
6. Follow Manoa Road to the end.

Manoa Falls Directions from Honolulu International Airport

Distance: Around 11 miles
Time: Approximately 20-30 minutes
Directions:
1. Take the I-H1 E ramp from Rodgers Boulevard.
2. Continue on I-H1 E to Honolulu.
3. Take exit 24B for University Avenue.
4. Follow University Avenue, Oahu Avenue, and then Manoa Road to the trailhead.

Manoa Falls Bus

You can also take a bus to Manoa Falls trail from Waikiki or downtown Honolulu. The bus system in Oahu is convenient and you don’t have to scramble for parking.

Other Options to Get to Manoa Falls from Waikiki

Here are your options to get to Manoa Falls from Waikiki:

Waikiki to Manoa Falls	Notes
Driving your rental car	Easiest option if you are renting a car. Learn more about directions to Manoa Falls and parking.
Waikiki to Manoa Falls by bus	Bus #5 from Ala Moana or Kalakaua Avenue stops to Manoa Rd / Lower Campus. Learn more.
Manoa Falls shuttle	Convenient pick up / drop off, great if you have young kids and no rental car. Learn more or book the shuttle.
Guided hike tour with transportation	Guide provides commentary during hike on local flora, fauna, history and culture. Learn more or book the hike tour.
Private tours	Private tour with local expert, private nature photography tour, or private customizable island tour.
Other fun options	Electric bike & Manoa Falls Hike Tour, Hawaiian style mopeds, Hawaiian style scoot coupes
Taxi or Rideshare	Pricier than the bus but quicker. Drop-off and pick-up at the parking attendant station on Manoa Road.

Waikiki to Manoa Falls: Best Options in a Nutshell