Waikiki to Manoa Falls
Waikiki to Manoa Falls
| 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. |
You have many options to get to Manoa Falls trail from Waikiki. Driving your rental car or taking a bus are common options, but don’t limit yourself.
You can rent mopeds, electric bikes, scoot coupes, and more. The most luxurious option is a private tour.
Planning to hike the trail? Visit our Manoa Falls home page for the complete rundown on every single detail!
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How Far is Manoa Falls from Waikiki?
Manoa Falls is only 5.6 miles from Waikiki, making it one of the more accessible nature trails to a waterfall near Honolulu.
How to Get to Manoa Falls from Waikiki?
If you plan to rent a car on Oahu, you can drive to Manoa Falls.
Driving directions to Manoa Falls from Waikiki are straightforward and the drive typically takes 20-30 minutes.
Head north on Kalakaua Avenue and turn left onto South King Street. Follow the signs to H-1 West and take exit 23 to merge onto Punahou Street.
Continue onto Manoa Road and the road ends at the trailhead.
Parking for Manoa Falls trail is at the Paradise Park lot near the trailhead. You pay a small parking fee ($7 as of this writing), but it’s convenient and secure.
How to Get to Manoa Falls from Waikiki by Bus?
You can take Bus #5 from Ala Moana or Kalakaua Avenue stops. You get off at the last stop, Manoa Road / Lower Campus.
The bus ride takes 30-40 minutes, less convenient than driving but you don’t have to hunt for parking.
The trailhead is a short 10 minute walk from the bus stop, head north on Manoa Road.
Check our page on the bus to Manoa Falls for details.
Manoa Falls from Waikiki: Other Options
Want an adventure with your Manoa Falls hike? How about an electric bike ride and Manoa Falls Hike tour?
This 5-star rated tour is a fun way to get to Manoa Falls and enjoy the benefit of a local guide on the Manoa Falls hike who can point out things you’ll likely miss on your own.
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A more luxurious option would be to engage local expert private tours and craft your own itinerary, adding Manoa Falls as a stop.
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Waikiki to Manoa Falls by Taxi or Rideshare
If you don’t have a rental car on Oahu and prefer a quicker option than the local bus, you can also opt for a taxi, or an Uber or Lyft, to get from Waikiki to the Manoa Falls Trailhead and back.
If you choose a taxi, arrange for a pick-up at the trailhead for your return trip at a scheduled time, because you will likely not find taxis waiting around there.
You should be able to get a rideshare at the trailhead pick-up point unless it is early or late in the day.
Note that your taxi or rideshare will drop you off by the parking attendant station on Manoa Road, from where it is a few minutes’ walk to the trailhead. You will be picked up for your return trip here as well.