Island in Hawaii, United States
Getting around Maui
How to get around Maui
A rental car is essential for most trips; book weeks ahead in peak season. The Maui Bus covers main towns cheaply but infrequently; rideshare is limited off the main strip.
Ways to get around Maui
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Rental car | About $60–120 a day | Book early; supply is tight in high season |
| Maui Bus | $2 per ride; $4 day pass | Limited routes between Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina and Haiku |
| Uber / Lyft | About $18–35 for short trips | Available in Kahului and Kihei; sparse elsewhere |
| Taxi / shuttle | About $40–80 airport to Kihei | Pre-book; airport shuttles share rides |
Ride-hailing apps in Maui
A 5 km ride costs about $18–35 ($18–35).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Works in Kahului, Kihei and Lahaina; fewer drivers elsewhere |
| Lyft | Smaller driver pool; check availability |
- Rideshare can be hard to find in Hana, Upcountry and late at night. Pre-book taxis or rent a car.
Arriving in Maui
Kahului Airport (OGG)
Rental car on-site 15–45 min to most towns; taxi to Kihei $40–60, 25 min; Maui Bus route 40 about $2.
Kapalua Airport (JHM)
Small west-side airport with few commercial flights; transfers by taxi or rental car.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Mopeds rent in Lahaina and Kihei but roads are fast and winding; a car is safer and gives more range.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
- Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Maui?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft.
What's the best way to get around Maui?
A rental car is essential for most trips; book weeks ahead in peak season. The Maui Bus covers main towns cheaply but infrequently; rideshare is limited off the main strip.
How do I get from the airport to Maui?
Rental car on-site 15–45 min to most towns; taxi to Kihei $40–60, 25 min; Maui Bus route 40 about $2.
Is Maui walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
- FlixBus
- Maui Bus (County of Maui Department of Transportation)
- Hawaii Department of Transportation Airports (OGG)
- Maui Visitors Bureau
- Maui Health
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