Oʻahu’s public bus system, TheBus, is a convenient and affordable way to get around the island. From Waikīkī (specifically near the Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel by the zoo), you can hop on Route #13 to reach the Imin Conference Center at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.Heading to the Conference: Catch the Route 13 – WAIKIKI–UH Mānoa bus. It’ll drop you off at the corner of Dole Street and East-West Center Road—just a short 3-minute walk to the Imin Center.

Heading Back to Waikīkī: Look for the Route 13 – LILIHA–Puunui bus. There’s a stop conveniently located right across from the conference center.

Buses typically run every 15–20 minutes depending on the time of day and the ride is approximately 20 minutes.

 

A single ride is $3—exact cash only if you're paying onboard, as drivers don’t carry change.

HOLO Card & Passes

To make things easier, consider getting a HOLO Card, which works like a transit pass.

• Day Passes are available at ABC Stores throughout Waikīkī.

• 7-Day Passes can be purchased at 7-Eleven locations.

• You can also pick up a HOLO Card at the UH Campus Center if you're already on campus.

A map of HOLO Card retail locations is available here.

Prefer a Ride Share?

Services like Uber and Lyft are also available. A ride from Waikīkī to the Imin Center typically takes about 10 minutes and costs between $10–$20, depending on traffic and time of day.

Do note: During the summer, wait times for ride shares can be a bit longer, but things usually improve once the fall semester starts and traffic patterns shift.

Have your own vehicle?

Parking can be limited on Campus and fills up very quickly. Make sure you are parked in the guest visitor space or you will be ticketed. There are a couple of lots close to the Imin Center but rates are $6 hr.

I strongly recommend using the Zone 20 Parking structure.  Rates are $5 per day.  Payment is by credit card only.

Give yourself about 10-15 minutes to walk to the Imin Center from the parking structure. Also, arrive early! At the start of the school year, it is busy and the lot will fill up by 9am.

You can find more information at Commuter Services.