Travel Tips
Location
Oahu has one airport, the Honolulu International Airport, located about six miles from downtown Honolulu. Rental cars, taxis, and shuttles are available at the airport. A local bus line also offers service between the airport and Honolulu; the bus is inexpensive and convenient, but has no special luggage holders so you have to carry your luggage on your lap.
Flight Times To Oahu
* From San Francisco: 5 hours, 20 minutes
* From Los Angeles: 4 hours, 20 minutes
* From Denver: 6 hours
* From Washington, D.C.: 11 hours
Local Time
Oahu is on Hawaiian Standard Time, two hours earlier than the West Coast (Pacific Standard Time) and five hours earlier than the East Coast (Eastern Standard Time). Unlike the rest of the U.S., the Hawaiian Islands do not observe Daylight Savings Time. That means that during the summer months, Oahu is three hours earlier than Pacific Daylight Time and six hours earlier than Eastern Daylight Time.
Getting Around
Although many visitors to Oahu rent cars, the island's bus system, provided by Oahu Transit Services, offers an inexpensive and convenient transportation alternative. Honolulu in particular has an efficient public transportation system, and many buses and historical trolleys run between the resort area of Waikiki and outlying island attractions.
Language
Both Hawaiian and English are spoken on Oahu. Studying a fun language guide will allow you to learn a few helpful Hawaiian phrases.
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