ICLDC 2011 :: Strategies for Moving Forward

HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The island of O‘ahu is serviced by the Honolulu International Airport (HNL). Airlines that fly to Hawai‘i include American, United, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Hawaiian Airlines, and a wide variety of airlines from abroad. The airport is about a 20-minute drive (non-rush hour traffic time) from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa or Waikiki.

NOTE: For those of you staying in on-campus housing, you might want to contact the shuttle companies in advance to see if they offer shuttle service to UH Manoa and what their rates are. If they offer a reasonable price for the service (i.e., cheaper than the cost of a taxi ride), you might consider making arrangements with them.

TAXIS
There is taxi service available outside the baggage claim area at the airport. An average fare from the airport to Waikiki or the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa campus is between $25-35. An average fare from Waikik to the UH Manoa campus is between $10-15. You can also call:
The CAB – (808) 422-2222; Charley's Taxi – (808) 531-1333; City Taxi – (808) 524-2121

CONFERENCE SHUTTLE SERVICE
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa campus is located about 3 miles away from Waikiki, the main hotel area.

For the convenience of our conference attendees staying at the Ocean Resort Waikiki (ORW) and The Lotus at Diamond Head (LDH) Hotels, we will be providing shuttle service to and from the Imin Center (IC) on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, on the main conference days (February 11-13) as follows:

2/11 (Fri)

Morning:
Bus #1: Pick-up at 7:30 am (Route: ORW --> LDH --> IC)
Bus #2: Pick-up at 8:00 am (Route: ORW --> LDH --> IC)

Evening (after reception):
Bus #1 & #2: Pick-up at 7:30 pm (Route: IC--> ORW --> LDH)

2/12 (Sat)

Morning:
Bus #1: Pick-up at 7:30 am (Route: ORW --> LDH --> IC)
Bus #2: Pick-up at 8:00 am (Route: ORW --> LDH --> IC)

Evening (after reception):
Bus #1 & #2: Pick-up at 7:30 pm (Route: IC--> ORW --> LDH)

2/13 (Sun)

Morning:
Bus #1: Pick-up at 7:30 am (Route: ORW --> LDH --> IC)
Bus #2: Pick-up at 8:00 am (Route: ORW --> LDH --> IC)

Afternoon:
Bus #1 & #2: Pick-up at 1:30 pm (Route: IC--> ORW --> LDH)

Look for the Superstar Motorcoach (chartered by Royal Star Hawaii). Please be waiting near the street in front of the building at least 5 minutes before pick-up time to ensure that you don’t miss the bus. These shuttle routes are one-way and fixed. If you desire to go to the Imin Center or your hotel at a time other than indicated above, you will be on your own for transportation.

NOTE: If you are coming to campus on your own, you can take Bus #4 from Waikiki (see bottom of page) and walk across campus OR share a taxi (see above) with fellow participants. If you are driving a rental car, see the information directly below.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO UH MANOA
From the Honolulu International Airport, UH Manoa is about a 20-minute drive (non-rush hour traffic). Take H-1 east for approximately 20 minutes. Then take the University Avenue (24B) exit. The exit ramp takes you onto University Avenue, from which you will take your first right at the signal onto Dole Street.

From Waikiki, UH Manoa is about a 10-minute drive. Turn off of Kuhio Avenue onto Ala Wai Blvd (one-way), which runs along the Ala Wai Canal. Turn right on McCully Street (it will take you over a bridge that spans the Ala Wai Canal). Turn right at the first signal onto Kapiolani Avenue. A few blocks down, turn left at the signal onto University Avenue and keep heading up the street (toward the mountains) until you cross under the H-1 Highway overpass. Turn right at the first signal onto Dole Street.

THE BUS
Route and Schedule Information: (808) 848-5555. Website: http://www.thebus.org

O‘ahu's bus system, logically dubbed "TheBUS," offers island-wide service. The cost for a one-way fare is $2.50 for adults and $1.25 for elementary and high school students; exact change is appreciated. Riders are allowed to transfer to any connecting line as long as it is going in the same general direction. Request a transfer slip from the bus driver when you board the bus.

A $25 Oahu Discovery Passport (good for 4 consecutive days) can be bought from ABC Stores in Waikiki and the Ala Moana Shopping Center and from the Bus Pass Office. This may be a good option for attendees relying on the bus for transportation during the conference.

To go between the airport and Waikiki, take either Bus #19 or #20. If you are going from the airport to UH Manoa, transfer from Bus #19 or #20 at Ala Moana Shopping Center to Bus #6 (University bound) or Bus #18 (University bound).

To go from Waikiki to the UH Manoa campus, you should take Bus #4 (Westbound toward University and Nuuanu). It starts on Monsarrat Avenue on the other side of the Honolulu Zoo in Kapiolani Park. Ask the concierge or front desk at your hotel for directions to it. Buses typically come every 20 minutes, and it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the university, again depending on traffic. Once you arrive on campus, use the following map to guide you from the bus stop to the Imin Center.

IMPORTANT NOTE: People carrying large suitcases or baggage are not allowed on TheBUS. If you have smaller items, you can ride on the bus. Click here for baggage rules for The Bus.