Transportation

THE CENTER FOR KOREAN STUDIES

The Center for Korean Studies occupies a prominent spot on the main campus of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in Honolulu. Located at 1881 East-West Road, near the university's main library, the East-West Center, and Kennedy Theatre, the Center is within walking distance of all points on the campus, and its traditional Korean-style building is easily spotted.

A convenient campus map is located here: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/campusmap/.

The Mānoa campus lies on several major city bus routes and is thus accessible from most major sections of Honolulu. Taxi service is also readily available for transporation to all parts of the city.

TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT

All incoming flights arrive at Honolulu International Airport, which is approximately 9.1 miles from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Several means are available to get from the airport to the Mānoa campus.

  • By taxi (Recommended)
    Taxis are easily available upon exiting the baggage-claim areas at the airport, as well as outside the international arrivals area. The fare to the campus is about $35–$40. Taxi drivers prefer cash, although credit cards are accepted.
  • By shuttle (Recommended)
  • The Super Shuttle will take you from the airport to Waikīkī or UH Mānoa. To make a reservation, call (808) 841-2928. The cost is $8 to Waikīkī and $18 to UH Mānoa per person, one-way. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance.
  • The Oahu Airport Shuttle will take you to Waikiki or UH Mānoa. To make a reservation, call (808) 681-8000. The fare is $29 to Waikīkī and $29 to UH Mānoa per person, one-way. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance.
  • The Reliable Shuttle will take you to Waikiki or UH Mānoa. To make a reservation, call (808) 924-9292. The fare is $9 one-way and $16 round-trip to central Waikīkī; rates may vary. The cost is $15 to UH Mānoa per person. Group rates are $11 for two people and $9 for three people, one-way; rates may vary. Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance.
  • By car

    • From the airport,

    1. Head east on Arrivals (0.3 miles) and take the ramp I-H1 East (0.3 miles).
    2. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for Honolulu/I-H1 and merge onto I-H1 E (7.4 miles).
    3. Take exit 24B to merge onto University Avenue (0.3 miles).
    4. Turn right onto Dole Street (0.4 miles) and turn left at East-West Road (0.2 miles).

PARKING AT UH MĀNOA

The campus parking structures charge a flat rate fee of $4.00 payable in advance at the entry kiosks prior to 4 p.m. and a $5 flat fee after 4 p.m. Visitors using the pay-to-park green stalls available in some parking areas need to use the automated pay stations located near the parking stalls. These pay stations accept quarters, dollar coins, $1, $5, and $10 bills and require a fee of $2.00 per half hour up to a maximum of $16.00. The purchase of a $16.00 pay-to-park daily visitor permit from an automated pay station will allow re-entry into the Upper Campus visitor lots all day. The pay stations issue a permit ticket that must be displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle showing the time for which the visitor has paid. Campus resident parking areas are for campus residents only. Visitors are not allowed to park in the stalls located in student resident areas or in any stalls marked as 24-hour reserved stalls.

More information can be found at http://www.hawaii.edu/parking/visitorparking.html.

GETTING AROUND O‘AHU BY BUS

Route and Schedule Information: (808) 848-5555. Web site: http://www.thebus.org

O‘ahu's bus system, logically dubbed "TheBUS," offers island-wide service. The cost for a one-way fare is $2.25 for adults and $1 for elementary and high school students; exact change is appreciated. Large suitcases and similar baggage are not allowed on TheBUS. 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 $20 Oahu Discovery Passport (good for four consecutive days) can be bought from ABC Stores in Waikīkī 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.

Popular destinations include Ala Moana and Waikīkī.

Ala Moana is the most popular tourist destination because it offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and services. From the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, the route A bus can be caught at Sinclair Circle and takes you directly to the shopping center in about 15 minutes. The mall opens at 9:30 a.m.and remains open until 9:00 p.m., Monday–Saturday and 10:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Waikīkī is also a popular tourist destination because of the beaches and street performers. There is also a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and services there. From the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, the number 4 bus takes you directly into Waikīkī. Or if you’re at the Ala Moana Shopping Center, Waikīkī is about 20 minutes away by walking. You could also take the number 8, 19, or 20 bus to go to Waikīkī, but the number 4 bus should be caught on Kuhio Avenue in order to head back to the university. Waikīkī shops are open until late at night depending on where you go. Most of the shops close around 11:00 p.m.