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Getting to UH Mānoa without parking

Most UH Mānoa students can ride TheBus and Skyline at no extra cost with the U-Pass, which is paid for through a mandatory $55 transportation fee each fall and spring semester. Routes 4, 6 and 13 and the A and U Lines serve campus, and the A and U Lines connect to Skyline at Āhua (Lagoon Drive) station.

Last updated: October 2026

How the U-Pass works

Who gets it: full-time UH Mānoa undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled and have paid the mandatory Student U-PASS Transportation Fee.
Cost: the fee is $55 per fall and spring semester. Students in the School of Law, School of Medicine and Outreach College are not charged it.
Where it works: TheBus and Skyline, during the fall and spring semesters.
How to use it: tap your Mānoa OneCard on the HOLO card reader when you board.

Students with a valid UH ID who are not in the fee-based program can buy a U-Pass at the Campus Center Ticket Office, Room 212, 2465 Campus Road, (808) 956-7236. TheBus notes that office takes cash only.

Bus routes that serve campus

TheBus routes serving UH Mānoa (TheBus UH guide and timetable, October 2026)
Route	Where it comes from	Notes
A Line	Āhua (Lagoon Drive) Skyline station, through downtown on King Street and along Kapiʻolani Boulevard	Every day. About every 10 to 15 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on Sundays. Ends at Sinclair Circle.
U Line	Āhua (Lagoon Drive) Skyline station by the H-1 freeway	Weekdays only, about 5 AM to 5:30 PM, less often than the A Line. Stops on Dole Street.
Route 4	Nuʻuanu, Punahou and McCully	Also serves downtown.
Route 6	Pauoa and Woodlawn	Connects with Ala Moana Center.
Route 13	Liliha and Waikīkī	The direct route from Waikīkī.

In the timetable, the A Line takes about 40 to 53 minutes from Āhua to Sinclair Circle on weekday mornings, and the U Line about 18 to 36 minutes from Āhua to Dole Street. Add the Skyline ride to Āhua: about 32 minutes from East Kapolei or 14 from Pearlridge.

Step by step: Skyline to campus

Ride Skyline to Āhua (Lagoon Drive) station.
Walk to TheBus stop #4852 at the station.
Board the A Line to Sinclair Circle (stop #983), or the U Line on weekdays to Dole Street opposite East-West Road (stop #4550).
Tap your Mānoa OneCard (U-Pass) or HOLO card each time you board.

Going home, board the A Line at Sinclair Circle (stop #983) or the U Line at Dole Street and East-West Road (stop #3674), ride to Āhua (stop #4850), and transfer to Skyline. These stop numbers come from UH Commuter Services.

If you do drive

Campus parking is limited and paid, with semester permits and daily options sold through UH Commuter Services. Rates change, so check manoa.hawaii.edu/commuter for current prices before you count on a space.

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Common questions

Does the UH Mānoa U-Pass work on Skyline?

Yes. The U-Pass covers both TheBus and Skyline. Tap your Mānoa OneCard on the HOLO card reader when you board.

How much is the U-Pass at UH Mānoa?

There is no separate charge for most students. The U-Pass comes with the mandatory Student U-PASS Transportation Fee of $55 per fall and spring semester. Students in the School of Law, School of Medicine and Outreach College are not charged that fee.

Which buses go to UH Mānoa?

TheBus lists the A Line and U Line from Āhua (Lagoon Drive) Skyline station, plus Routes 4 (Nuʻuanu–Punahou–McCully), 6 (Pauoa–Woodlawn) and 13 (Liliha–Waikīkī–University). Route 13 comes from Waikīkī; Route 6 and the A Line come from Ala Moana.

How do I get from Skyline to UH Mānoa?

Get off Skyline at Āhua (Lagoon Drive) and take the A Line to Sinclair Circle, or the weekday U Line, which uses the H-1 freeway, to Dole Street by East-West Road.

Is it hard to park at UH Mānoa?

Parking on campus is limited and paid. UH Commuter Services sells semester permits and daily parking; check its website for current rates and availability before you plan to drive.