Getting Around Hawaii

There are so many things to do and see on the Big Island, and even though many things are of walking distance some require transportation. The Big Island offers various modes of transportation. The Hilo Sampan bus service is one option for public transportation and a way around the Big Island. The Sampan bus service is a fun way of getting around the island while meeting locals and tourist on the way there. The drivers are very friendly and usually keep a commentary along the route for passenger’s amusement. The bus service runs Monday- Friday with hours of operation from 9 am-5 pm. Tickets maybe purchased directly from the driver or from various location spots on the island. Additional forms of transportation are rent a cars, taxi’s, and mopeds.

Hawaii Travel Guides
 Frommer's Hawaii
 Lonely Planet Hawaii
 Let's Go Hawaii
 Fodors Hawaii