Updated October 22, 2026: Corrected the HOLO transfer window from 2.5 hours to 2 hours in the takeaways, evening checklist, and fare-cap answer. Verified against the City transit fare page. Route schedules and late-service connections were not rechecked in this update. Updated October 23, 2026: Reviewed current Skyline schedule and airport guidance. Clarified last full-line versus short-turn trains, corrected the Ala Moana Route 8 connection, and separated scheduled last trips from HEA arrival estimates.
Key Takeaways
- Skyline evening hours… Segment 2 operates daily with first trains about 4:00 a.m. and last departures around 10:00 to 10:30 p.m.. Always check the current table by station: Skyline Departure Schedule.
- After Skyline ends for the night… Route 42 provides airport and Waikiki coverage and is scheduled to serve the Airport and Ahua Lagoon Drive stations after daily Skyline service is done: see Route 42 notes and timetable on the official list: Routes & Timetables.
- New W Line… for the Airport, Waikiki connection during the day and evening, see the W Line timetable: W Line PDF. The Airport also summarizes late‑evening options, including Route 42 after 10:30 p.m.: HNL Airport Transit page.
- Real‑time… Use HEA to see estimated arrivals at your stop; use the timetable separately to identify the last scheduled trip: hea.thebus.org.
- Safety… Follow HPD visitor guidance and the City’s pedestrian safety tips. Stick to lit stops, avoid isolated areas, and keep valuables out of sight: HPD Visitor Information · DTS Pedestrian Safety.
- HOLO fare capping continues at night… you get a 2-hour transfer window and a Day Cap so you stop paying after you hit the cap: DTS Fares · TheBus Fares.
Niko’s Note 🐾 Save the timetable and stop ID before you walk, then refresh HEA when you need an arrival estimate. Cell coverage can dip near the water or inside malls.
Late Service… What runs when
Skyline last trains
The City lists daily service from 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with 10-minute service until 8:30 p.m. and 15-minute service afterward. The last full end-to-end trips begin at 10 p.m. Some later trains terminate early, so match your station, direction, and final destination to the table.
- Check your specific station’s first and last departures on the official table: Skyline Departure Schedule. After the Segment 2 opening, the City announced extended daily hours roughly 4:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. with occasional special extensions noted on the DTS Skyline news page: Segment 2 service announcement.
Airport, Waikiki and late connections
- W Line… day and evening service linking Lelepaua Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Skyline Station and Waikiki Beach & Hotels. Current timetable: W Line PDF. Summary and frequency notes are also posted on the Airport site: HNL TheBus & Skyline.
- Route 42 Ewa Beach, Waikiki… serves Ahua Lagoon Drive Station and the Airport Station after daily Skyline service is done. See note on the routes page and the current timetable: Routes & Timetables → Route 42.
Core city routes with late trips
- Waikiki corridors usually have late‑evening trips on routes like 2, 8, and 13. Verify times for your night with the current PDFs: Route 2 & 2L PDF · Route 8 · Route 13. Use HEA for estimated arrivals: hea.thebus.org.
How to plan a safe night ride
- Check last trains first… look up your origin and destination stations on the Skyline schedule.
- Backstop with Route 42 if your trip involves the Airport after Skyline closes. Confirm on Routes & Timetables.
- Open HEA before you leave a venue and refresh while you walk: hea.thebus.org.
- Pick bright, active stops near hotels or major corners. Review HPD visitor safety tips and keep bags zipped: HPD Visitor Information.
- Use crosswalks and be seen… at night wear something reflective and make eye contact with drivers: DTS Pedestrian Safety.
- Know your fare… HOLO gives you a 2-hour transfer and a Day Cap so extra hops do not add cost once you have capped: DTS Fares · TheBus Fares.
Sample late‑evening playbooks
Dinner in Waikiki, hotel near Ala Moana- Outbound: Walk to Kuhio Ave stop, check Route 8 or 13 on HEA, ride to dinner.
- Return: After 10 p.m., use HEA for the next 8 or 13 back to Ala Moana Center area. If it is late and you want a quieter stop, walk to a main avenue before you wait for your bus.
- Before 10:30 p.m.: Take W Line from Lelepaua station to Waikiki.
- After Skyline ends: Use Route 42 to Waikiki or to connect to other routes. Check both the Route 42 timetable and HEA.
- Outbound: From Waikiki, check late Route 2 toward Beretania or King corridors.
- Return: Aim for well‑lit stops on King, Hotel, or Beretania with other riders present. Confirm last scheduled trips in the timetable, then check HEA before you leave the venue.
Tools that help at night
- HEA live arrivals… search by street names or stop IDs: hea.thebus.org · quick how‑to PDF: HEA brochure.
- Routes list with all current PDFs… Routes & Timetables.
- Airport transit overview… late‑service recap and W Line summary: HNL Airport transit.
- Skyline announcements and schedules… Skyline news · Departure Schedule.
Safety checklist at night
- Wait at lit, visible stops. If a stop feels isolated, walk to the next major stop with more people.
- Keep your phone in a front pocket or zipped bag.
- Travel in pairs when possible.
- If something feels off, change plans… move toward a hotel entrance, store, or staffed area.
- Emergency… call 911. For non‑emergency assistance see HPD resources: Visitor Information.
- Crossing streets… make eye contact and wear something reflective at night: DTS Pedestrian Safety.
FAQ
What time is the last train on Skyline Check your station on the official table. After the Segment 2 opening, the last end-to-end trips start at 10:00 p.m.; later departures can terminate before the end of the line, with occasional special extensions on event days: Departure Schedule · Skyline news. Is there late bus service from the Airport after Skyline ends Yes. Route 42 is scheduled to serve the Airport and Ahua Lagoon Drive stations after daily Skyline service is done. Confirm on the official routes page and timetable: Routes & Timetables. How late do Waikiki buses run Core routes like 2, 8, and 13 run late with trips past 10 p.m. Exact times vary by day, so check the current PDF and HEA: Route 2 & 2L · HEA live arrivals. Does my HOLO Day Cap work at night Yes. Fare capping and the 2-hour transfer apply across TheBus and Skyline. See current fares and pass rules: DTS Fares · TheBus Fares.Sources
- Skyline… station table of first and last trains: Departure Schedule · City announcement on Segment 2 daily hours: Skyline Segment 2 news.
- TheBus… master routes list with current notes and PDFs, including Route 42 late‑night coverage and W Line: Routes & Timetables · direct W Line PDF: W Line timetable · Route 2 & 2L PDF: Rt2/2L.
- Airport… late‑evening summary and W Line overview: HNL TheBus & Skyline.
- Real time… HEA web app and brochure: hea.thebus.org · HEA brochure PDF.
- Safety… HPD visitor tips and DTS pedestrian safety: HPD Visitor Information · DTS Pedestrian Safety.
Accurate as of October 2026.
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