Directions & Transportation

 

 

Traveling By Car

If you're using GPS, use this address to avoid being directed to the military base instead of the visitor center:

Pearl Harbor National Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial Place
Honolulu, HI 96818

From Waikiki and Downtown Honolulu

The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is about a 45-minute drive from Waikiki. You’ll need to navigate Honolulu traffic, especially during peak hours. Most of the drive is straightforward, but be sure not to accidentally take the exit for Hickam Air Force Base.

Step-by-Step Directions:

1. Begin on Ala Moana Blvd./Nimitz Highway or H-1 West.
2. On H-1, take exit 15A marked "Arizona Mem./Stadium."
3. Avoid the "Hickam AFB/Pearl Harbor" exit.
4. Continue on HI-99 (Kamehameha Highway).
5. At the 4th traffic light, turn left onto Arizona Memorial Place.
6. At the base of the hill, turn right to find parking. Please park before unloading.

From West Oahu (Ewa, Kapolei, Waianae)

If you're coming from West Oahu, the drive to the visitor center is shorter than from Waikiki. You'll primarily use H-1 East and then follow signs for Aiea and the stadium.

Step-by-Step Directions:

1. Start on H-1 East toward Aiea.
2. Take exit 13A onto Moanalua Road.
3. Stay in the far-right lane and take the "Stadium/Aiea" exit.
4. Turn left at the first stoplight onto HI-99 East (Kamehameha Highway).
5. Continue on HI-99 and turn right onto Arizona Memorial Place.
6. At the base of the hill, turn right to find parking. Please park before unloading.

From East Oahu (Kaneohe, Kailua)

From East Oahu, your drive will take you along H-3 West, with scenic views along the way. Just be sure to follow the signs for the stadium once you reach the Halawa area.

Step-by-Step Directions:

1. Start on H-3 West.
2. Take exit 1C toward Halawa/Camp Smith/Aiea/Stadium.
3. Turn left on Kahuapaani Street and follow signs for Stadium/Honolulu.
4. Turn right onto Salt Lake Blvd. and follow signs for the stadium.
5. Turn left onto HI-99 East (Kamehameha Highway).
6. Turn right onto Arizona Memorial Place.
7. At the base of the hill, turn right to find parking. Please park before unloading.

From North Oahu (North Shore, Haleiwa)

The drive from the North Shore follows HI-99 and H-2 South before merging onto H-1 East. Keep an eye out for exit 13A, which will guide you toward the stadium and Aiea.

Step-by-Step Directions:

1. Start on HI-99 South, then continue onto HI-80.
2. Merge onto H-2 South toward Honolulu.
3. Continue onto H-1 East and take exit 13A onto Moanalua Road.
4. Stay in the far-right lane and take the "Stadium/Aiea" exit.
5. Turn left at the first stoplight onto HI-99 East (Kamehameha Highway).
6. Continue on HI-99 and turn right onto Arizona Memorial Place.
7. At the base of the hill, turn right to find parking. Please park before unloading.

From Honolulu International Airport

The visitor center is just a 10-15 minute drive from the airport. Whether you're coming from or heading to the airport, follow these steps to ensure a smooth trip.

Step-by-Step Directions to the Airport:

1. Turn right onto HI-99 (Kamehameha Highway) from the visitor center.
2. Continue through the traffic lights and follow signs for either "92 Airport" or H-1 East.
3. On H-1 East, take the first exit marked for the airport.
4. On Nimitz, continue straight through the lights until you see the airport sign, then take a right.

Step-by-Step Directions to the Visitor Center:

1. From the airport, take either H1-West or HI-92 West.
2. Merge onto HI-99 West (Kamehameha Highway) following signs for "HI-99 W/Arizona Mem. Stadium."
3. At the 4th traffic light, turn left onto Arizona Memorial Place.
4. At the base of the hill, turn right to find parking. Please park before unloading.

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Important Reminders

• Avoid the Ford Island Bridge: The visitor center is located just before the Ford Island bridge, which is restricted to military personnel. If you accidentally turn onto the bridge, you will be instructed to turn around. Take the next right onto Kamehameha Highway and then right onto Arizona Memorial Place.

• Access to Ford Island Sites: The Battleship Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum are located on Ford Island. Visitors can access these via a shuttle from the visitor center.

 

Public Transportation

As of April 30, 2022, the westbound bus stop at Arizona Memorial (stop #4322) is closed for routes 20 and 42. This closure is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until further notice.

Alternative Boarding and Drop-off:

• Please use the stop at Kamehameha Highway/Kalaloa Street (stop #477) for both boarding and alighting.

For the latest information on the Oahu transit system, visit TheBus.

 

Authorized Transportation Companies

For a more relaxed experience, you can choose from a variety of authorized commercial transportation providers that service Pearl Harbor. These companies offer convenient transportation to and from the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and often include other guided services as part of the tour package.

When booking with an authorized transportation provider, please ensure that your fee covers both transportation and any additional services you’ve selected.

Below is the current list of authorized commercial transportation providers for Pearl Harbor National Memorial. This list is updated at least quarterly.

Company Name	DBA if applicable
A.M. Tours, Inc.
AA Hawaii Tour.Net LLC	AA Hawaii Tour.Net LLC
Aloha Sunshine Tours LLC
Anela Tours LLC
Anuenue Island Tours LLC
Black Diamond Limousine, LLC
Blue Hawaii Photo Tours
Blue Wave Tour, Inc.
Carey Hawaii Chauffeured Services, LLC
Chris Gardner Hawaii
Custom Island Tours LLC
Diamond Trans LLC
Donna's Detours - Private Tours of Oahu, LLC
E Noa Corporation	E Noa Touirs Waikiki Trolley
ES Holdings LLC
Executive Chauffeur Hawaii LLC
First Royal Limousine Inc.
Formal Trans LLC
Fun in the Sun Tours LLC	Aloha Hawaii Tours
Go Tours Transportation LLC
Hali'a Tours and Transportation
Hankook Hawaii, Inc.
Hawaii Global Transportation LLC
Hawaii Luxury Travel Concierge and Limousines
Hawaii Pacific Adventures
Hawaii Tenda Travel Co.	Hawaii Golden Diamond Tours
Hawaii Tours & Activities LLC
Hawaii Viet Tours & Transportation, LLC
Holidays Trans LLC
International Tours & Vacation Planning	DanielsHawaii
Kawika Joe's Limousine Hawaii
Keawe Consulting, LLC	Keawe Adventures
Krystal Enterprise Limousine, Inc.
LauLima Tours and Activities
Leialohawai'i Tours LLC
Letian Travel
Malama Tours LLC
Marina Hawaii Travel	Hawaii.RU
Memory Shuttle & Tours LLC
Modern Transportation LLC
Musashi International, Inc.
Nui Tours LLC
Ocean Journeys LLC
Oceania Travel Hawaii Inc.
OK Tour and Travel LLC
Ole Tours Hawaii LLC
Pascua Trans & Tours
Personalized Hawaii Tours
Platinum Limousine Service Inc.
Polynesian Adventure Tours, LLC	Gray Line Hawaii
Private Tours Hawaii LLC	PTH
Puna Trans LLC
Rainbow Adventures LLC	Karma Tour Hawaii
RDH Transportation Services, Inc.	Royal Star Hawaii
Regent Travel & Tours LLC	Fly Shuttle
Rio Taxi & Limousine LLC
Roberts Hawaii Tours, Inc.	Robert's Tour & Transportation, Inc.
Royal Hawaii Tours
Royalty Hawaii Inc.
SpeediShuttle LLC
Spiritual Tours Hawaii LLC	STH Private Tours Hawaii
Sunshine Activity LLC	Hawaii Sunrise Travel
Tokoton Jerry LLC
Tournet Hawaii, Inc.
Trans Luxury LLC
Trans Quality, Inc.
Travel Plaza Transportation LLC
Tropical Hawaiian Tours LLC
United International Travel
VIP Transportation Inc.
XS LLC

 

Maps

To help you navigate your visit, we offer a detailed map of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. This map provides an overview of key locations, including parking areas, shuttle pick-up points, and important sites such as the USS Arizona Memorial and visitor amenities.

For a closer look and to plan your visit ahead of time, view the map here.