Department of Transportation Services
TheBus and Skyline use the same fare structure.
Using your HOLO card on TheBus or Skyline come with a 2.5 hour transfer period. Riders won’t be charged for rides within this transfer period on TheBus and Skyline.
Fare capping, daily, monthly, and 7-day passes work on both TheBus and Skyline. Visit the link below for more information on Fare Capping.
*One (1) Child 5 years and under is FREE for TheBus and Skyline when riding with a fare-paying rider and not occupying a seat
Adult Fares
Age 18 years+
Youth Fares
Age 6 - 17 years
Highschool Students up to age 19
Senior Fares
Age 65+
Disability Card
reduced transit fares for eligible individuals
U.S. Medicare Card
Under age 65 and have a valid U.S. Medicare card
TheHandi-Van
individuals who are unable to use TheBus due to a disability
Fares – Adult
Cash Fare (No Transfers)
Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
Single Fare | $3.00 | Must be paid upon each boarding; transfers not included |
One (1) child age 5 and under rides free with a fare-paying rider, if not occupying a seat |
HOLO Card Fares(Includes free transfers within 2.5 hours of first tap)
Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
Single Fare | $3.00 | Includes 2.5 hours of unlimited transfers |
Day Cap | $7.50 | Once you’ve spent $7.50 in a day, fares will no longer be charged for that day |
3-Day Pass | $20.00 | Valid for 72 hours from first tap |
7-Day Pass | $35.00 | Valid for 168 hours from first tap |
Month Cap | $80.00 | Once you’ve spent $80 in a month, fares will no longer be charged for that month |
Monthly Pass | $80.00 | Valid from 1st to last day of the month |
Note:
3-Day and 7-Day Passes are hour-based, not by service day.
Passes purchased after the 20th of the month become active on the 1st of the next month.
HOLO Card InformationCard Fee: $2.00 (initial & replacement)
Where to Get or Load:
Online: www.holocard.net
Phone: 808-768-4656
Any HOLO retail location
Fares – Youth
The Youth HOLO Card offers reduced fares on TheBus and Skyline for:
Children and teens ages 6 to 17 (proof of age required)
High school students up to age 19 with valid school ID or proof of enrollment
A Youth HOLO card is required to recieve the reduced fare.
How to Apply:
Eligibility: Ages 6–17, or up to 19 with proof of high school enrollment
What You Need:
Valid photo ID: State ID, Driver’s License/Permit, Passport, or Birth Certificate (with photo ID)
Youth Application Form (submit at TheBus Pass Office at Kalihi Transit Center)
Parent/guardian may apply with:
Their own government-issued ID
Child’s ID and required documents
Where to Get the Card:
Satellite City Halls (except Ala Moana Center)
TheBus Pass Office (Kalihi)
Online (see form below)
Reload or Manage Your Card
Online: www.holocard.net
Phone: Call 808-768-4656
Retail Locations: Any HOLO retail location
Youth HOLO Card Fare Structure
Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
Single Fare | $1.50 | Includes 2.5 hours of unlimited transfers |
Day Cap | $3.75 | Once you’ve spent $3.75 in a day, fares will no longer be charged for that day |
Month Cap | $40.00 | Once you’ve spent $40 in a month, fares will no longer be charged for that month |
Monthly Pass | $40.00 | Purchase at participating retail locations |
Card Fee | $2.00 | For initial and replacement cards |
Passes purchased after the 20th of the month activate on the 1st of the following month.
Youth HOLO Card Expiration
Cards expire on June 30 after turning 18
Or on the youth’s birthday if born after June 30
Ages 18–19 must provide proof of current high school enrollment
State of Hawai‘i DOE EXPRESS Program
The EXPRESS Program (Expanding Ridership to Educate Students in Schools) is a partnership between the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education and local counties to provide bus service alternatives for public school students.
Who It’s For:
Middle, Intermediate, and High school students statewide
Fares – Senior
The Senior HOLO Card offers discounted fares on TheBus and Skyline for individuals 65 years or older.
How to Apply:
Eligibility: Age 65+
What You Need:
Completed application form:
Kamaʻāina Senior Form (Hawaiʻi residents – also available online)
Non-Resident Senior Form (Visitors or non-residents)
Valid government-issued photo ID
Proof of age
Where to Apply:
Any Satellite City Hall (except Ala Moana Center)
TheBus Pass Office (Kalihi)
Where to Load or Reload Your Card
Online: www.holocard.net
Phone: Call 808-768-4656
Retail Locations: Any HOLO retail location
In Person: Satellite City Halls, TheBus Pass Office, or select supermarkets
Fare Structure (with Senior HOLO Card)
Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
Single Fare | $1.25 | Includes 2.5 hours of unlimited transfers |
Day Cap | $3.00 | Max charged per day – fares will no longer be charged for that day |
Monthly Cap (Kamaʻāina only) | $20.00 | Max charged per month – fares will no longer be charged for that month |
Monthly Pass (Kamaʻāina only) | $20.00 | Available at select retail and Satellite City Hall locations |
Annual Pass (Kamaʻāina only) | $45.00 | Available at TheBus Pass Office, Foodland, Times Supermarkets, or online |
HOLO Card Fee | $2.00 | Initial or replacement card (exceptions may apply) |
Note: Monthly and annual passes purchased after the 20th of the month will become active on the 1st of the next month.
Kamaʻāina Senior Fare
For Hawaiʻi residents age 65+
Must complete the Kamaʻāina Senior Fare Form (online form available)
Proof of residency is required
Fares – Disability
The Disability HOLO Card offers reduced transit fares for eligible individuals with disabilities on TheBus and Skyline.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Complete the Disability Application Form (includes instructions & requirements).
Step 2: Provide a valid government-issued photo ID.
Step 3: Submit in person at the TheBus Pass Office in Kalihi.
Note:
Temporary Disability Cards are valid for the duration set by your healthcare provider.
Permanent Disability Cards must be renewed every 4 years.
Kamaʻāina applicants must also provide proof of Hawaiʻi residency.
Where to Load Your Card:
Online: www.holocard.net
Phone: Call 808-768-4656
In Person: TheBus Pass Office (Kalihi)
Fare Structure (with Disability HOLO Card)
Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
Single Fare | $1.25 | Includes 2.5 hours of unlimited transfers |
Day Cap | $3.00 | Max charged per day – fares will no longer be charged for that day |
Month Cap (Kamaʻāina only) | $20.00 | Max charged per month – fares will no longer be charged for that month |
Monthly Pass (Kamaʻāina only) | $20.00 | Purchase at TheBus Pass Office |
Annual Pass (Kamaʻāina only) | $45.00 | Purchase at TheBus Pass Office |
HOLO Card Fee | $2.00 | One-time or replacement fee |
Note: Monthly and annual passes purchased after the 20th of the month become active on the 1st of the next month.
U.S. MEDICARE (Red / White / Blue)
The U.S. Medicare HOLO Card offers reduced fares on TheBus and Skyline for eligible riders under age 65.
Riders 65 and older must apply for a Senior HOLO Card.
How to Apply:
Eligibility: Must be under 65 and have a valid U.S. Medicare card.
Requirements:
Present your U.S. Medicare card
Complete the U.S. Medicare Application Form
Kamaʻāina Form (Proof of Residency is required)
Where to Apply:
In person at the TheBus Pass Office in Kalihi
Renewal: Every 4 years
Where to Load Your Card:
Online: www.holocard.net
By Phone: Call 808-768-4656
Retail Locations: Visit any HOLO retail location
Fare Structure (with U.S. Medicare HOLO Card)
Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
Single Fare | $1.25 | Includes 2.5 hours of unlimited transfers |
Day Cap | $3.00 | Max charged per day – fares will no longer be charged for that day |
Month Cap (Kamaʻāina only) | $20.00 | Max charged per month – fares will no longer be charged for that month |
Monthly Pass (Kamaʻāina only) | $20.00 | Purchase at Transit Pass Office or by calling 808-768-4656 |
Annual Pass (Kamaʻāina only) | $45.00 | Purchase at Transit Pass Office or by calling 808-768-4656 |
HOLO Card Fee (Kamaʻāina only) | $2.00 | One-time or replacement fee (card valid for 4 years) |
Note: Monthly and annual passes purchased after the 20th of the month will become active on the 1st of the next month.
Fares – TheHandi-Van
TheHandi-Van fare is for individuals who are unable to use TheBus due to a disability and have been found eligible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
TheHandi-Van provides paratransit service, which is a curb-to-curb, shared-ride transportation option for qualified riders on the island of Oahu.
Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
Single Fare | $2.25 | Paid at boarding. Must show valid TheHandi-Van HOLO Card |
Single Low Income Fare | $2.00 | Paid at boarding. Cash payments must show valid Low Income TheHandi-Van HOLO Card |
TheBus & Skyline Fares
The TheHandi-Van HOLO Card provides reduced fare options for qualified riders on TheBus and Skyline. Please note that TheBus fares paid with cash do not come with Transfers, Caps or Passes.
Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
Single Fare | $1.25 | Includes 2.5 hours of unlimited transfers. If paying by cash on TheBus, a valid TheHandi-Van HOLO card or Low Income Card must be presented at boarding. |
Day Cap | $2.00 | Max fare charged per day – fares will no longer be charged for that day |
Month Cap | $6.00 | Max charged per month – fares will no longer be charged for that month |
Monthly Pass | $6.00 | Available at Transit Pass Office or by phone |
Annual Pass | $35.00 | Valid for 12 months or until your Handi-Van eligibility expires (whichever comes first) |
Note: Passes purchased after the 20th of the month activate on the 1st of the following month.
How to Get the Card
Where to Apply:
TheHandi-Van Eligibility Center
For Low Income TheHandi-Van HOLO Card: Online at honolulu.gov/dcs/litfp or Transit Pass Office in Kalihi for SSI beneficiaries.
What you need if applying for Low Income TheHandi-Van Fare:
A valid TheHandi-Van HOLO card must be presented
Load or Manage Your Card
Online: www.holocard.net
Phone: Call 808-768-4656
In Person: Transit Pass Office
For card replacement, name changes, or other updates, call 808-768-4656
Fare Capping with your HOLO card
If you don’t have the money to purchase a pass up-front or don’t know how often you will ride, fare capping is the best option for you. Simply ride, and the money you spend on fare will go toward earning a day or monthly pass. Once you spend the amount needed to earn the pass, you’ll get to ride for free for the rest of the day or the month!
With fare capping, you don’t need to guess the amount of trips you’ll make in a given period of time. This saves you money on passes you may not need while ensuring you always get a pass if you’re riding frequently.
Fare Capping with your HOLO card
Fare Capping with your Holo card
Questions? Contact Skyline:
Phone: (808) 848-5555 (option 4) Email: skyline@honolulu.gov
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