TheBus and Skyline use the same fare structure.
Using your HOLO card on TheBus or Skyline come with a 2 hour transfer period, also known as a 2-Hour Pass. Riders won’t be charged for rides within this 2-hour period on TheBus and Skyline.
Fare capping, daily, monthly, annual, 3-day 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
Fares – Adult
Cash Fare (TheBus Only)
(No Transfers)
| Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Ride | $3.25 | Must be paid each time you board. Transfers are not included. Exact fare is required; no change is given. Riders must insert fare into the farebox themselves. |
One (1) Child 5 years and under is FREE when riding with a fare-paying rider and not occupying a seat. |
Adult HOLO Card Fares
(A Single Ride with a HOLO card is now called a 2-Hour Pass)
| Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Pass | $3.00 | Includes 2 hours of unlimited transfers |
| 24-Hour Pass | $7.50 | Valid 24-hours from first tap |
| Day Cap | $7.50 | Max fare charged per 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 | $45.00 | Valid for 168 hours from first tap |
| Month Cap | $90.00 | Max charged per month – fares will no longer be charged for that month |
| Monthly Pass | $90.00 | Valid from 1st to last day of the month |
| Annual Pass | $990 | Available at the Transit Pass Office , www.holocard.net , or call 808-768-4656 |
| Card Fee | $2.00 | For initial and replacement cards |
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.
Where to Get or Load:
Online: www.holocard.net
Phone: 808-768-4656
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) Apply online here
Reload or Manage Your Card
Online: www.holocard.net
Phone: Call 808-768-4656
Retail Locations: Any HOLO retail location
Cash Fare (TheBus Only)
(No Transfers)
| Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Ride | $1.75 | Fare to be paid upon each boarding. Rider must present their Youth HOLO Card to pay the reduced fare. |
One (1) Child 5 years and under is FREE when riding with a fare-paying rider and not occupying a seat. |
Youth HOLO Card Fares
(A Single Ride with a HOLO card is now called a 2-Hour Pass)
| Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Pass | $1.50 | Unlimited rides on TheBus and Skyline for two hours |
| 24-Hour Pass | $3.75 | Valid 24-hours from first tap |
| Day Cap | $3.75 | Max fare charged per day – fares will no longer be charged for that day |
| Month Cap | $45.00 | Max fare charged per month – fares will no longer be charged for that month |
| Monthly Pass | $45.00 | Purchase at the Transit Pass Office, www.holocard.net, or call 808-768-4656 |
| Annual Pass | $495.00 | Purchase at the Transit Pass Office, www.holocard.net, or call 808-768-4656 |
| Card Fee | $2.00 | For initial and replacement cards |
Monthly and Annual 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. The initial Senior HOLO card is FREE. Replacement HOLO cards will be $2.
How to Apply:
Eligibility: Age 65+
What You Need:
Completed application form:
Kamaʻāina Senior Form (Hawaiʻi residents – also available online)
Non-Resident Senior Form (24-Hour Pass available for visitors or non-residents; monthly/annual passes not available)
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
Cash Fare (TheBus Only)
(No Transfers)
| Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Ride | $1.50 | Fare is to be paid upon each boarding. Rider must present their Senior HOLO Card to pay the reduced fare. |
One (1) Child 5 years and under is FREE when riding with a fare-paying rider and not occupying a seat. |
Senior HOLO Card Fares
(A Single Ride with a HOLO card is now called a 2-Hour Pass)
| Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Pass | $1.25 | Unlimited rides on TheBus and Skyline for two hours |
| 24-Hour Pass | $3.00 | Valid 24-hours from first tap |
| Day Cap | $3.00 | Max fare charged per day – fares will no longer be charged for that day |
| Month Cap | $20.00 | Only available for Kamaʻaina. Max fare charged per month – fares will no longer be charged for that month |
| Monthly Pass | $20.00 | Only available for Kamaʻaina with Proof of Residency. Purchase at the Transit Pass Office, www.holocard.net, or call 808-768-4656 |
| Annual Pass | $45.00 | Only available for Kamaʻaina with Proof of Residency. Purchase at the Transit Pass Office, www.holocard.net, or call 808-768-4656 |
| Card Fee | $2.00 | For replacement cards |
Note: Monthly and annual passes purchased after the 20th of the month will become active on the 1st of the next month.
Fares – Disability
The Disability HOLO Card offers reduced transit fares for eligible individuals with disabilities on TheBus and Skyline. The initial Disability HOLO card is FREE. Replacement HOLO cards will be $2.
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)
Cash Fare (TheBus Only)
(No Transfers)
| Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Ride | $1.50 | Fare is to be paid upon each boarding. Rider must present their Disability HOLO Card to pay the reduced fare. |
One (1) Child 5 years and under is FREE when riding with a fare-paying rider and not occupying a seat. |
Disability HOLO Card Fares
(A Single Ride with a HOLO card is now called a 2-Hour Pass)
| Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour Pass | $1.25 | Unlimited rides on TheBus and Skyline for two hours |
| 24-Hour Pass | $3.00 | Valid 24-hours from first tap |
| Day Cap | $3.00 | Max fare charged per day – fares will no longer be charged for that day |
| Month Cap | $20.00 | Only available for Kamaʻaina. Max fare charged per month – fares will no longer be charged for that month |
| Monthly Pass | $20.00 | Only available for Kamaʻaina with Proof of Residency. Purchase at the Transit Pass Office |
| Annual Pass | $45.00 | Only available for Kamaʻaina with Proof of Residency. Purchase at the Transit Pass Office |
| Card Fee | $2.00 | For replacement cards |
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
- Non-Resident 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
Cash Fare (TheBus Only)
(No Transfers)
| Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Ride | $1.50 | Fare is to be paid upon each boarding. Rider must present their US Medicare HOLO Card to pay the reduced fare. |
One (1) Child 5 years and under is FREE when riding with a fare-paying rider and not occupying a seat. |
U.S. Medicare HOLO Card Fare
(A Single Ride with a HOLO card is now called a 2-Hour Pass)
| Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Pass | $1.25 | Unlimited rides on TheBus and Skyline for two hours |
| Day Cap | $3.00 | Max fare charged per day – fares will no longer be charged for that day |
| Month Cap | $20.00 | Only available for Kamaʻaina. Max fare charged per month – fares will no longer be charged for that month |
| Monthly Pass | $20.00 | Only available for Kamaʻaina with Proof of Residency. Purchase at the Transit Pass Office or call 808-768-4656 |
| Annual Pass | $45.00 | Only available for Kamaʻaina with Proof of Residency. Purchase at the Transit Pass Office, www.holocard.net, or call 808-768-4656 |
| Card Fee | $2.00 | For initial and replacement cards |
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 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.
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
Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Fare | $2.50 | Paid at boarding. A valid TheHandi-Van card must be presented. No change given for cash payments. |
| Single Low Income Fare | $2.00 | Paid at boarding. Cash payments must show valid Low Income TheHandi-Van HOLO Card |
TheBus & Skyline Fares
TheHandi-Van HOLO Card is only provided to individuals that are approved for paratransit services. Valid TheHandi-Van card must be presented.
A Single Ride with a HOLO card is now called a 2-Hour Pass
| Fare Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Pass | $1.25 | Unlimited rides on TheBus and Skyline for two hours |
| 24-Hour Pass | $3.00 | Valid 24-hours from first tap |
| Day Cap | $3.00 | Max fare charged per day – fares will no longer be charged for that day |
| Month Cap | $20.00 | Max fare charged per month – fares will no longer be charged for that month |
| Monthly Pass | $20.00 | Purchase at the Transit Pass Office or call 808-768-4656 |
| Annual Pass | $45.00 | Bus pass expiration cannot exceed TheHandi-Van eligibility date. Purchase at the Transit Pass Office or call 808-768-4656 |
Note: Passes purchased after the 20th of the month activate on the 1st of the following month.
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.
How to earn a Day Pass with Fare Capping
How to earn a Monthly Pass with Fare Capping
