Hawaii Bowl attendees advised to take public transit to avoid traffic, parking

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Planning to go to the Hawaii Bowl? City leaders are encouraging fans to utilize public transportation.

The Hawaii Bowl will take place Christmas Eve in front of a sold-out crowd at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.

To help attendees get to and from the game, the city Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is ramping up bus services that connect Skyline’s Ahua Lagoon rail station and the UH Manoa campus.

“We want fans focused on the game, not on traffic or parking. TheBus and Skyline offer the safest and easiest way to get to UH Manoa and back home to celebrate the holiday with family,” Mayor Rick Blangiardi said.

Regular TheBus U Line service (Ahua Lagoon Drive Skyline Station–UH Manoa via the H-1 Freeway) will operate throughout the day.

To improve travel for game attendees, DTS will also run additional U Line service every 15 minutes between 12:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

Along with the U Line and Skyline, the A Line (Ahua Lagoon Drive Skyline Station – UH Manoa) will be running regular weekday service between the Ahua Lagoon Drive Station and Sinclair Circle at UH Manoa.

Fans can also reach UH Manoa on Routes 1, 1L, 4, 6, and 13.

DTS encourages riders to plan ahead using the Transit App to map out routes, check arrival times, and stay on top of travel options.

Regular fares will be in effect for Skyline and TheBus. All annual and monthly fares are valid for Skyline and TheBus.

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