Top 7 airport-transfer services for Maui in 2026
SpeediShuttle is our top Maui airport transfer pick for 2026. It runs shared and private vans from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kaanapali, Kihei, and Wailea at fares fixed when you book, so the price holds when a late flight lands. That fixed fare is why it edges out Uber and Lyft, which cost about the same on quiet afternoons but surge at evening peaks.
We scored each service on reliability, price, and language support, then deducted points for surge pricing and reports of drivers who never showed up. Most Maui arrivals land at Kahului Airport (OGG), on the flat isthmus between Haleakalā and the West Maui Mountains. Nearly every resort district is 30 to 60 minutes away: Wailea and Kihei are about 17 miles south, roughly a 30-minute drive down the Mokulele Highway, while Kaanapali and Kapalua are 27 to 35 miles west on the Honoapiilani Highway, and the cliffside stretch past Maalaea tends to back up after 3 p.m. A shared van with fixed fares scores highest because its price holds while that traffic builds. Rideshare lost points for surge pricing, which seems to hit hardest when two or three mainland flights land in the same hour.
The most common mistake is treating the Maui Bus as an airport transfer. Its routes do stop at OGG and a ride costs $2, but the county allows bags that fit on your lap or under the seat, and a full-size suitcase can get you turned away at the door. The second mistake is booking a stay in Hana and expecting a cheap ride: Hana is about 50 miles from Kahului along the Hana Highway, which has more than 600 curves and dozens of one-lane bridges, so a private driver might charge several hundred dollars. If you plan to visit Wai'anapanapa on the way, you currently need an advance reservation for entry and parking. Third, the small Kapalua Airport (JHM) above Kaanapali sees only a few commuter flights a day, and taxis rarely wait there, so book your ride before you fly.
SpeediShuttle is the wrong call for families heading upcountry to Makawao or Kula, or out to the north-shore surf town of Paia. Shared routes to those areas are thin, and once you factor in car seats and boards, a rental from the OGG rental car center usually comes out cheaper. Maui scores 8.8/10 for family friendliness (see the TTDI Family-Friendliness Index), and most of what earns that score is spread across places you will want to drive to yourself. It is also a poor fit for anyone staying in Lahaina: rebuilding after the August 2023 wildfire is still underway along Front Street, some drop-off addresses have shifted, and a local driver who knows the current road closures will handle that far better than any fixed shuttle route.
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SpeediShuttle Maui
Fixed-fare shared and private vans from the OGG baggage claim to Kihei, Wailea, and the Kaanapali resort strip. Your fare is locked at booking, so it holds even when the Honoapiilani Highway backs up at dusk. Drivers track flights, and Japanese-language booking support is available for Kaanapali arrivals.
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Roberts Hawaii
A long-running Hawaii operator with group and private transfers from Kahului Airport to the Wailea and Kaanapali hotels. A good choice for tour groups and cruise passengers coming through Kahului Harbor. The on-time record is solid, though shared vans may stop at several Kihei condos before reaching yours.
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Uber
Pickups are at the signed rideshare area across from baggage claim at OGG. The ride to Kihei is often the cheapest option on quiet afternoons, but prices surge when several mainland flights land at once, and late-night drivers for the long run to Kapalua can be scarce.
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Executive Shuttle Maui
A local van and private car service based near Kahului, with flat rates to Wailea, Makena, and West Maui. Drivers know the current Lahaina road closures, which helps if you are staying in or near the area being rebuilt after the wildfire.
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Lyft
Uses the same rideshare pickup zone at OGG as Uber, and for trips to Paia or Kahului town it is sometimes a few dollars cheaper. Fewer drivers means waits for upcountry Makawao or Kula can stretch past 20 minutes.
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Private transfer booked via Viator
Pre-booked sedans and SUVs that meet you curbside at OGG, priced per vehicle rather than per person. Four adults with luggage heading to Kaanapali will find the per-vehicle rate works out well. It is also one of the few reliable ways to arrange a ride from Kapalua Airport (JHM), where taxis rarely queue.
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Kahului Airport taxi stand
The dispatcher-run taxi line outside baggage claim at OGG keeps cars waiting for most flights. Fares run on the county meter, coming out to roughly $100 or more to Kaanapali. There's no surge pricing, but the West Maui run is long, and the meter knows it.
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