Wheeler AFB, HI is the home to a variety of transportation options. The base provides a shuttle bus system that operates from 6:30 am to 6 pm weekdays and 8 am to 5 pm on Saturdays. It offers service to key locations on base, including the main exchange, various lodging facilities, dining centers and other points of interest. There are taxi services for those who need transportation to off-base locations such as stores and restaurants. Additionally, the Honolulu International Airport is approximately seven miles away from Wheeler AFB making it convenient for those who need air travel. Other forms of public transportation are available in the nearby city of Wahiawa which is less than 10 miles away and Waipahu which is about 20 miles away. These include buses operated by TheBus, taxis, ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft and bike rental options. With all these options available, military personnel stationed at Wheeler AFB can easily access their desired destinations both on base and off-base with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wheeler AFB takes 17.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wheeler AFB get to work:
- 83.3% drive their own car alone
- 11.5% carpool with others
- 1.8% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit