Maui Airport Shuttle to Pukalani & Kula

VIP Trans Maui offers shared shuttle service from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Pukalani, Kula, and all of Maui's Upcountry region. Whether you're visiting family, renting a vacation home on the slopes of Haleakalā, or staying at a bed-and-breakfast in the cool green hills above the coast, we'll get you there comfortably — at a flat rate with no surprises.

Pukalani and Kula occupy the mid-elevation slopes of Haleakalā, Maui's massive dormant volcano, at elevations ranging from roughly 1,000 to 3,500 feet. The climate here is dramatically different from the beach resorts below — cooler, greener, and often wrapped in low cloud by afternoon. Pukalani is a working local community with a small shopping center, golf course, and easy access to the Haleakalā Highway. Kula, a few miles further up the mountain, is known for its flower farms, the Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm, Kula Botanical Garden, and some of Maui's best-regarded small restaurants. The famous Surfing Goat Dairy and O'o Farm, a working coffee and culinary farm, are also based here. On clear mornings, the views from Kula across the isthmus and both coastlines of Maui are breathtaking — you can often see the Big Island 30 miles to the southeast.

From Kahului Airport the drive to Pukalani takes approximately 20–30 minutes — one of the shorter shuttle routes despite the elevation gain. The route heads south and east from the airport on the Haleakalā Highway (Hwy 37), climbing steadily through open ranchland and small communities. Kula is another 5–15 minutes beyond Pukalani depending on your specific destination. Note that certain remote Kula addresses (particularly those above 3,000 feet or on unpaved roads) require a minimum of 4 passengers due to accessibility and vehicle requirements.