Honolulu, Hawaii is a large metropolitan area. Roads are often crowded and congestion should be expected. Please plan accordingly. Travel time to the USS Arizona Memorial from Waikiki may take 45 minutes to one hour during rush hour traffic. Traffic congestion is typically from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

The USS Arizona Memorial visitor center opens at 7:30 a.m. daily. The last program is at 3:00 p.m. Waits can exceed two hours on busy days. It is best  to arrive early as tickets may be issued out by noon during summer months and cruise ship days.

Travel time to the Honolulu International Airport from the USS Arizona Memorial is typically 15-minutes. Visitors can use either Interstate 1 (East) or Nimitz Highway to the airport.