Honolulu (Oahu Island) - National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
(Punchbowl National Cemetery)

Punchbowl National Cemetery Address

2177 Puowaina Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813-1729

Punchbowl National Cemetery Admission Fee and Hours

Punchbowl National Cemetery Admission :

FREE - Entrance

Punchbowl National Cemetery Hours :

National Memorial Cemetery Office Hours : 

Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed federal holidays except for Memorial Day.

Punchbowl Cemetery Visiting Hours : 

The Punchbowl National Cemetery cemetery is open daily.

Sept. 30 thru March 1 - from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

March 2 thru Sept. 29 - from 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

On Memorial Day, the cemetery is open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Getting to Punchbowl National Cemetery in Honolulu

By Car to Punchbowl National Cemetery : (from Waikiki)

- From Waikiki, take the H1 Hwy westbound to the Pali Hwy.

- Get off on the Pali Highway exit. Stay in the middle lane and take a left at the stoplight.

- Take the first right onto School Street and follow it to a four-way intersection with a stoplight.

- Turn left onto Lusitana Street, then within .1 miles, take the second road on the right – this is Puowaina Drive.

- Follow Puowaina Drive for 0.7 miles, then a slight right to keep you on Puowaina Drive to the cemetery gate.

By TheBus to Punchbowl National Cemetery : (From Waikiki)

- From Waikiki, take bus 2, 13, or B CityExpress or route 42, E toward downtown Honolulu,

- Get off at Beretania and Alapaʻi Street( Alapai Transit Center) stop.

- Walk one block Makai along Alapaʻi Street (Alapai Transit Center and transfer to bus 15 to Pacific Heights.

- TheBus 15 stops near the entrance at the corner of Puowaina Dr and Hoʻokui St. Get down at this stop.

- Then, Walk uphill for approximately 15 minutes to reach  Punchbowl National Cemetery,

Private Tour to Punchbowl National Cemetery : (Hotel Pick-up Drop-off)

- Many Tour companies operate half-day or historic-tower with hotel pick-up and drop-off.

- Deluxe Arizona Memorial and Historical City Tour also have a stop at Punchbowl National Cemetery.

- Go Oahu card (multi-attraction discount card) by Smart Destinations also provide a tour through Companies like Roberts Hawaii.

- Roberts Hawaii Pearl Harbor Tour makes a stop at Punchbowl National Cemetery, many tour companies just drive through.

Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor and Punchbowl Sightseeing Tour - $52.90

Recommendations and Tips for visiting Punchbowl National Cemetery

- Wear good walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.

- There are magnificent views overlooking Honolulu and Diamond Head near the main memorial at Punchbowl National Cemetery. 

- At Punchbowl National Cemetery, there is a small parking lot near the main memorial; park here to visit the main memorial.  

- If you are going to visit a grave at Punchbowl National Cemetery, please look on the grave locator website.

- The American Legion offers walking tours Monday through Friday of Punchbowl Cemetery - Call 808-946-6383 for information

-  If you are looking for a tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off, then go for either one of below two tours:

   1). Deluxe Arizona Memorial and Historical City Tour

   2). Roberts Hawaii Pearl Harbor Tour with a stop at Punchbowl National Cemetery - Go Oahu Multi-Attraction Card

Website

National Cemetery Administration Website