Overview
The Honolulu TheBus API provides real-time information about bus arrivals, routes, and stops for Oahu public transit in Hawaii. You can look up the next bus arrival at any stop or retrieve route details using a simple HTTP request. An API key is required and can be requested from hea.thebus.org.
Beginner Tip
Start by querying a known stop ID (e.g., stop 4487 near Ala Moana Center) to test your connection before building a full app. Stop IDs are printed on physical bus stop signs across Honolulu.
Available Data
The kind of data this API exposes, based on its documentation. We could not call the endpoint to confirm the exact field names.
Example Response
Illustrative shape only — we were not able to call this endpoint (it requires credentials or exposes no public sample URL), so the fields below show the kind of data this API returns rather than a recorded response.
{
"route": "Line 1",
"origin": "Station A",
"destination": "Station B",
"departure": "08:30",
"arrival": "09:15",
"status": "On Time",
"delays_min": 0
} Field Reference
Arrival An XML element representing a single upcoming bus arrival at the queried stop. Route The route number of the arriving bus, such as 8 or 42. Headsign The destination sign text displayed on the bus, indicating where the bus is headed. ArrivalTime Estimated arrival time at the stop, typically in minutes from now or as a clock time. StopTime The scheduled time the bus is due at this stop according to the timetable. Implementation Example
Calls a real endpoint of this API. Replace any placeholder credentials with your own key.
const url = "http://hea.thebus.org/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
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Metadata Score Breakdown
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