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How to get fromAuckland to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane AKL - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 50m
    $515–1,487

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane AKL - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    17h 9m
    $465–1,482

  3. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane AKL - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    22h 52m
    $535–1,577

Auckland (AKL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$372Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,445 mi
  • Duration: 15h 50m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, take the bus to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village, take the bus to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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