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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane BFL - 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
    12h 14m
    $284–903

  2. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SBA - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    17h 2m
    $257–755

  3. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane LAX - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 19m
    $394–1,095

  4. Bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Glendale Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane BUR - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 56m
    $372–1,088

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane LAX - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    13h 49m
    $274–840

  6. Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane LAS - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 57m
    $567–783

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bakersfield to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,605.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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