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How to get fromBrisbane to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane BNE - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 20m
    $633–1,497

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane BNE - 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
    20h 24m
    $463–1,492

  3. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane OOL - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    20h 16m
    $601–1,881

  4. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MCY - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    21h 57m
    $692–2,182

  5. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane OOL - 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
    22h 18m
    $481–1,576

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$434Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,806.1 mi
  • Duration: 18h 20m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, walk to Varsity Lakes station, stop B, take the line 760 bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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