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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SJC - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    11h
    $326–886

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SFO - 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
    11h 3m
    $221–438

  3. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SMF - 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
    10h 30m
    $252–878

  4. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SJC - 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
    10h 40m
    $266–880

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane LAX - 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
    10h 55m
    $248–788

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane OAK - 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 25m
    $265–881

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SAN - 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
    11h 16m
    $252–830

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane OAK - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 59m
    $335–926

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from California to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,377.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h

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

There is no direct connection from California to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Metro/Airport Station, walk to Metro Station, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 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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