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How to get fromCosta Rica to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SJO - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    31h 15m
    $571–1,682

  2. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SJO - 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
    19h 48m
    $441–1,477

  3. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane SJO - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    19h 55m
    $531–1,572

  4. Fly Limón International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane LIO - 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
    30h 43m
    $491–1,588

  5. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane LIR - KOA
    4. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    22h 46m
    $834–2,454

  6. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane LIR - MUE
    4. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    22h 44m
    $964–2,649

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration29h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$436Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,791.9 mi
  • Duration: 31h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 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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