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How to get fromDes Moines to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane DSM - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 31m
    $578–1,801

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane DSM - 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
    15h 29m
    $458–1,596

  3. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane DSM - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    16h 30m
    $538–1,691

Des Moines (DSM) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration18h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Des Moines to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,908.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 31m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM 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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