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

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to Kona International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane DTW - 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
    17h
    $472–1,277

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane ORD - 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
    19h 55m
    $448–1,161

  3. Fly Detroit to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane DTW - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    14h 52m
    $582–1,782

  4. Fly Detroit to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane DTW - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    17h 26m
    $542–1,672

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane CLE - 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
    20h 5m
    $507–1,323

  6. Fly Windsor Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane YQG - 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
    32h 50m
    $566–2,081

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane CMH - 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
    21h 12m
    $515–1,741

Detroit (DTW) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,568 mi
  • Duration: 17h

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

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) 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 line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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