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

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane RDU - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 3m
    $504–1,486

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane RDU - 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
    18h 17m
    $444–1,180

  3. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane CLT - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    22h 44m
    $573–1,382

  4. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane GSO - 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 24m
    $568–1,830

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane RDU - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 6m
    $534–1,576

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane CLT - 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 10m
    $523–1,377

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration16h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,737.6 mi
  • Duration: 18h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU 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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