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How to get fromHawaiʻi Island to Californiaby bus or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Hawaiʻi Island to California by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane KOA - SJC
    8h 45m
    $259–830

  2. Bus, fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane KOA - LGB
    11h 27m
    $175–506

  3. Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane KOA - SMF
    8h 40m
    $265–878

  4. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane KOA - SFO
    9h 1m
    $224–438

  5. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane KOA - SAN
    9h 9m
    $265–879

  6. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane KOA - LAX
    9h 21m
    $200–637

  7. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane KOA - OAK
    10h 52m
    $267–881

Kona International Airport (KOA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,494.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Hawaiʻi Island to California. However, you can take the taxi to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, take the bus to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, walk to Kona International Airport (KOA) airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, take the line 60 bus to Metro Station, walk to Metro/Airport Station, then take the vehicle to Santa Clara Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, take the bus to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, walk to Kona International Airport (KOA) airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), walk to Terminal A, then take the bus to J St. at 8th St..

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