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How to get fromHawaiʻi Island to Hiloby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilo by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus 2
    1h 48m
    $63–74

  2. Drive 38.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilocar car 38.6 mi
    1h 12m
    $7–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilotaxi taxi 38.6 mi
    1h 12m
    $130–170

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 51.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilo. However, you can take the taxi to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park then take the bus to Mo'oheau Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilo in around 1h 12m.

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