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How to get fromHawaiʻi Island to Kauai Countyby taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Hawaiʻi Island to Kauai County by taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Hilo International Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilo-Airport-ITOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane ITO - LIH
    3. Take the bus from Lihue Airport B to Kekaha Elderly Housingbus bus
    5h 41m
    $200–526

  2. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly, bus

    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 Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane KOA - LIH
    3. Take the bus from Lihue Airport B to Kekaha Elderly Housingbus bus
    5h 58m
    $95–306

Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Lihue Airport (LIH) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Hawaiʻi Island to Kauai County.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 394.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Hawaiʻi Island to Kauai County. However, you can take the taxi to Hilo-Airport-ITO airport, fly to Lihue Airport (LIH), walk to Lihue Airport B, then take the bus to Kekaha Elderly Housing. 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 Lihue Airport (LIH), walk to Lihue Airport B, then take the bus to Kekaha Elderly Housing.

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