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How to get fromHawaiʻi Island to Marquesas Islandsby taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Hawaiʻi Island to Marquesas Islands by taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Hilo International Airport, fly to Nuku Hiva Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilo-Airport-ITOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)plane plane ITO - NHV
    21h 43m
    $748–2,374

  2. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly to Ua Huka 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 Ua Huka Airport (UAH)plane plane KOA - UAH
    24h 49m
    $443–1,474

  3. Taxi to Hilo International Airport, fly to Atuona Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilo-Airport-ITOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Atuona Airport (AUQ)plane plane ITO - AUQ
    22h 18m
    $748–2,474

  4. Taxi to Waimea-Kohala Airport, fly to Nuku Hiva Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)plane plane MUE - NHV
    27h 17m
    $624–1,870

  5. Taxi to Waimea-Kohala Airport, fly to Atuona Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Atuona Airport (AUQ)plane plane MUE - AUQ
    27h 52m
    $634–1,970

  6. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly to Atuona 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 Atuona Airport (AUQ)plane plane KOA - AUQ
    24h 29m
    $483–1,574

  7. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly to Nuku Hiva 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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)plane plane KOA - NHV
    23h 54m
    $473–1,574

Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration22h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,628.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 43m

What companies run services between Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA and Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia?

There is no direct connection from Hawaiʻi Island to Marquesas Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Hilo-Airport-ITO airport then fly to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Hilo-Airport-ITO airport then fly to Atuona Airport (AUQ).

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