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How to get fromHilo to Kīlaueaby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Hilo to Kīlauea by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Hilo International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane ITO - LIH
    2. Take the bus from Peter Rayno Park to Kilauea Food Martbus bus
    5h 38m
    $54–354

  2. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane KOA - LIH
    6h 5m
    $34–234

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

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Hilo, HI, USA and Kīlauea, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hilo to Kīlauea. However, you can take the line 101 bus to Airport Road @Hilo International Airport, walk to Hilo International Airport (ITO) airport, fly to Lihue Airport (LIH), walk to Lihue Airport B, take the bus to Kalepa Village, walk to Peter Rayno Park, then take the bus to Kilauea Food Mart. Alternatively, you can 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, take the bus to Kalepa Village, walk to Peter Rayno Park, then take the bus to Kilauea Food Mart.

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