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How to get fromHilo to Kalapanaby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 40 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Kea'au-Pāhoa Rd @ Kahakai Blvdbus bus 40
    2. Take the taxi from Kea'au-Pāhoa Rd @ Kahakai Blvd to Kalapanataxi taxi
    1h 15m

  2. Drive  30.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hilo to Kalapanacar car 30.2 mi
    48 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hilo to Kalapanataxi taxi 30.2 mi
    48 min
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 31.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Hilo to Kalapana. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Kea'au-Pāhoa Rd @ Kahakai Blvd then take the taxi to Kalapana. Alternatively, you can drive from Hilo to Kalapana in around 48 min.

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