There are 3 ways to get from Hilo to Kapaau by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Wainaku St @ Ohai St to Lakeland, Hwy 19 @ nearside of Mud Lnbus 60 / ...
- Take the taxi from Lakeland, Hwy 19 @ nearside of Mud Ln to Kapaautaxi
2h 9mDrive 77.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hilo to Kapaaucar 77.1 mi
2h 1m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drivebus 80
- Take the bus from South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drive to Kapaʻau, Hwy 270 @ farside of Kapaau Rdbus 75
4h 1m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hilo to Kapaau is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Hilo to Kapaau is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Hilo to Kapaau. However, there are services departing from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal and arriving at Kapaʻau, Hwy 270 @ farside of Kapaau Rd via South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Hilo and Kapaau is 81 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hilo to Kapaau without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Hilo to Kapaau, including transfers.
Hilo to Kapaau bus services, operated by Hele On Bus, depart from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal station.
Hilo to Kapaau bus services, operated by Hele On Bus, arrive at South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drive station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hilo to Kapaau is 78 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Hilo to Kapaau.
There are five+ hotels available in Kapaau.
What companies run services between Hilo, HI, USA and Kapaau, HI, USA?
You can take a bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Kapaʻau, Hwy 270 @ farside of Kapaau Rd via South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drive in around 4h 1m.
- Website
- Hele On Bus
Bus from Wainaku St @ Ohai St to Lakeland, Hwy 19 @ nearside of Mud Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Hele On Bus
Bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Hele On Bus
Bus from South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drive to Kapaʻau, Hwy 270 @ farside of Kapaau Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Hele On Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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