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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hilo to Puna 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 Makuu Drivebus bus 40
    2. Take the taxi from Makuu Drive to Punataxi taxi
    1h
    $19–24

  2. Drive 18.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hilo to Punacar car 18.5 mi
    44 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hilo to Punataxi taxi 18.5 mi
    44 min
    $65–80

  4. Line 40 bus, taxi via Highway 130 @ Ainaloa Blvd

    1. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Highway 130 @ Ainaloa Blvdbus bus 40
    2. Take the taxi from Highway 130 @ Ainaloa Blvd to Punataxi taxi
    1h 1m
    $19–23

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 21.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

There is no direct connection from Hilo to Puna. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Makuu Drive then take the taxi to Puna. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Puna.

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