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How to get fromHonolulu to Makawaoby plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Honolulu to Makawao by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Kapalua Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Kapalua Airport (JHM)plane plane HNL - JHM
    2. Take the taxi from Kapalua Airport (JHM) to Makawaotaxi taxi
    3h 22m
    $253–353

  2. Fly to Kahului Airport, line 40 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Kahului Airport (OGG)plane plane HNL - OGG
    2. Take the bus from Kulamalu Town Center to Makawao Public Librarybus bus
    4h 34m
    $72–157

  3. Fly to Hana Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Hana Airport (HNM)plane plane HNL - HNM
    2. Take the taxi from Hana Airport (HNM) to Makawaotaxi taxi
    5h 1m
    $163–413

  4. Fly to Lanai Airport, ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Lanai Airport (LNY)plane plane HNL - LNY
    2. Take the ferry from Manele Harbor, Lanai to Lahaina Harbor, Mauiferry ferry
    3. Drive from Lahaina Harbor, Maui to Makawaocar car
    5h 52m
    $161–341

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Kapalua Airport (JHM) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Honolulu, HI, USA and Makawao, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Honolulu to Makawao. However, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Kapalua Airport (JHM), then take the taxi to Makawao. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Kahului Airport (OGG), walk to Kahului Airport Pick-Up Zone #3, take the line 40 bus to Kulamalu Town Center, then take the line 40 bus to Makawao Public Library.

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