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How to get fromHonolulu to Mauna Keaby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Honolulu to Mauna Kea by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane HNL - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    3h 37m
    $228–363

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane HNL - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    5h 49m

  3. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane HNL - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    5h 3m
    $248–543

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar131Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Honolulu, HI, USA and Mauna Kea, Hawaii County, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Honolulu to Mauna Kea. However, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Mauna Kea. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, take the bus to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, then take the taxi to Mauna Kea.

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