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How to get fromHonolulu to Mauna Keaby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Honolulu to Mauna Kea by plane or taxi

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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-Airport-ITO to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    3h 37m
    $228–363

  2. 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
    $273–613

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

Calendar142Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Honolulu to Mauna Kea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE), then take the taxi to Mauna Kea.

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