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How to get fromHonolulu to Waimeaby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Honolulu to Waimea by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane HNL - ITO
    2. Drive from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Waimeacar car
    3h 36m
    $78–189

  2. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane HNL - MUE
    4h 39m
    $153–453

  3. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    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 at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Pukalani Rd @ Highway 19bus bus
    5h 48m
    $133–373

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

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Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southern Airways Express fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) 3 times a day.

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