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How to get fromIowa City to Hawaiʻi Islandby bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Hawaiʻi Island by bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane CID - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 42m

  2. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MLI - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    18h 48m
    $370–1,193

  3. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane DSM - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    19h 33m
    $635–2,023

  4. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane CID - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    18h 16m

  5. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane DSM - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    19h 31m
    $515–1,818

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane CID - MUE
    3. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    20h 57m

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane ORD - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    19h 37m
    $395–1,043

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$657Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,041.4 mi
  • Duration: 18h 42m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 11, take the line 11 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the taxi to Ankeny, IA, take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, walk to Des Moines (DSM) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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