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How to get fromIrvine to Hawaiʻi Islandby train, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Hawaiʻi Island by train, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane LAX - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 44m
    $336–905

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane LAX - 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
    12h 13m
    $256–800

  3. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SNA - 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 Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    12h 2m
    $279–895

  4. Fly Long Beach Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane LGB - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 9m
    $350–944

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane LAX - MUE
    3. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 26m
    $336–895

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane LGB - 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 Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    15h 26m
    $280–939

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SAN - 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
    14h 2m
    $280–888

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,540.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, take the bus to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village, take the bus to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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