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How to get fromKailua-Kona to Puakoby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kailua-Kona to Puako by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Luhia Street @ Loloku Street to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus 90 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Puakotaxi taxi
    1h 12m
    $30–40

  2. Drive 31.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kailua-Kona to Puakocar car 31.6 mi
    46 min
    $6–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kailua-Kona to Puakotaxi taxi 31.6 mi
    46 min
    $110–140

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  • Distance: 73.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Kailua-Kona, Hawaii County, HI, USA and Puako, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kailua-Kona to Puako. However, you can take the bus to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village then take the taxi to Puako. Alternatively, you can drive from Kailua-Kona to Puako in around 46 min.

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