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How to get fromKauai County to Hawaiʻi Islandby bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Kauai County to Hawaiʻi Island by bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elepaio Rd/Io Rd to Lihue Airport Abus bus
    2. Fly from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane LIH - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 58m
    $164–332

  2. Bus, fly to Kona International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elepaio Rd/Io Rd to Lihue Airport Abus bus
    2. Fly from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane LIH - 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
    7h 1m
    $81–207

Lihue Airport (LIH) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kauai County to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 393.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Kauai County, HI, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kauai County to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the bus to Lihue Airport A, walk to Lihue Airport (LIH) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lihue Airport A, walk to Lihue Airport (LIH) airport, 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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