There are 4 ways to get from Kawaihae to Hilo by bus or car
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Bus via South Kohala Resorts, Waikōloa Beach Dr @ Waikōloa Village Marriott Resort & Spa
best- Take the bus from South Kohala Resorts, Waikōloa Beach Dr @ Waikōloa Village Marriott Resort & Spa to Waianuenue Ave @ nearside Kinoole Stbus 2
1h 52mDrive 65.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kawaihae to Hilocar 65.7 mi
1h 34m$12–18Bus
- Take the bus from South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drive to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus 80
2h 5mLine 75 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kawaihae, ʻAkoni Pule Hwy @ Kawaihae Rd intersection to South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drivebus 75
- Take the bus from South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drive to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus 80
3h 42m
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The cheapest way to get from Kawaihae to Hilo is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaihae to Hilo is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaihae to Hilo. However, there are services departing from South Kohala Resorts, Waikōloa Beach Dr @ Waikōloa Village Marriott Resort & Spa and arriving at Waianuenue Ave @ nearside Kinoole St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Kawaihae and Hilo is 80 miles. The road distance is 66.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kawaihae to Hilo without a car is to bus via South Kohala Resorts, Waikōloa Beach Dr @ Waikōloa Village Marriott Resort & Spa which takes 1h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Kawaihae to Hilo, including transfers.
Kawaihae to Hilo bus services, operated by Hele On Bus, depart from South Kohala Resorts, Waikōloa Beach Dr @ Waikōloa Village Marriott Resort & Spa station.
Kawaihae to Hilo bus services, operated by Hele On Bus, arrive at Waianuenue Ave @ nearside Kinoole St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaihae to Hilo is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Kawaihae to Hilo.
There are 170+ hotels available in Hilo.
What companies run services between Kawaihae, HI, USA and Hilo, HI, USA?
Hele On Bus operates a bus from South Kohala Resorts, Waikōloa Beach Dr @ Waikōloa Village Marriott Resort & Spa to Waianuenue Ave @ nearside Kinoole St twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 34m.
- Website
- Hele On Bus
Bus from South Kohala Resorts, Waikōloa Beach Dr @ Waikōloa Village Marriott Resort & Spa to Waianuenue Ave @ nearside Kinoole St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Hele On Bus
Bus from South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drive to Mo'oheau Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Hele On Bus
Bus from Kawaihae, ʻAkoni Pule Hwy @ Kawaihae Rd intersection to South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Hele On Bus
Bus from South Kohala Resorts, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel @ Mauna Kea Beach Drive to Mo'oheau Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Hele On Bus
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