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How to get fromKey West to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Key West to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane EYW - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    24h 2m
    $462–1,294

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane EYW - 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
    31h 6m
    $402–1,289

  3. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane EYW - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    31h 21m
    $482–1,384

Key West International Airport (EYW) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration28h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Key West to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,691.1 mi
  • Duration: 24h 2m

What companies run services between Key West, FL, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Key West to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the taxi to Key West International Airport (EYW) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Key West International Airport (EYW) 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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