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How to get fromLong Island to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane JFK - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    14h 10m
    $517–1,197

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane JFK - 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
    16h 27m
    $402–1,003

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane EWR - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 43m
    $553–1,711

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane LGA - 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
    16h 50m
    $514–1,692

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane EWR - 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
    18h 8m
    $443–1,406

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Long Island to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,935.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 10m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Long Island to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can 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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