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How to get fromLos Angeles to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane LAX - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 25m
    $358–1,043

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane LAX - 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
    10h 55m
    $238–788

  3. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane BUR - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 57m
    $357–1,039

  4. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane BUR - 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
    13h 10m
    $257–834

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane LAX - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 8m
    $318–883

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,502.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Burbank Airport - South, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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