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How to get fromLos Angeles to Mauna Keaby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Mauna Kea by plane, taxi, or bus

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

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    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 Mauna Keataxi taxi
    10h 34m
    $358–953

  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
    11h 3m
    $263–853

  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 Mauna Keataxi taxi
    11h 5m
    $377–1,049

  4. Fly Long Beach Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane LGB - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    12h 49m
    $376–996

  5. 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 14m
    $302–949

  6. 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 Mauna Keataxi taxi
    10h 16m
    $338–953

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Mauna Kea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,506.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Mauna Kea, Hawaii County, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Mauna Kea. 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 Mauna Kea. 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 Mauna Kea.

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