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How to get fromLouisville to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Louisville to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SDF - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    16h 4m
    $562–1,783

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SDF - 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 18m
    $452–1,578

  3. Bus to Covington, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane CVG - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    16h 13m
    $622–2,025

  4. Fly Louisville International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane SDF - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    19h 7m
    $532–1,673

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration17h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,328.6 mi
  • Duration: 16h 4m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the line 02 bus to Louisville International Airport, walk to Louisville International Airport (SDF) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 02 bus to Louisville International Airport, walk to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 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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