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How to get fromManhattan to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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

    best
    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
    15h 42m
    $464–1,098

  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
    17h 59m
    $404–1,043

  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 14m
    $500–1,407

  4. 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
    17h 38m
    $450–1,402

  5. 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
    18h 20m
    $523–1,682

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane PHL - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    19h 36m
    $584–2,474

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,951.7 mi
  • Duration: 15h 42m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Manhattan to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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