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How to get fromMaui to Mauna Keaby taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Maui to Mauna Kea by taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Hana Airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Maui to Hana Airport (HNM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hana Airport (HNM) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane HNM - MUE
    3. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    5h 16m
    $397–712

  2. Fly Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane OGG - 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
    4. Take the taxi from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    7h 11m
    $149–254

  3. Fly Kahului Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane OGG - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    5h 1m
    $234–504

  4. Fly Kahului Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane OGG - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    4h 43m
    $334–1,144

Hana Airport (HNM) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maui to Mauna Kea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Maui, HI, USA and Mauna Kea, Hawaii County, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Maui to Mauna Kea. However, you can take the taxi to Hana Airport (HNM) airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE), then take the taxi to Mauna Kea. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kulamalu Town Center, take the line 40 bus to Kahului Airport Pick-Up Zone #3, walk to Kahului Airport (OGG) airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE), then take the taxi to Mauna Kea.

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