There are 3 ways to get from Maui to Punalu‘u Beach by plane, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane OGG - KOA
- Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Punaluʻu Rd @ Punaluʻu Beach Parkbus
6h 31mFly Kahului Airport to Hilo International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane OGG - ITO
- Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Punaluʻu Rd @ Punaluʻu Beach Parkbus
7h 43mTaxi to Hana Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Maui to Hana Airport (HNM)taxi
- Fly from Hana Airport (HNM) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane HNM - KOA
- Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Punaluʻu Rd @ Punaluʻu Beach Parkbus
9h 12m
Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The distance between Maui and Punalu‘u Beach is 185 miles.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Maui to Punalu‘u Beach, including transfers.
There are 31+ hotels available in Punalu‘u Beach.
What companies run services between Maui, HI, USA and Punalu‘u Beach, HI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Maui to Punalu‘u Beach. However, 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 Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, then take the bus to Punaluʻu Rd @ Punaluʻu Beach Park. 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 Hilo International Airport (ITO), walk to Airport Rd @ Hilo International Airport, take the line 101 bus to Mo'oheau Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Punaluʻu Rd @ Punaluʻu Beach Park.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
Flights from Kahului Airport to Hilo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–220
Flights from Hana Airport to Kona International Airport via Kahului Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Hana Airport to Kona International Airport via Kahului Airport, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Hana Airport to Kona International Airport via Kahului Airport, Lihue
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- Hele On Bus
Bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Punaluʻu Rd @ Punaluʻu Beach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Hele On Bus
Bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Punaluʻu Rd @ Punaluʻu Beach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Hele On Bus
Bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Punaluʻu Rd @ Punaluʻu Beach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Hele On Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Maui Taxi Tour
- Phone
- +1 808-868-4805
- Website
- mauiislandtaxitour.com
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