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

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MEL - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    17h 58m
    $520–1,500

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MEL - 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
    20h 29m
    $470–1,495

  3. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane AVV - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    20h 51m
    $751–2,293

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane MEL - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    24h 30m
    $540–1,490

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane AVV - 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
    22h 55m
    $721–2,388

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,615.6 mi
  • Duration: 17h 58m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lara Station, walk to Lara Station/Hicks St, take the line 18 bus to Avalon Airport Terminal/Airport Dr, walk to Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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