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How to get fromPapeete to Rapa Nuiby plane, bus, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Papeete to Rapa Nui by plane, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)plane plane PPT - HNL
    2. Take the bus from Ala Moana Bl + South St to Kamehameha Hwy + Opp Laniloa Stbus bus
    10h 36m
    $730–2,574

  2. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)plane plane MOZ - HNL
    3. Take the bus from Ala Moana Bl + South St to Kamehameha Hwy + Opp Laniloa Stbus bus
    19h 13m
    $724–2,414

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Papeete to Rapa Nui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,789.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Rapa Nui, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Papeete to Rapa Nui. However, you can take the bus to Papeete Airport, walk to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) airport, fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), walk to Lelepaua Airport Station, take the bus to Ala Moana Bl + Opp South St, walk to Ala Moana Bl + South St, take the bus to Kamehameha Hwy + Opp Laniloa St, then walk to Rapa Nui. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Moorea, take the taxi to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) airport, fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), walk to Lelepaua Airport Station, take the bus to Ala Moana Bl + Opp South St, walk to Ala Moana Bl + South St, take the bus to Kamehameha Hwy + Opp Laniloa St, then walk to Rapa Nui.

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