There are 3 ways to get from Puako to Waimea by taxi, bus, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Puako to South Kohala Resorts, Fairmont Orchid @ N. Kaniku Drtaxi
- Take the bus from South Kohala Resorts, Fairmont Orchid @ N. Kaniku Dr to Pukalani Rd @ Hwy 19bus 80 / ...
1h 11mDrive 15.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Puako to Waimeacar 15.4 mi
27 min$3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puako to Waimeataxi 15.4 mi
27 min$55–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puako to Waimea is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Puako to Waimea is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $55 - $70.
The distance between Puako and Waimea is 32 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.
The best way to get from Puako to Waimea without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Puako to Waimea, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Puako to Waimea is 15 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Puako to Waimea.
There are 395+ hotels available in Waimea.
What companies run services between Puako, HI, USA and Waimea, Hawaii County, HI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Puako to Waimea. However, you can take the taxi to South Kohala Resorts, Fairmont Orchid @ N. Kaniku Dr then take the bus to Pukalani Rd @ Hwy 19. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Waimea.
- Website
- Hele On Bus
Bus from South Kohala Resorts, Fairmont Orchid @ N. Kaniku Dr to Pukalani Rd @ Hwy 19
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Hele On Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $26–70
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