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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane RDU - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    17h 27m
    $552–1,682

  2. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane FAY - 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 32m
    $426–1,415

  3. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane RDU - 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
    17h 41m
    $432–1,178

  4. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane CLT - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    23h 16m
    $660–1,699

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane RDU - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    17h 31m
    $512–1,572

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane CLT - 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
    20h 42m
    $530–1,394

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration16h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$416Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Raleigh to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,734.3 mi
  • Duration: 17h 27m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, take the bus to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village, take the bus to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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