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How to get fromRochester to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Rochester to Hilo International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane ROC - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    16h 35m
    $587–1,700

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane BUF - 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
    18h 45m
    $540–1,792

  3. Fly Rochester to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane ROC - 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
    18h 49m
    $547–1,795

  4. Fly Rochester to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane ROC - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    19h 39m
    $617–1,890

Rochester (ROC) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration17h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$429Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,717.4 mi
  • Duration: 16h 35m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the taxi to Rochester (ROC) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Rochester (ROC) 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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