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How to get fromSan Francisco to Hiloby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Hilo by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Hilo International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SFO - ITO
    8h 52m
    $188–684

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SFO - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    10h 24m
    $160–362

  3. Fly Oakland International Airport to Hilo International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane OAK - ITO
    9h 6m
    $214–830

  4. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SJC - ITO
    10h 59m
    $220–836

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SJC - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    11h 22m
    $192–764

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,333.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Hilo, HI, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) every 4 hours.

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