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How to get fromSan Francisco to Mauna Keaby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Mauna Kea by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SFO - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    10h 7m
    $310–802

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

    cheapest
    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 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
    10h 53m
    $235–452

  3. Fly Oakland International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane OAK - 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
    12h 46m
    $281–898

  4. 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 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
    11h 52m
    $287–904

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane SFO - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    9h 59m
    $310–802

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Mauna Kea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,374.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Mauna Kea, Hawaii County, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Mauna Kea. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Mauna Kea. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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 Mauna Kea.

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