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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Hawaiʻi Islandby train, plane, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane LAX - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 42m
    $359–961

  2. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SBA - 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
    13h 22m
    $200–677

  3. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane BUR - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 59m
    $362–994

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane LAX - 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
    14h 12m
    $279–856

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane BUR - 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
    16h 12m
    $292–939

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane LAX - MUE
    3. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 25m
    $359–951

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,605.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 42m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 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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