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

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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SEA - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 4m
    $363–1,033

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SEA - 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
    11h 23m
    $223–728

  3. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane SEA - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 41m
    $333–923

  4. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane PAE - 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
    14h 56m
    $248–853

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,706.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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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