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How to get fromTampa to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Tampa to Hilo International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane TPA - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 29m
    $522–1,582

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MCO - 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
    19h 34m
    $387–1,028

  3. Fly Tampa to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane TPA - 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
    17h 40m
    $412–1,377

  4. Train to Orlando, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MCO - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    17h 11m
    $507–1,533

  5. Fly Tampa to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane TPA - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    17h 19m
    $492–1,472

Tampa (TPA) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration15h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,605.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 29m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) 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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