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

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There are 3 ways to get from Tarawa to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bonriki International Airport (TRW) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane TRW - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    2d 11h
    $352–1,023

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bonriki International Airport (TRW) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane TRW - 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
    2d 5h
    $272–928

  3. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bonriki International Airport (TRW) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane TRW - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    46h 48m
    $382–1,133

Bonriki International Airport (TRW) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,522.1 mi
  • Duration: 2d 11h

What companies run services between Tarawa, Kiribati and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tarawa to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the taxi to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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