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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tauranga to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Tauranga Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane TRG - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 19m
    $516–1,526

  2. Fly Tauranga Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane TRG - 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 16m
    $399–1,292

  3. Bus to Auckland, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane AKL - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 38m
    $574–1,711

  4. Bus to Auckland, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane AKL - 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 57m
    $464–1,506

  5. Bus to Rotorua, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane ROT - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    21h 3m

  6. Bus to Auckland, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane AKL - MUE
    3. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    25h 40m
    $534–1,601

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration17h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,425 mi
  • Duration: 15h 19m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO) then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Manukau City, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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