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

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SAN - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 40m
    $354–1,012

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SAN - 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
    13h 25m
    $244–806

  3. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    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
    13h 33m
    $278–866

  4. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane CLD - 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
    $274–936

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane SAN - MUE
    3. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    14h 25m
    $324–902

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

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    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
    12h 45m
    $358–962

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,588.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Vista to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 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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