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How to get fromWaikīkī to Mauna Keaby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Waikīkī to Mauna Kea by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane HNL - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    3h 48m
    $228–363

  2. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane HNL - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Mauna Keataxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $273–603

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar130Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Waikīkī, HI, USA and Mauna Kea, Hawaii County, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Waikīkī to Mauna Kea. However, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Mauna Kea. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE), then take the taxi to Mauna Kea.

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