There are 3 ways to get from Waimea to Puako by bus, taxi, or car
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Line 80 bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Pukalani Rd @ Hwy 19 to South Kohala Resorts, Fairmont Orchid @ N. Kaniku Drbus 80 / ...
- Take the taxi from South Kohala Resorts, Fairmont Orchid @ N. Kaniku Dr to Puakotaxi
1h 14mDrive 15.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waimea to Puakocar 15.4 mi
27 min$3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waimea to Puakotaxi 15.4 mi
27 min$55–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waimea to Puako is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Waimea to Puako is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $55 - $70.
The distance between Waimea and Puako is 30 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.
The best way to get from Waimea to Puako without a car is to line 80 bus and taxi which takes 1h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Waimea to Puako, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Waimea to Puako is 15 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Waimea to Puako.
There are 634+ hotels available in Puako.
What companies run services between Waimea, Hawaii County, HI, USA and Puako, HI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Waimea to Puako. However, you can take the line 80 bus to South Kohala Resorts, Fairmont Orchid @ N. Kaniku Dr then take the taxi to Puako. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Puako.
- Website
- Hele On Bus
Bus from Pukalani Rd @ Hwy 19 to South Kohala Resorts, Fairmont Orchid @ N. Kaniku Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Hele On Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $27–70
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