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How to get fromHawaiʻi Island to Pohnpei Islandby bus, plane or taxi

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

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  1. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI)plane plane KOA - PNI
    22h 57m
    $913–3,574

  2. Taxi to Waimea-Kohala Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI)plane plane MUE - PNI
    21h 46m
    $694–2,570

  3. Taxi to Hilo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilo-Airport-ITOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI)plane plane ITO - PNI
    15h 50m
    $698–2,574

Kona International Airport (KOA) to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration21h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$848Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA and Pohnpei Island, Micronesia?

There is no direct connection from Hawaiʻi Island to Pohnpei Island. However, you can take the taxi to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, take the bus to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, walk to Kona International Airport (KOA) airport, then fly to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Hilo-Airport-ITO airport then fly to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI).

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