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There are 2 ways to get from Hilo to Kailua by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Hilo International Airport, line 66 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)planeITO - HNL
    2. Take the bus from Alakea St + S Hotel St to Kailua Rd + Hamakua Drbus
    3h 23m

  2. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)planeKOA - HNL
    5h 17m
    $120–850

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

Calendar172Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hilo, HI, USA and Kailua, Honolulu County, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hilo to Kailua. However, you can take the line 101 bus to Hilo Airport Road @ Hilo International Airport, walk to Hilo International Airport (ITO) airport, fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), walk to Lelepaua Airport Station, take the bus to Nimitz Hwy + Opp Bishop St, walk to Alakea St + S Hotel St, then take the line 66 bus to Kailua Rd + Hamakua Dr. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, walk to Kona International Airport (KOA) airport, fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), walk to Lelepaua Airport Station, take the bus to Nimitz Hwy + Opp Bishop St, walk to Alakea St + S Hotel St, then take the line 66 bus to Kailua Rd + Hamakua Dr.

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