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There are 3 ways to get from Hilo to Kailua by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Hilo International Airport, line 66 bus

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    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 21m

  2. Bus to Waimea-Kohala Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Waimea Pukalani Road @ Highway 19bus
    2. Fly from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)planeMUE - HNL
    6h 9m
    $61–393

  3. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly

    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 14m
    $120–850

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

Calendar190Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest 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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