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There are 3 ways to get from Honolulu to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)planeHNL - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Kamani Street @ Pahala Shopping Centerbus
    7h 10m
    $56–394

  2. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)planeHNL - MUE
    2. Take the bus from Waimea Kohala Airport to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Crater Rim Drive @ Visitors Center $15 fee paid to the Park requiredbus
    8h 58m
    $47–325

  3. Fly to Hilo International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)planeHNL - ITO
    2. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Crater Rim Drive @ Visitors Center $15 fee paid to the Park requiredbus
    6h 51m
    $50–333

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights

Calendar174Weekly Planes
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Honolulu, HI, USA and Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Honolulu to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Airport Upper Level, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, take the bus to Kamani Street @ Pahala Shopping Center, take the line 12 bus to Crater Rim Drive @ Visitors Center $15 fee paid to the Park required, then walk to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Alternatively, you can take the line 20 bus to Airport Upper Level, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), walk to Hilo Airport Road @ Hilo International Airport, take the line 101 bus to Kings Landing, take the line 101 bus to Mo'oheau Bus Terminal, take the bus to Crater Rim Drive @ Visitors Center $15 fee paid to the Park required, then walk to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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