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

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, line 101 bus

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    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane HNL - ITO
    2. Take the bus from Kings Landing to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    4h 35m
    $53–363

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane HNL - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 32m
    $78–553

  3. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane HNL - MUE
    2. Take the bus from Waimea Kohala Airport to Wainaku Clem Akina Parkbus bus
    6h 50m
    $223–373

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

Calendar144Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Honolulu, HI, USA and Hilo, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Honolulu to Hilo. However, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, 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, then take the line 101 bus to Mo'oheau Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, then take the bus to Mo'oheau Bus Terminal.

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