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How to get fromNelson to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane NSN - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    17h
    $615–2,013

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane BHE - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 42m
    $569–1,911

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane NSN - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    25h 53m
    $612–1,991

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane BHE - MUE
    3. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    27h 35m
    $569–1,901

  5. Fly Nelson Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane NSN - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    19h 36m
    $914–3,372

  6. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane BHE - KOA
    3. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    21h 18m
    $819–3,106

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration15h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$475Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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