There are 3 ways to get from Kona Airport (KOA) to Hilo by bus, rideshare, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Kona Airport (KOA) to Hilo is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kona Airport (KOA) to Hilo is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $13 - $20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport and arriving at Bayfront Park & Ride. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Kona Airport (KOA) and Hilo is 129 miles. The road distance is 76.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kona Airport (KOA) to Hilo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs .
The bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Bayfront Park & Ride takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kona Airport (KOA) to Hilo bus services, operated by Hele On Bus, depart from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport station.
Kona Airport (KOA) to Hilo bus services, operated by Hele On Bus, arrive at Bayfront Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kona Airport (KOA) to Hilo is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Kona Airport (KOA) to Hilo.
There are 171+ hotels available in Hilo.
What companies run services between Kona Airport (KOA), USA and Hilo, HI, USA?
Hele On Bus operates a bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Bayfront Park & Ride every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Website
- Hele On Bus
Bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport to Bayfront Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
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- Hele On Bus
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kona Airport (KOA) and Hilo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.