Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Big Island Visitors Bureau ( www.bigisland.org ) Basic info geared to the mainstream;
handy calendar of events.
Kona Web ( www.konaweb.com ) This wonderfully helpful site has been collecting reviews
from locals and visitors about the entire Big Island since 1995.
Getting There & Away
AIR
The island's primary airport is Kona International Airport at Keahole ( Click here ) , loc-
ated 7 miles north of Kailua-Kona. When booking, keep in mind that late afternoon
weekday traffic is brutal on southbound Hwy 19.
BUS
The Hele-On Bus ( www.heleonbus.org ; all fares $1) runs from Kailua-Kona to the town of
Captain Cook (1½ hours) multiple times daily except Sunday. Twice daily except
Sunday, it runs to Pahala (two hours), Hilo (3½ hours) and Waimea (1½ hours). The
South Kohala resorts, meanwhile, are serviced three times a day except Sunday (1½
hours).
Another option between Kailua-Kona and Keauhou is the Keauhou Trolley Ex-
press , a $2 shuttle that runs daily between Kailua Pier and Keauhou Shopping Center
with plenty of stops in between. For a full schedule, check www.konaweb.com/forums/
shuttle .
CAR
The trip from Hilo to Kailua-Kona is 92 miles and takes 2½ hours via Waimea, a bit
longer via Volcano.
To avoid snarly traffic during rush hour, try the Mamalahoa-Halekiʻi Bypass Road.
Getting Around
TO/FROM THE AIRPORTS
If you're not picking up a rental car, taxis can be found curbside; the fare averages $35 to
Kailua-Kona and $55 to Waikoloa. Speedi Shuttle ( 877-242-5777, 329-5433;
www.speedishuttle.com ) charges about the same, and only a couple of dollars for each addi-
tional person. Book in advance.
If you've got a rental car, a right turn out of the airport takes you south 7 miles to
Kailua-Kona; left takes you up the coast to North Kona.
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