How to travel from Detroit to Kauai, United States of America
The distance between Detroit and Kauai is around 4,626 miles (7,444km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 11h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Detroit to Kauai by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kauai → Detroit if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration11h 50m
- Flight time9h 25m
- Typical cost$655
Multiple operators
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Flint MI and then to Saginaw MI then fly from Saginaw (MBS) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration15h 35m
- Flight time11h 20m
- Typical cost$1,045
Multiple operators
Fly to Lihue (LIH), Bus
Fly from Windsor (YQG) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration14h 30m
- Flight time12h 30m
- Typical cost$755
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Detroit and Kauai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Detroit to Kauai by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around $655 and will take around 11h 50m.
The distance between Detroit and Kauai is around 4,626 miles (7,444km).
It takes around 11h 50m to get from Detroit and Kauai by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Detroit to Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 11h 50m and will set you back approx $655.
The cheapest way to travel between Detroit and Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $655 for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Detroit to Kauai. We recommend that you fly from Detroit (DTW) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd. instead which will take 11h 50m.
The closest major airport to Kauai is Lihue Airport (LIH) (LIH) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Kauai. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) (HNL) and Molokai Airport (MKK) (MKK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Detroit to Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around $655.
Compare travel optionsbetween Detroit and Kauai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 11h 50m | $655 | hourly | 7,444km (4,626 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 15h 35m | $1,045 | once daily | 7,584km (4,713 miles) |
Fly to Lihue (LIH), Bus | 14h 30m | $755 | hourly | 8,082km (5,022 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Detroit and Kauai
Airlines
Delta
Hawaiian Airlines
United Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
American Airlines
Bus companies
County of Kauai transport
Indian Trails
Airports near Kauai
The following major airports near Kauai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.
Lihue Airport (LIH)
- Distance
- 14 miles (23km) from Kauai
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
- Distance
- 116 miles (187km) from Kauai
Molokai Airport (MKK)
- Distance
- 170 miles (274km) from Kauai