How to travel from Richmond to Kauai, United States of America
The distance between Richmond and Kauai is around 4,934 miles (7,940km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 14hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Richmond to Kauai by plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kauai → Richmond if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Richmond (RIC) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration14hrs
- Flight time11h 45m
- Typical cost$855
Multiple operators
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Newport News then fly from Norfolk (ORF) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration15h 15m
- Flight time11h 50m
- Typical cost$965
Multiple operators
Train to Alexandria, plane and bus
Take the train to Alexandria then fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration15h 25m
- Flight time11h 50m
- Typical cost$740
Multiple operators
Train to Washington Union Station, plane and bus
Take the train to Washington Union Station and then to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station then fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration16h 20m
- Flight time11h 50m
- Typical cost$2,175
Multiple operators
Train to Alexandria, plane and bus
Take the train to Alexandria then fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration15h 55m
- Flight time11h 30m
- Typical cost$795
Multiple operators
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Raleigh then fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration16h 25m
- Flight time11h 25m
- Typical cost$855
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Richmond and Kauai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Richmond to Kauai by plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around $740 and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 14hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $855.
The distance between Richmond and Kauai is around 4,934 miles (7,940km).
It takes around 14hrs to get from Richmond and Kauai by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Richmond to Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 14hrs and will set you back approx $855.
The cheapest way to travel between Richmond and Kauai is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $740 for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Richmond to Kauai. We recommend that you fly from Richmond (RIC) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd. instead which will take 14hrs.
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 Richmond to Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 14hrs and will usually cost around $855.
Compare travel optionsbetween Richmond and Kauai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 14hrs | $855 | hourly | 7,940km (4,934 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 15h 15m | $965 | twice daily | 8,185km (5,086 miles) |
Train to Alexandria, plane and bus | 15h 25m | $740 | every 3 hours | 8,195km (5,092 miles) |
Train to Washington Union Station, plane and bus | 16h 20m | $2,175 | every 3 hours | 8,166km (5,074 miles) |
Train to Alexandria, plane and bus | 15h 55m | $795 | every 3 hours | 8,185km (5,086 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 16h 25m | $855 | twice daily | 8,115km (5,043 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Richmond and Kauai
Airlines
United Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Delta
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Bus companies
County of Kauai transport
Eagle Bus
Train operators
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