How to travel from San Francisco to Kauai, United States of America
The distance between San Francisco and Kauai is around 2,492 miles (4,011km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from San Francisco to Kauai by plane, bus and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kauai → San Francisco if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time5h 30m
- Typical cost$310
Multiple operators
Fly to Lihue (LIH), Bus
Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time5h 50m
- Typical cost$290
Multiple operators
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Milpitas then fly from San Jose (SJC) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.
- Duration8h 35m
- Flight time5h 40m
- Typical cost$255
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Francisco and Kauai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from San Francisco to Kauai by plane, bus and subway. The cheapest option is to take the underground, then fly and then take the bus which costs around $255 and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $310.
The distance between San Francisco and Kauai is around 2,492 miles (4,011km).
It takes around 7h 30m to get from San Francisco and Kauai by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from San Francisco to Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx $310.
The cheapest way to travel between San Francisco and Kauai is to take the underground, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $255 for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Francisco to Kauai. We recommend that you fly from Oakland (OAK) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd. instead which will take 7h 30m.
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 San Francisco to Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around $310.
Compare travel optionsbetween San Francisco and Kauai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 7h 30m | $310 | hourly | 4,033km (2,506 miles) |
Fly to Lihue (LIH), Bus | 7h 45m | $290 | hourly | 4,011km (2,492 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 35m | $255 | hourly | 4,101km (2,548 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between San Francisco and Kauai
Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Delta
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
United Airlines
Bus companies
County of Kauai transport
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