Island of Hawai`i map showing the location of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park and the 3 other national parks on the Big Island.

Finding Hawai`i Volcanoes

Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park is located on the island of Hawai`i. From Hilo: 30 miles southwest on Highway 11 (a 45 minute drive); from Kailua-Kona: 96 miles southeast on Highway 11 (2 to 2 1/2 hour drive), or 125 miles through Waimea and Hilo via highways 19 and 11 (2 1/2 to 3 hours).

Getting to Hawai`i Island

Hilo and Kona Airports are served by inter-island carriers: go!, Hawaiian, Island Air, Mokulele, and Pacific Wings.

The recently merged United/Continental airlines now offers daily flights from Los Angeles to Hilo, the nearest large city and airport to the Park. Air Canada, American, Delta, Hawaiian, Japan, Northwest, U.S. Airways/America West and United/Continental Airlines offer direct flights to Kona (100+miles - 2 1/2 to 3 hour drive to the Park).

Rental Cars

Rental cars may be reserved at both Hilo and Kona airports. At various locations on the island, the public bus (Hele On Bus ph# 808-961-8744), commercial tour buses, taxis, motorcycles, and bicycles are available. No rental vehicles or bicycles may be obtained in the park.

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Explore Guide (2.28 MB PDF file)