Is there another way to get to Hawaii without flying?

If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: While flying is by far the most common and convenient way to reach Hawaii, you can also get there without flying by taking a cruise ship from the U.S. West Coast or catching a cargo ship from the mainland.



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In the past, most people came to Hawaii by ship. And apparently there are still cruises that call on Hawaii ports from the mainland. One can also come via their own boat, if they really know what they're doing. The vast majority of visitors, however, will pass through Hawaii's airports.

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With convenient roundtrip cruise departures from Los Angeles, San Francisco or Vancouver, it's easy to cruise to Hawaii in style and avoid the hassle of a long, boring plane flight to paradise. And if you're on the West Coast, it's even easier to sail — local residents can drive in and sail on the same day!

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It isn't possible to drive to Hawaii from the mainland United States. The only way to get your car there is by shipping it. Fortunately, it's incredibly easy and cost effective to fly to the islands and rent a car there, saving you time and money.

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Cruise Lines Currently Holland America offers Hawaiian cruise vacations sailing from San Diego typically ranging anywhere from 15 to 30 days, with at least eight nights on the water.

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It takes between 2-3 weeks to sail from Los Angeles to Hawaii. High-performance boats are able to reach Hawaii within a week. However, they are likely to sail a different, more challenging route. At an average sailing speed of 4 knots (which is usual), it will take 14 days.

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It is not necessary to present a passport if you're traveling from the United States as a U.S. citizen. You are only required to show proof of identification when traveling to the beautiful Aloha State.

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At present, there are no public ferry services that operate directly between California and Hawaii. This is mainly due to the long distance and logistical challenges involved in such a voyage.

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The average price of a 7-day trip to Hawaii is $2,023 for a solo traveler, $2,986 for a couple, and $4,371 for a family of 4. Hawaii hotels range from $96 to $433 per night with an average of $177, while most vacation rentals will cost $270 to $810 per night for the entire home.

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That's why we recommend flying as the best way to travel to Hawaii. This way, you can leave home and arrive in paradise on the same day. And even for travelers on the far East Coast of the mainland, it's only a 12-14 hour flight. OK, so that's not exactly a short flight, but it sure beats coming by boat.

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There are no travel restrictions for travel into Hawaii from the Continental U.S. as well as travel within the Hawaiian Islands.

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Under Visa Waiver Program (VWP), the system established by U.S. government, those approved for Travel Authorization through ESTA are permitted to travel to Hawaii without holding visa. Although visa is not required for general trip to Hawaii, be sure to apply for ESTA before travel.

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Taking a cruise is far cheaper overall than flying into the islands and booking a hotel stay. Not only do you get the already paid for food from the cruise ship, but you also get to see all the islands. If you do not mind spending longer at sea than on land, maybe a cruise is a better option.

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While prices for Hawaiian cruises vary depending on the cruise line, on a typical 14-day sailing, you can expect to pay between $1,200 and $4,500 (and up), which breaks down to around $85 to $321 per day.

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Distance from Japan to Hawaii The shortest distance (air line) between Japan and Hawaii is 4,023.99 mi (6,475.98 km).

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The flight duration to Honolulu from Los Angeles International Airport is around 5 hours and 42 minutes (342 minutes). Ideally, the flight covers a distance of 2,556 miles.

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