Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is located on the island of Hawai‘i approximately a 45 minute drive from Hilo and a 2 to 2.5 hour drive from Kailua-Kona. The entrance station at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park serves as a checkpoint for visitors who are required to purchase an entrance pass or present their existing pass to gain access to the park. 

Motor Coaches Prohibited in Large Sections of the Park

Large vehicles, defined as more than 26 feet in length and/or more than eight feet wide, are only allowed to operate on Crater Rim Drive to Kilauea Visitor Center, Kūkamāhuākea (Steam Vents), and Uēkahuna. Mauna Loa Road to the Kīpukapuaulu turnabout. For safety reasons, motor coaches will be prohibited elsewhere in the park. 

Fee Information

For more information on recreational and commercial fees visit the Fees and Passes section of the park website.