The Friendly Isle · Kaunakakai

Car Shipping To & From Molokai

Molokai is served by inter-island barge out of Honolulu rather than direct mainland sailings. Your vehicle crosses the Pacific to Oahu first, then transfers to the barge that calls at Kaunakakai Harbor.

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Kaunakakai Harbor

Destination harbor

10–18 days including the inter-island barge leg

Ocean transit

Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma

Mainland load ports

Shipping a car to Molokai

Because there are two ocean legs, Molokai moves need the longest lead time of any Hawaiian island. We confirm the barge slot before the vehicle leaves the mainland so it is not stuck sitting on Oahu.

Shipping a car from Molokai to the mainland

Outbound Molokai vehicles barge to Honolulu, then join a mainland-bound vessel. We coordinate both bookings together and give you one delivery estimate, not two.

Sailing frequency: Inter-island barge service from Honolulu, limited weekly slots.

Delivery areas on Molokai

Kaunakakai
Kualapuu
Hoolehua
Maunaloa
Kalae
Halawa
Ualapue
Kamalo

What to know about this lane

Two ocean legs: mainland to Honolulu, then barge to Kaunakakai
Barge slots are limited — reserve as early as possible
Port meet at Kaunakakai is standard given the island's size

Prepare your vehicle

Empty the vehicle — no household goods, boxes or loose items are permitted on the ocean leg
Leave roughly a quarter tank of fuel
Turn off and remove toll transponders — we are not responsible for tolls charged in transit
Wash the car so inspection photos clearly show existing condition
Disable alarms and provide one working key
Have the title or lienholder authorization and photo ID ready

Free instant quote

Molokai transport quote

No obligation. A real coordinator replies within one business hour.

Pickup location

Delivery location

Preferred pickup date

Service type

Seasonal booking window

Snowbird routes fill fast. Booking three to six weeks ahead helps us secure priority dispatch with our preferred carrier network. Lead times shown are estimates, not guarantees.

Vehicle year, make and model

Vehicle type

Transport level

Does the vehicle run?

Full name

Phone

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$250,000 cargo coverage on open carriers
$1,000,000 cargo coverage on enclosed carriers
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Coverage

Insurance and handling on Molokai moves

$250,000 open coverage

Standard open-carrier moves on the mainland legs carry $250,000 in cargo coverage. We send the certificate before dispatch, every time.

$1,000,000 enclosed coverage

Collector, exotic and luxury vehicles ride enclosed on the mainland leg with up to $1M in coverage and padded soft-tie strapping over the tires — never chains on the frame.

Marine cargo on the ocean leg

The Pacific crossing is covered by the ocean carrier's marine cargo policy. We explain exactly what it does and does not cover before you pay a deposit.

FAQ

Molokai car shipping questions

Why does Molokai take longer than the other islands?

There is no direct mainland vessel service. The car sails to Honolulu, waits for the next Kaunakakai barge, then crosses the channel. That transfer typically adds three to seven days.

Can you ship a car from Molokai back to the mainland?

Yes. Westbound and eastbound moves use the same chain in reverse: we collect the vehicle on Molokai, deliver it to Kaunakakai Harbor, book the ocean sailing, then dispatch a mainland semi-truck carrier for door delivery once the vessel discharges on the West Coast.

Can I leave belongings in the vehicle?

No. Ocean carriers and the marine cargo policy prohibit household goods, boxes and loose items. The car travels empty apart from the factory spare, jack and floor mats.

Do I need to remove my toll transponder?

Yes. Remove or fully disable any toll transponder before pickup. Enterprise Auto Transport is not responsible for tolls or transponder charges incurred while a vehicle is in transit.

What paperwork is required?

A clear title or a lienholder authorization letter, photo ID matching the shipper, the signed bill of lading, and a notarized power of attorney if someone else is releasing or receiving the vehicle.

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