Maui County, HI Car Shipping

As of August 16, 2026, car transport in Maui County typically runs $1,500-$2,700 from a West Coast port and $2,200-$3,200 from farther mainland origins. For Honolulu-Kahului inter-island service, Young Brothers' base automobile tariff is about $360-$630 by registered weight, before current adjustments and applicable fees. Matson currently lists $2,600 from Long Beach or Oakland to Kahului and $1,990.01 in the reverse direction. A1's Maui car shipping cost guide explains the main quote components.

Most mainland-to-Maui vehicle shipments are quoted at roughly 10-21 days total, although carrier-specific ocean schedules can fall outside that range. Pasha lists about seven days from vessel departure between San Diego and Kahului, while Matson publishes 33-45 days to or from Kahului via its Honolulu barge connection. Those figures use different starting points and routing, so confirm whether your estimate begins at mainland pickup, terminal receipt, or vessel sailing. Inland mainland pickup can add time before the ocean segment.

For the island of Maui, car shipments use Kahului, while Young Brothers' inter-island network also serves Kaunakakai on Molokai and Kaumalapau on Lanai. Pasha and Matson both list Kahului for Maui vehicle service, although their mainland routing and schedules differ. Young Brothers' current tariff lists those Maui County ports among its Honolulu neighbor-island destinations; A1's inter-island car shipping in Hawaii explains that service. Your assigned port depends on the island and carrier in the booking.

Document requirements for Maui County car shipping depend on the direction and ocean carrier. Matson port drop-off generally requires a driver's license and booking number; for Kahului-to-mainland moves, Matson also requires current title and registration before drop-off, plus owner or lienholder authorization when applicable. Pasha's booking system requires a current title, bill of sale, or vehicle registration. A1's car shipping document guide can help organize the basics, but follow your ocean carrier's exact checklist.

Plan to ship a Maui County vehicle essentially empty. Matson requires personal belongings removed and allows limited exceptions such as up to two child seats plus manufacturer-installed or permanently installed accessories; Pasha likewise prohibits personal belongings and permits only a short list of normal vehicle items. Empty the trunk, console, door pockets, and truck bed unless your carrier specifically lists an item as allowed. Household goods should move separately rather than inside the car.

Prepare a car for Maui County shipping by washing it, checking for leaks, disabling alarms, removing loose accessories, and reducing fuel to between 1/8 and 1/4 tank. Matson publishes that fuel range, and Pasha requires no more than 1/4 tank while its cargo guidance sets 1/8 as the lower point. Keep locking compartments accessible and provide the required keys so terminal staff can inspect the vehicle. Check your booked carrier's current acceptance instructions before taking the car to the terminal.