Ship Your Car to
Kauai, Hawaii.
From $2,340+ from any mainland state. Your car crosses to Honolulu enclosed on a Matson vessel, then we coordinate the barge transfer to Nawiliwili Harbor.
From the mainland
$2,340+
Ocean to Honolulu
12–14 days
Inter-island leg
2–3 days
Arrival port
Nawiliwili Harbor
How Car Shipping to Kauai Works
One booking covers all three legs: getting your car to the West Coast port, the enclosed Matson crossing to Honolulu, and the coordinated inter-island barge to Nawiliwili Harbor. One all-inclusive rate, one tracking link for the whole trip.
Mainland pickup or port drop-off
Drive to the Long Beach or Oakland terminal (port-to-port) or we dispatch a licensed carrier to your door (door-to-port).
Enclosed Pacific crossing to Honolulu
Your car rides inside a Matson Roll-on/Roll-off vessel — 12–14 days, fully enclosed for the entire ocean crossing.
Inter-island barge to Nawiliwili Harbor
We coordinate the barge transfer in Honolulu as part of your single booking — no second contract, one tracking link. Barge leg: 2–3 days.
Pickup at Nawiliwili Harbor
Neighbor-island auto lots release vehicles on select days — we confirm your exact pickup day before you drive to the harbor.
Straight answer on the barge leg
The ocean crossing to Honolulu is fully enclosed inside the Matson hull. The short inter-island barge leg (2–3 days) rides an open deck \u2014 true for every neighbor-island vehicle in Hawaii, no matter who ships it. We tell you upfront so there are no surprises at the harbor.
Kauai Arrival Port
Nawiliwili Harbor
Common Questions — Shipping to Kauai
How much does it cost to ship a car to Kauai?
Shipping to Kauai costs $2,340+ from the mainland. Your vehicle transits to Oahu first (12–14 days via Matson), then rides the coordinated inter-island barge to Nawiliwili Harbor.
How long does shipping to Kauai take?
Matson quotes 33–45 days total from sail date for neighbor island delivery — the enclosed crossing to Honolulu plus the coordinated inter-island barge to Nawiliwili (2–3 days). Most shipments land well inside the Matson window.
Where does my car arrive on Kauai?
Nawiliwili Harbor in Lihue is the auto terminal for Kauai. Pick-up appointments are typically available within 1–2 days of arrival.
Is Kauai more expensive to ship to than Oahu?
Yes. Oahu is the direct Matson destination. Kauai adds the inter-island barge leg, which is why the rate is higher ($2,340+ vs $1,730+).