Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Kuala Lumpur to Honolulu, Hawaii

Sailing schedules and frequency vary, but transporting a vehicle from California to Hawaii usually takes an average of 2-4 weeks with costs ranging from about $1,029 to $2,649. A very common route is from Los Angeles to Honolulu which would cost approximately $1,599 for door-to-port service.

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo), where you drive your running vehicle onto a specialized ship and off at the destination, costing typically $900-$2500 but offering less protection and no personal items allowed. For more protection, container shipping (shared) is cheaper than sole use, while open transport is cheapest for domestic legs, but RoRo is the overall winner for budget overseas shipping. Comparing quotes from multiple online brokers like Shiply or uShip is crucial for finding the best rates.

It's often worth shipping your car to Hawaii if it's reliable, newer, or you have sentimental attachment, as mainland cars are 15-20% cheaper than Hawaii's marked-up prices, but selling and buying a used local car can be better if your current car is old, rusty, or has high mileage due to Hawaii's salty air and different market. Costs range from roughly $1,000 to $2,500+ for port-to-port shipping from the West Coast, with door-to-door adding significantly more, but factor in the hassle, rust potential, and Hawaii's specific registration/insurance rules.