There are only two ways to get to Molokai: a local air carrier from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu or the daily ferry from Maui.
From Honolulu, it's a 25-minute flight to Molokai's Hoolehua Airport (MKK). The ferry to Molokai crosses the channel twice every day between Lahaina, Maui and Kaunakakai, Molokai: once in the morning, once in the late afternoon. Total time from port to port: one-and-a-half hours. If you decide to take the afternoon ferry, expect to be treated to a spectacular sunset. If you're traveling in the winter months, get out on deck and whale watch.
Unless you're with a guided tour, it's best to rent a car on Molokai. The island is easy to navigate, with only one two-lane highway stretching across it. However, some excursions require the use of a four-wheel drive vehicle. Most rental car agencies have them available but make reservations in advance.
Remember to ease off the gas pedal here. As the sign says on your way out of the airport: "Slow down, you're in Molokai."
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