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FUEL SURCHARGE12.5%· current Matson rateP2P DEPOSIT$200· secures your sailing & ocean rateD2P DEPOSIT$600· door-to-port · applied to totalNEXT LA SAILINGJul 14· Long Beach → Oahu (Honolulu)NEXT OAK SAILINGJul 19· Oakland → Oahu (Honolulu)NEXT RETURNJul 11· Oahu (Honolulu) → MainlandTRANSIT TIME13–16 days· LA to Oahu (Honolulu)RATES FROM$1,680· all-inclusive, no hidden feesMATSON ROUTE SPECIALIST18 Years· Hawaii route specialistsFUEL SURCHARGE12.5%· current Matson rateP2P DEPOSIT$200· secures your sailing & ocean rateD2P DEPOSIT$600· door-to-port · applied to totalNEXT LA SAILINGJul 14· Long Beach → Oahu (Honolulu)NEXT OAK SAILINGJul 19· Oakland → Oahu (Honolulu)NEXT RETURNJul 11· Oahu (Honolulu) → MainlandTRANSIT TIME13–16 days· LA to Oahu (Honolulu)RATES FROM$1,680· all-inclusive, no hidden feesMATSON ROUTE SPECIALIST18 Years· Hawaii route specialists
Hawaiian coastline aerial view
Matson Route Specialist · Island-Owned Since 2006

Ship Your Car
to Hawaii.

Transparent, all-in pricing. No broker markups, no mystery fees at the port. Your quote covers ocean freight, fuel surcharge, and port handling — spelled out before you book.

We ship both directions — to the islands and back to the mainland.
4.6· 122 verified Google reviews

“K'AI had my quote ready in under two minutes. Every fee was spelled out before I paid a cent.”

Marcus T. · Oakland → Oahu (Honolulu)

4.6 / 5 · Google Reviews
USDOT 3505506
20 Years Experience

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🗺️Direction

🛫Origin type

Select port

🌊Destination island

No commitment · No spam · Honest all-inclusive pricing
USDOT 3505506 · $100K cargo insurance · Deposit locks your sailing & rate
$1,730

Avg All-In Rate

4.6 / 5

Google Rating

122

Verified Reviews

20 Yrs

Established

Matson

Certified Partner

Four Steps. One Call. Done.

We've shipped thousands of vehicles to Hawaii. Our process is simple because we've handled every complication so you don't have to.

01

Get Your Quote

Enter your route and vehicle details. Voyager AI returns an all-inclusive rate in seconds — ocean freight, terminal fees, and basic insurance included. No hidden add-ons.

02

Reserve Your Sailing

A deposit secures your Matson vessel space and locks in your ocean freight rate. We'll confirm your pickup date and port cutoff — then you just hand us the keys.

03

We Handle Pickup

Our team coordinates your vehicle from door or port location directly with Matson. You get a Matson booking number and real-time status from day one.

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Delivered to Your Island

Your car arrives safely at your chosen Hawaiian island. We send updates at every milestone — loading, sailing, and port arrival.

Documentation Guide

What Documents Do You Need?

The answer depends on your direction. Most customers shipping from the mainland need no paperwork at all.

No Documents Required

Mainland → Hawaii

Shipping from the mainland is the easy direction. Just show up at the port with your photo ID and Matson booking number. No title, no registration — nothing to gather or email in advance.

✓ What you bring to the port:

Photo ID · Matson booking confirmation · Payment cleared (handled at booking)

Both Directions — Port Drop-Off Checklist

Before You Drive to the Terminal

Every vehicle must meet these requirements or it will be turned away at the gate. We send every client this checklist in their booking confirmation.

REAL-ID or passport

Matson terminals are on federal land — a standard driver's license is NOT accepted.

Leave every key with the car

USDA opens every locked compartment to inspect it — ignition, trunk, gas cap and any others. A missing key can delay or turn away your vehicle.

Fuel between 1/8 and 1/4 tank

Too low fails inspection, same as too full. Hit the right window.

Clean vehicle, no personal items

Clean inside and out. Up to two child car seats may stay. No warning lights, no cracked glass.

Arrive 30 min before closing

Terminals have strict cutoffs. Late arrivals are turned away — no exceptions.

Matson ocean freight paid online

Must be paid before your vehicle reaches the port — the terminal cannot accept it otherwise.

We send this checklist in every booking confirmation and follow up before your drop-off date.

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What Our Customers Say

4.6· 123 reviews on Google
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I shipped my 4Runner from Florida to Hawaii. I was happy with the timing as it was delivered earlier than originally expected. My agent Camillo was great at responding and my truck arrived safely in…

ALICIA NEYLON

ALICIA NEYLON

2mo ago

Camilo took all the stress out of my move. Loved the updates any time the status changed in my vehicle shipment, from the vehicle being loaded onto the ship, to the tracking while onboard, to the fina…

Brandon Gateley

Brandon Gateley

4mo ago

Shipped a car from OAK to HNL and a friend referred us to Car Shipping Hawaii. He'd used them several years ago and was very happy with them. I called for an estimate, but did my homework and called…

m brown

m brown

2mo ago

This is the first time I needed to ship a car from One state to the next. Using Car Shipping Hawaii was Very easy. It made me dealing with shipping my car, one step easier they handled everything from…

Sherri Kay

Sherri Kay

2mo ago

Camilo was very helpful and made the shipping process EASY! Helpful emails along the way so I knew when and where to drop and pick up my vehicle. My car arrived in the same condition it left. Highly…

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Candice Young

2mo ago

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Every Route. Every Island. Every Vehicle.

From a single sedan to a fleet of trucks, we move vehicles across the Pacific on Matson's direct Hawaii route.

Two West Coast Departure Ports
Port of Long Beach container terminal at sunset

Matson Auto Terminal

Port of Long Beach

Long Beach, California

Port of Oakland container terminal with loading cranes

Matson Auto Terminal

Port of Oakland

Oakland, California

Choose Your Service Level
Best Value

Port-to-Port Shipping

Drop off at Long Beach or Oakland. We handle the ocean leg and terminal coordination on both ends.

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Most Popular

Door-to-Port Pickup

We collect your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it to the Matson terminal. No hauling, no hassle.

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Full Service

Port-to-Door Delivery

The full return-trip option — your car ships from the Honolulu terminal and we deliver it from the Long Beach or Oakland port directly to your mainland door.

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Coverage & Specialties
Included

Insurance & Protection

Full declared-value coverage on every shipment. Your vehicle is protected from pickup to delivery.

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SCRA Honored

Military Discount

Dedicated military move coordinator. We work directly with base housing offices and understand PCS timelines.

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Round Trip

Return Shipping

Heading back to the mainland? We handle the return shipment with the same care as your original move.

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Transparent Pricing. Both Directions.

All-inclusive rates — fuel surcharges, terminal fees, and basic insurance included. We ship to Hawaii and back to the mainland.

Mainland → Hawaii
RouteEst. RateTransit †Status
Long Beach → Honolulu
$1,730
Matson:2–3 wks from drop-off
CSH avg:~16 days
Available
Oakland → Honolulu
$1,730
Matson:2–3 wks from drop-off
CSH avg:~16 days
Available
Hawaii → Mainland
RouteEst. RateTransit †Status
Honolulu → Mainland
$1,122+
Matson:9–24 days from sail
CSH avg:~14 days
Available
Neighbor Islands → Mainland
$2,340+
Matson:33–45 days total
CSH avg:~36 days
Available

Matson = Matson’s official published estimate (source: matson.com, verified June 2026). Mainland→Hawaii times are from customer drop-off; Hawaii→Mainland times are from vessel sail date. CSH avg = our historical average across actual shipments, door-to-door.

Oahu

$1,730

Port-to-port

Maui

$2,340

Port-to-port

Big Island

$2,340

Port-to-port

Kauai

$2,340

Port-to-port

How our pricing works: The Matson ocean freight rate is secured at the time of your deposit — no surprise increases after you book. Overland carrier fees (door pickup/delivery) are quoted at booking and reflect current market rates; we cannot contractually guarantee third-party trucking costs post-booking, but we work hard to keep them stable.

Matson rate secured at deposit
Basic insurance included
Matson-direct rates
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Three Ways to Ship

Pick the level of support that fits you. Every option gets the same Matson-direct rate and honest pricing.

Self-serve

Book Online

$1,380+Port-to-port
  • Pick your sailing date instantly
  • Confirm in under 5 minutes
  • Email confirmation + tracking
Book Online
Recommended

Book with K'AI

$1,730+Door-to-port
  • K'AI walks you through sailing dates
  • AI-assisted timeline optimization
  • Answers questions 24 / 7
Start with K'AI
White glove

Full Service

$2,100+Door-to-door
  • Dedicated specialist — Camilo
  • Full door-to-door coordination
  • Priority scheduling & support
Talk to Camilo

All options use the same Matson-direct ocean rates. Differences are in service level and coordination support — not hidden fees.

VOYAGER PLATFORM

The System Working Behind
Every Shipment.

Voyager is the operations platform running your shipment from quote to port pickup. Every customer gets it — whether you book online, through K'AI, or with Camilo directly.

Shipment monitoring at every stage

Voyager tracks your vehicle through USDA inspection, port check-in, sailing, and arrival — automatically, without you having to follow up.

Proactive texts, not silence

Every status change triggers an outbound text from our system. Not a portal notification. A text. Because your car is crossing an ocean.

Every cost itemized before you book

Ocean freight, terminal handling, fuel surcharge — spelled out in your quote. No broker adjusting margins in the middle.

Automation for the routine, humans for the real

The system handles status updates so Camilo stays free for what actually needs a person — port holds, schedule conflicts, damage questions.

Shipment Status

Live

Vehicle Picked Up

USDA Inspection

Port Check-In

Matson Sailing

Maunawili · Est. arrival Jul 28

Port Arrival

Ready for Pickup

Voyager sends updates like this automatically — no follow-up needed

Military operations
Military & PCS Moves

We Speak PCS.

Thousands of military families have trusted us with their vehicles on the Oahu run. We know the timeline, the paperwork, and the bases.

PCS Timeline Coordination

We sync directly with your orders. Vehicle pickup, ship date, and Hawaii delivery aligned to your reporting date.

Base Housing Office Direct

We communicate with your installation's housing office so you don't have to chase paperwork.

SCRA Rate Honored

Verified military discount applied at checkout. No proof needed beyond your CAC or orders.

All Hawaii Bases Covered

Pearl Harbor, Schofield, Hickam, Kaneohe Bay, Camp Smith — we know every installation.

Pearl Harbor
Schofield Barracks
Hickam AFB
MCBH Kaneohe
Camp Smith
Fort Shafter
Camilo, Military Move Specialist

Camilo

Military Move Specialist · 20 Years

Personally handles every PCS booking

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K'AI — Your Personal
Hawaii Shipping Guide.

K'AI is Voyager's AI concierge. It handles your quote, booking, and updates — no hold music, no back-and-forth. When you need a human, it hands you to Camilo directly.

Instant all-inclusive quote — no callback

Tell K'AI your route and vehicle. Get a real Matson-direct rate in under 90 seconds.

Books your sailing, not just your quote

K'AI takes you from quote to confirmed Matson booking — sailing date, cutoff, deposit — without a phone call.

Handles changes and reschedules

Date shift? Route change? K'AI manages it and keeps your booking intact.

Hands off to Camilo when it matters

Port holds, damage questions, PCS coordination — K'AI knows when to escalate and does it immediately.

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K'AI by Voyager

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Aloha, I'm K'AI — Camilo's AI booking assistant here at Car Shipping Hawaii. Tell me your route and vehicle details, and I can calculate a real-time quote for you!

Why Customers Choose Us Over Freight Brokers

Brokers quote low and bill high. We itemize every cost before you book — ocean freight, fuel surcharge, and port handling, spelled out.

Car Shipping Hawaii

Other Brokers

All-inclusive price at quote
Ocean freight rate secured at deposit
Matson direct (no middleman markup)
Military PCS coordinator
Real-time shipment tracking
Insurance included in rate
Single point of contact
Hidden fuel surcharges
Terminal fees billed separately
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Why Customers Come to Us

You've Probably Heard
the Horror Stories.

We talk to customers every week who've been burned by other carriers. These are the patterns we hear most — and what we do differently.

What we hear

"Price changed when the carrier arrived."

Itemized quote before you book. What you see is what Matson charges us — no adjustments at pickup.

What we hear

"No one answered after I booked."

K'AI monitors your shipment and texts you at every status change — not just during business hours.

What we hear

"Live tracking showed nothing useful."

Real-time Voyager portal with actual stage updates — not a static confirmation number sitting in your inbox.

What we hear

"My date changed two weeks with no warning."

Honest sailing windows upfront. If anything shifts, you hear from us first — before you find out yourself.

What we hear

"Damage was denied — blamed on wear and tear."

Matson enclosed ro-ro vessel. Documented port inspection. We use the same carrier the manufacturers trust.

What we hear

"I felt like a broker's transaction, not their customer."

Island-owned. One point of contact. Camilo's name is on the business.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before shipping. Still have questions? We're a phone call away.

Three steps. Get a quote online or call (808) 378-7540; we book your Matson sailing and send you a booking number; then either drive your car to the Long Beach or Oakland terminal (port-to-port) or we dispatch a licensed carrier to pick it up at your door (door-to-port). No documents are required to ship TO Hawaii — photo ID and your booking number at the gate is all it takes.

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4.6 / 5 Google Rating
Island-Owned Since 2006
USDOT Licensed
Matson Rate Secured at Deposit
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