Big Island to Mainland Car Shipping.
Return from Big Island from $2,090+.
We arrange the inter-island barge from Hilo or Kawaihae to Honolulu, then your car loads on a Matson vessel to the mainland.
Big Island → Mainland — Free Quote
Return shipping · All-inclusive
Direction
Docs required for this route
Title, Registration, Inspection, Photo ID — we'll walk you through it.
Origin port / island
Destination type
Select port
From Big Island
$2,090+
Connection to Honolulu
Confirm by route
Ocean to mainland
See current sailing
Drop-off port
Hilo / Kawaihae
How Shipping from Big Island Works
Shipping FROM Hawaii is the documented direction — five documents are required at the port, and missing one can push you past your sailing. From Big Island there’s one extra leg: we arrange the inter-island barge from Hilo / Kawaihae to Honolulu, then your Matson crossing to the mainland, all under a single booking.
Email your documents (24h before drop-off)
Five documents: vehicle title (front and back), current Hawaii registration, Hawaii Safety Inspection Certificate, photo ID, and a lien holder letter if financed. We confirm the checklist is complete before you drive to the harbor.
Drop off at Hilo / Kawaihae
Fuel above one-eighth tank and below one-quarter tank, no personal items. Neighbor-island Ports operate on select days — we confirm your exact drop-off day with your booking.
Connection to Honolulu, then Matson crossing
We coordinate the inter-island connection and mainland sailing. We confirm the route-specific receiving cutoff and estimated mainland availability.
Mainland pickup or door delivery
Pick up at Long Beach Port or Oakland Port, or we dispatch an overland carrier to deliver straight to your mainland address.
Common Questions — Shipping from Big Island
How much does it cost to ship a car from Big Island to the mainland?
Return shipping from Big Island starts at $2,090+ — including the inter-island barge from Hilo / Kawaihae to Honolulu and the Matson crossing to Long Beach or Oakland. Door delivery on the mainland is available as an add-on.
What documents do I need to ship a car from Big Island?
Five documents: vehicle title (front and back), current Hawaii registration, Hawaii Safety Inspection Certificate, government-issued photo ID, and a lien holder authorization letter if the vehicle is financed. Copies must reach the port at least 24 hours before drop-off — we manage that checklist with you.
How long does shipping from Big Island to the mainland take?
The inter-island connection, Honolulu handoff, and mainland sailing are separate milestones. Ask for the current route-specific receiving cutoff and estimated mainland availability before planning travel.
Where do I drop off my car on Big Island?
Drop off at Hilo / Kawaihae with fuel above one-eighth tank and below one-quarter tank and no personal items in the vehicle. Neighbor-island Ports operate on select days — we confirm your exact drop-off day and time with your booking.