Ship Your Car to
Oahu, Hawaii.
From $1,730+ from any mainland state.
From the mainland
$1,730+
Ocean to Honolulu
12–14 days
Inter-island leg
Direct
Arrival port
Honolulu Auto Terminal
How Car Shipping to Oahu Works
Honolulu is Matson’s direct Hawaii destination — no inter-island transfer, the fastest and least expensive island to ship to. One booking covers terminal handling, the enclosed crossing, and USDA coordination.
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
Your car rides inside a Matson Roll-on/Roll-off vessel — 12–14 days to Honolulu, fully enclosed the entire way.
USDA inspection and release
Every vehicle entering Hawaii clears USDA agricultural inspection at the Honolulu terminal, typically within 1 day of arrival.
Pickup at the Honolulu Auto Terminal
You receive an arrival SMS with your pickup window. Bring photo ID and your booking number — most customers pick up within 1–2 days.
Oahu Arrival Port
Honolulu Auto Terminal
Common Questions — Shipping to Oahu
How much does car shipping to Oahu cost?
Port-to-port shipping from most mainland states to Oahu starts at $1,730. Door-to-port (we pick up your car) starts at $2,100+. Oahu is the direct Matson destination — no inter-island transfer needed.
How long does shipping a car to Oahu take?
From California and West Coast states: 14–18 days total. From Midwest: 18–22 days. From East Coast: 22–28 days. Ocean crossing is 12–14 days for all routes.
Where does my car arrive on Oahu?
The Matson auto terminal in Honolulu. Address: 1411 Sand Island Pkwy, Honolulu, HI 96819. Most customers pick up within 1–2 days of the vessel arrival SMS notification.
What happens at the Oahu terminal when my car arrives?
Your vehicle passes USDA agricultural inspection (required for all cars entering Hawaii), is released from Customs, and becomes available for pickup. The inspection typically takes 1 day.