Drive-Free Mainland Logistics
Door-to-Port shipping is the most popular choice for long-distance relocations. Whether you are moving from Dallas, Chicago, or New York, driving your vehicle thousands of miles to a California port terminal is exhausting and adds hotel, food, and fuel expenses.
With our Door-to-Port service, a professional carrier loads your car onto a standard auto hauler at your door and transports it to the port for you. We coordinate the terminal drop-off, scheduling, and vessel loading.
Vetted Carrier Network
We only dispatch licensed, cargo-insured overland carriers with A-ratings to transport your vehicle along the interstate corridors.
Full Insurance Verification
Each overland leg is covered by the carrier's cargo insurance up to $100,000. We verify policy standings before dispatching.
Seamless Port Delivery
Our dispatch team coordinates port gate hours and schedules the Matson terminal appointments, preventing delay fees.
The Door-to-Port Process
We manage the logistics from your driveway to the Honolulu terminal, keeping you updated at every milestone.
Get Quote & Book
Secure your space on the Matson sailing with a $600 deposit (applied to your total balance). We assign the matching carrier for your route.
Driveway Handoff
The carrier picks up your vehicle from your address. You perform a joint visual inspection and sign the initial Bill of Lading.
Overland to Port
Your car travels on the interstate corridors directly to the departure terminal (Long Beach or Oakland) and is checked in by our dispatch team.
Matson Sea Transit
The vehicle is loaded onto an enclosed Matson vessel for a 12–14 day crossing. Pick up your vehicle at the Sand Island Honolulu terminal.
Est. Door-to-Port Transit & Pricing
Rates include door pickup, port logistics, ocean freight, and basic insurance. Select your region below to plan your moving window.
West Coast Regions
California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, ArizonaOverland Leg: 1–3 days pickup and transit to port
Ocean Transit: 12–14 days to Honolulu
Total Transit Window: 14–18 days total
Starting Rate: $2,530+ all-inclusive
Midwest & South Regions
Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, Colorado, MissouriOverland Leg: 3–6 days pickup and transit to port
Ocean Transit: 12–14 days to Honolulu
Total Transit Window: 18–22 days total
Starting Rate: $2,980+ all-inclusive
East Coast & Northeast
New York, Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts, New JerseyOverland Leg: 7–10 days pickup and transit to port
Ocean Transit: 12–14 days to Honolulu
Total Transit Window: 21–26 days total
Starting Rate: $3,480+ all-inclusive
Want to Save on Shipping Costs?
If you live close to our West Coast gates in Long Beach or Oakland and can drive your vehicle to the terminal yourself, you can eliminate the overland trucking fee.
Door-to-Port FAQ
How does door pickup work if I live on a narrow street?
Our carriers drive standard multi-car haulers (which can be up to 75 feet long). If your street is too narrow, has low-hanging trees, or has local restrictions for large trucks, the driver will coordinate a convenient nearby meetup spot — such as a local shopping center or large parking lot — to safely load the vehicle.
Is my vehicle insured during the land transport leg?
Yes. Every overland carrier we dispatch is fully licensed and carries up to $100,000 in active cargo insurance. Our coordinators verify their insurance status before dispatching them. Additionally, Matson covers the ocean transit leg, giving you door-to-port protection.
Do I need to be present for the pickup?
Either you or a designated representative (such as a friend, family member, or coworker) who is 18 years or older must be present at pickup. You or your representative will need to hand over the keys and sign the Bill of Lading after performing the initial vehicle condition inspection.
What is the fuel requirement for door-to-port shipping?
The vehicle must have ¼ tank of fuel or less at the time of pickup. This is because the overland carrier delivers the car directly to the Matson port terminal, and the port will reject any vehicle with more than ¼ tank of fuel due to vessel fire safety rules.
Can I pack personal items inside the vehicle if choosing door pickup?
No. Even though the car is picked up from your door, Matson rules strictly prohibit any personal effects inside the car during ocean transit. The overland carrier is also subject to DOT weight limits and inspects the vehicle. The cabin and trunk must be empty.
Book Online with K'AI — Save up to $100
Skip the manual order. Book directly through our K'AI online portal and save $50 on your port-to-port deposit — or $100 on door-to-port and port-to-door.
Standard Rate
$1,780
Manual booking · full $200 deposit
K'AI Online Rate
$1,730
$50 off your deposit · book online instead of calling in
Fill the form
K'AI texts you a confirmed quote in under 2 min
Book in the portal
Save your card — it is NOT charged at this step
We call to confirm
We verify your car qualifies, confirm dates & final price
You're booked
Card is charged only after you approve the final details
Door-to-port & port-to-door: Save $100 off the $600 deposit when you book online with K'AI (card saved, not charged). We speak with you first to confirm your car qualifies, your dates work, and the price is correct.
Port-to-port to Oahu. Rates for neighbor islands differ.
