Fort Shafter PCS Car Shipping - Honolulu, Oahu
Reporting to Fort Shafter - headquarters of United States Army Pacific (USARPAC)? The installation sits just west of downtown Honolulu, roughly 5 miles from the Matson Sand Island auto terminal. Of all the Oahu installations, Shafter is the closest to your car's point of arrival - making pickup straightforward. We coordinate PCS shipments for USARPAC and I Corps (Forward) personnel and their dependents. Fort Shafter PCS reporting tends to be rapid and formal, with the vehicle needing to be available for pickup the day before or the day of your report.
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Fort Shafter is the oldest active Army post in Hawaii and the headquarters of USARPAC, with subordinate commands including I Corps (Forward). The installation is in the heart of Honolulu, adjacent to Moanalua, with the main gate on Kamehameha Highway. The 5-mile drive from the Matron terminal to Fort Shafter takes 10-15 minutes via Nimitz Highway - the shortest terminal-to-installation commute of any Oahu base. The proximity to the terminal means you can pick up your vehicle and be at Fort Shafter within 20 minutes, ideal for same-day in-processing.
We build the Fort Shafter PCS calendar around your report date. We select a Matson sailing that arrives in Honolulu 1-2 business days before your report, schedule your mainland pickup to deliver your vehicle to Long Beach or Oakland with a 3-day buffer, and confirm your in-processing date with the USARPAC Personnel Office. For I Corps (Forward) and subordinate units, we coordinate with the unit's administrative office. Fort Shafter's proximity to the terminal makes same-day pickup and in-processing the most reliable of any Oahu installation.
For Fort Shafter personnel with families, the primary on-post housing is at Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR), approximately 3 miles from the main post, managed by Ohana Military Communities. Confirm your housing assignment with the housing office before your move date. For personnel living off-post in the Honolulu area (downtown, Moanalua, Kalihi, Salt Lake), the commute is well under 30 minutes, and the central location provides easy access to the rest of Oahu.
Report-date-first scheduling
We build your entire pickup and sailing calendar backward from your reporting date. No guessing, no buffering.
Base housing coordination
We contact your gaining installation's housing office on your behalf to align your vehicle arrival with in-processing.
SCRA honored
Active duty members may cancel without penalty if orders change. No questions asked.
Direct Matson booking
We book directly on the Matson sailing calendar — no broker markup, no third-party delay.
Common Questions
How far is Fort Shafter from the Matron terminal?
Fort Shafter is approximately 5 miles from the Matson auto terminal at 1411 Sand Island Parkway, Honolulu. Drive time is 10-15 minutes via Nimitz Highway - the shortest terminal-to-installation commute of any Oahu base. Total trip from terminal pickup to main gate is well under 30 minutes including the drive to the parking office.
Where is on-post housing located for Fort Shafter personnel?
Fort Shafter's family housing is at Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR), approximately 3 miles from the main post, managed by Ohana Military Communities. AMR is a well-established community with schools and amenities. Confirm your assignment with the housing office before your move date - wait times vary by rank and family size.
What is the easiest way to coordinate car pickup at the Matron terminal from Fort Shafter?
Because Shafter is so close to the terminal, most personnel pick up their vehicle the same morning they receive the Matson arrival notification. We forward that notification to you directly as soon as Matson sends it. Drive from the terminal to the main gate is 10-15 minutes via Nimitz Highway.
Do you handle USARPAC command group PCS shipments?
Yes. We have shipped for field-grade and general officers reporting to USARPAC and I Corps (Forward). Discretion and timing precision are standard parts of our service. We coordinate with the USARPAC Personnel Office and the subordinate unit administrative offices as needed.
How far in advance should I book my Fort Shafter PCS car shipment?
Minimum 3-4 weeks before your report date, ideally 6-8 weeks during peak PCS season (May-August). USARPAC and I Corps (Forward) reporting dates are often tied to change of responsibility ceremonies and command transitions. Early booking ensures the Matson sailing you need is available and gives us time to coordinate with USARPAC Personnel.
Is Fort Shafter PCS service confidential?
Yes. We treat every Fort Shafter PCS shipment with discretion. The booking confirmations are sent to your personal email (or your admin officer's email, at your direction), and the vehicle scheduling is built around your report date without public reference to your installation. Our team has shipped for senior officers and command group staff reporting to USARPAC without issue.
Can I ship my spouse's car on the same Fort Shafter PCS orders?
Yes. Dependents under your PCS entitlement can ship a vehicle using either government-arranged shipping or commercial (we work with both). We coordinate the booking and documents for each vehicle separately, with each vehicle on its own booking number. The vehicles can ship on the same Matson sailing (saving per-vehicle fees) or on different sailings if the in-processing dates differ.
What is the typical timeline from mainland pickup to Fort Shafter vehicle availability?
From your mainland pickup to your vehicle available for pickup in Honolulu: 14-25 days, depending on your origin state and P2P vs D2P. The breakdown: 1-10 days mainland pickup to terminal, 12-14 days Matson ocean transit, 1 day USDA inspection. Then 10-15 minutes from the terminal to Fort Shafter for pickup - the shortest commute of any Oahu installation.
PCS Rates
Port-to-Port (Oahu)
Deposit $200
Door-to-Port
Deposit $600
Neighbor Islands
Includes inter-island leg
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(808) 378-7540