Hawaii to California Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to California starts at $1,122 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in California via Long Beach.
Hawaii → California — Free Quote
Return shipping · All-inclusive
🗺️Direction
📋 Docs required for this route
Title, Registration, Inspection, Photo ID — we'll walk you through it.
⚓Origin island
🛬Destination type
⚓Select port
Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,122
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to California
1–2 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to California
Shipping FROM Hawaii is the documented direction — five documents are required at the port, and missing one can push you past your sailing. The flip side is worth knowing: shipping TO Hawaii needs no documents at all — one of the reasons customers ship with us in both directions. We manage the paperwork checklist, your Matson booking, and 1–2 days of overland delivery from Long Beach to your California address.
Email your documents (24h before drop-off)
We confirm your paperwork is complete and email copies to the port so gate check-in is smooth.
Drop off at Honolulu (Sand Island)
Quarter tank or less, original photo ID at the gate. Neighbor island? We arrange the barge from Kahului, Nawiliwili, or Hilo first.
Ocean crossing to Long Beach
Your car crosses on a Matson vessel in an enclosed deck — 14–17 days to the mainland.
Overland delivery to California
A vetted carrier picks up at Long Beach and delivers to your door. Transit: ~1–2 days.
The 5 Documents You Need to Ship FROM Hawaii
Hawaii to California — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to California?
Return shipping from Hawaii to California starts at $1,122 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in California adds overland transport from Long Beach — call (808) 378-7540 for an exact all-inclusive quote.
How long does it take to ship a car from Hawaii to California?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 1–2 days of overland delivery to California.
What documents do I need to ship a car FROM Hawaii?
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 financed. Copies must be emailed to the port at least 24 hours before drop-off.
Where do I drop off my car in Hawaii?
Drop off at the Honolulu cargo terminal (Sand Island) with a quarter tank of fuel or less. Shipping from Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island? We arrange the inter-island barge from Kahului, Nawiliwili, or Hilo to Honolulu first.
How do I ship my car from Hawaii to California?
Drop your vehicle at the Honolulu cargo terminal. After the ocean crossing, your vehicle arrives directly at the Long Beach cargo terminal in California — the shortest possible Hawaii shipping route.
Where do I drop off my car in Hawaii for shipping to California?
Drop off at the cargo terminal on Sand Island in Honolulu. If on a neighbor island, arrange inter-island barge transport to Honolulu first.
What documents do I need to ship my car from Hawaii to California?
Bring your vehicle title (or lienhold authorization), current registration, government-issued photo ID, and one set of keys. Keep fuel at a quarter tank or below.
How long does it take to ship a car from Hawaii to California?
Hawaii to California is the shortest ocean route: 14–17 days. Since the carrier’s terminal is in Long Beach, your vehicle arrives at its California destination without additional cross-country ground transport.
Can I ship an EV from Hawaii to California?
Yes. Car Shipping Hawaii offers container shipping for electric vehicles. Battery must be at 50% charge or below at the Honolulu cargo terminal drop-off.
Can I ship from Maui or the Big Island to California?
Yes. Start with inter-island barge to Honolulu, then the vehicle ships to Long Beach, CA. Allow 3–7 extra days for the inter-island leg before the 14–17 day ocean transit.