Hawaii to Colorado
Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Colorado starts at $1,250 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Colorado via Long Beach.
Shipping Colorado → Hawaii instead?Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,250
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to Colorado
2–4 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Colorado
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 2–4 days of overland delivery from Long Beach to your Colorado 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 Colorado
A vetted carrier picks up at Long Beach and delivers to your door. Transit: ~2–4 days.
The 5 Documents You Need to Ship FROM Hawaii
Hawaii to Colorado — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Colorado?
Return shipping from Hawaii to Colorado starts at $1,250 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Colorado 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 Colorado?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 2–4 days of overland delivery to Colorado.
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.
Can you deliver to Denver, Colorado Springs, or Fort Collins?
Yes — carriers run the Long Beach–Denver lane constantly. Once your car lands from Honolulu, overland delivery to Front Range addresses typically takes 2–4 days.
I'm finishing a duty assignment on Oahu and heading to Colorado — how does timing work?
Military returns are routine on this lane. Drop the car at Sand Island before you fly, and it lands at Long Beach 14–17 days later with 2–4 days of overland to Colorado — most members have their car within a week of arriving themselves.
Will mountain weather affect my delivery?
Carriers run to Colorado year-round. In heavy winter storms a driver may hold a day for I-70 conditions, so pad one buffer day November through March. A post-delivery underbody wash after salted roads is smart.
Do I need new registration in Colorado?
Once the car arrives, register it with your Colorado county motor vehicle office. Hawaii plates remain valid in transit; keep the shipping receipt to document your arrival date.