Hawaii to Delaware
Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Delaware starts at $1,600 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Delaware via Long Beach.
Shipping Delaware → Hawaii instead?Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,600
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to Delaware
7–10 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Delaware
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 7–10 days of overland delivery from Long Beach to your Delaware 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 Delaware
A vetted carrier picks up at Long Beach and delivers to your door. Transit: ~7–10 days.
The 5 Documents You Need to Ship FROM Hawaii
Delaware Delivery Areas
We deliver door-to-door throughout Delaware. Typical overland distance from the Long Beach arrival terminal:
Hawaii to Delaware — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Delaware?
Return shipping from Hawaii to Delaware starts at $1,600 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Delaware 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 Delaware?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 7–10 days of overland delivery to Delaware.
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 Wilmington or Dover?
Yes — all of Delaware is door-delivery territory. After the 14–17 day crossing to Long Beach, the cross-country carrier leg runs roughly 7–10 days.
Does the car clear any customs coming from Hawaii?
No — Hawaii to Delaware is a domestic move, so there's no customs process. It's the same paperwork as any interstate shipment, just with an ocean leg in the middle.
Can someone else accept the car in Delaware for me?
Yes. Authorize any adult with photo ID and the driver will coordinate the delivery window with them directly — useful when you're still wrapping things up in the islands.
How far ahead should I book?
Two to three weeks is comfortable. Honolulu sailings are weekly, and booking ahead lets us line up the eastbound carrier so your car doesn't wait at Long Beach.