Ship Your Car from Florida to Hawaii | From $1,122
Shipping a Car from Hawaii to Florida - Fully Managed, All-In Price
Florida is a major return destination for military families and residents relocating from Hawaii to the mainland. Vehicles sail from Honolulu to the West Coast — Long Beach or Oakland — then travel overland across the country to your Florida destination, whether that's Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, or Fort Lauderdale. One coordinator, one all-inclusive price, from drop-off at the Honolulu terminal to delivery at your Florida door.
$1,122+
Port-to-port from Honolulu
21–28 Days
port-to-door (Oahu)
2 ports + overland
Long Beach & Oakland
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"Dropped off at Oakland on a Tuesday morning. Car was at Sand Island sixteen days later. Easiest part of the whole move."
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18 Years Experience
Thousands of Moves
The Mainland Connection
We handle everything from port pickup to door delivery
Shipping requires precise coordination between ocean freight schedules and overland transport. We coordinate your Honolulu drop-off, the ocean crossing to Long Beach or Oakland, and the cross-country overland leg to your Florida door as a single managed shipment. One coordinator handles the entire return journey from the Sand Island terminal to your Florida address.
Simple. Transparent. Reliable.
How Shipping from Hawaii to Florida Works
There is no direct sailing from Honolulu to Florida. Your vehicle travels in two legs: ocean transit from the Honolulu terminal to Long Beach or Oakland, followed by overland transport across the country to your Florida destination. We coordinate both legs as a single managed shipment with one all-inclusive price. Florida is a major return route for military families and retirees leaving Hawaii.
Port-to-port is a practical option if you are flying into California and can collect the vehicle at the Long Beach or Oakland terminal yourself — port-to-port from Honolulu starts at $1,122 to Oahu. For door delivery to your Florida address, we dispatch a carrier from the arrival port directly to you.
Get your quote and confirm your port
Call (808) 378-7540 or fill out the online form. We confirm which West Coast port receives your vehicle — Long Beach or Oakland — and give you an all-inclusive price to your Florida address.
We coordinate your sailing window
We go through your drop-off date, flight, and Florida move-in date personally and time the Honolulu drop-off so your vehicle arrives at the West Coast port aligned with your schedule.
Self drop-off or port-to-door delivery
You drop your vehicle at the Sand Island terminal in Honolulu with required documents at least 24 hours before sailing. On the mainland end, we deliver to your Florida door, or you collect at the West Coast port.
We deliver to your Florida door
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach or Oakland takes approximately 7 to 11 days, then cross-country overland transport to Florida adds 5 to 8 days. We notify you when your vehicle arrives and coordinate door delivery to your Florida address, or walk you through terminal pickup
Florida Delivery Locations & Port Routing
We deliver to any Florida address, residential or commercial, after your vehicle arrives at the West Coast port. All Florida shipments route through Long Beach, CA via I-10 — the most direct southern transcontinental corridor.
| Florida Region / Cities | Approx. Miles to Long Beach | Overland Days |
|---|---|---|
| Panhandle (Pensacola, Destin, Panama City, Fort Walton Beach) | ~2,060 – 2,175 mi | 5 to 7 business days |
| Jacksonville / North Florida (Fernandina Beach, St. Augustine) | ~2,380 – 2,450 mi | 6 to 8 business days |
| Central Florida (Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, Ocala) | ~2,390 – 2,530 mi | 6 to 9 business days |
| Space Coast / Treasure Coast (Melbourne, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach) | ~2,590 – 2,620 mi | 7 to 9 business days |
| Southwest Florida (Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Sarasota) | ~2,630 – 2,700 mi | 7 to 10 business days |
| South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton) | ~2,680 – 2,750 mi | 7 to 10 business days |
Port assignment
All Florida shipments arrive at Long Beach, CA (Matson Terminal) from Honolulu, then move overland to Florida. Height clearance: 7 feet. Width clearance: 7 feet 2 inches. If your vehicle exceeds these dimensions, call us before booking. Vehicles over the limit cannot be accepted at this terminal.
Florida's I-10 advantage
Florida to Long Beach via I-10 is one of the most active auto transport corridors in the country. High carrier volume from Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and Miami keeps availability strong and rates competitive year-round. South Florida benefits from one of the densest carrier networks in the Southeast due to the Miami metro's import and relocation volume.
Shipping a Car From Hawaii to Florida Costs
Florida sits at the far end of the southern I-10 transcontinental corridor — your vehicle arrives at Long Beach by Matson and travels overland to your Florida city. Ocean freight from Honolulu is lower than the inbound rate, so the all-in total runs below what you'd pay shipping to Hawaii. Because Florida's distance to Long Beach varies by region, pricing is shown by area.
| Cost Component | Typical Range | Port-to-Door Total (Oahu) |
|---|---|---|
| Panhandle (Pensacola, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City) | $700 – $1,150 | $1,672 – $2,122 |
| Jacksonville / North Florida | $750 – $1,200 | $1,722 – $2,172 |
| Central Florida (Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, Ocala) | $750 – $1,200 | $1,722 – $2,172 |
| Space Coast / Treasure Coast (Melbourne, Fort Pierce) | $1,050 – $1,375 | $2,022 – $2,347 |
| Southwest Florida (Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral) | $900 – $1,390 | $1,872 – $2,362 |
| South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach) | $800 – $1,300 | $1,872 – $2,362 |
| Total port-to-door to Oahu - most vehicles | $1,672 – $2,362 | |
| Ocean freight - Maui, Big Island, or Kauai (add to above) | add $1,018 ocean freight | |
| Port-to-Door — Miami / Orlando / Tampa / Jacksonville | $2,622 – $2,872 | |
| Port-to-Door — Neighbor island origin (Maui / Big Island / Kauai) | $3,640 – $3,890 | |
| Port-to-Port - neighbor islands (you collect at Long Beach) | $1,122 | |
| Port-to-Port — Neighbor islands (you collect at Long Beach) | $2,140 |
Overland ranges based on current carrier market to Florida cities. Call for your exact all-in quote: (808) 378-7540
Pricing
Starting Rates by Destination Island
Pricing Tip: Shipping from Oahu costs less than from neighbor islands — $1,122 vs $2,140 port-to-port. Neighbor island customers add 5 to 7 days for the Young Brothers inter-island barge leg before the ocean crossing.
Peak season pricing: Peak season surcharges apply June through August, when vessels fill quickly during summer. Book and deposit early to lock your quoted rate regardless of what the market does after you book.
About deposits: Port-to-Door deposit: $600 applied toward your total. Port-to-Port deposit: $200 applied toward your total. Neither is added on top of the quoted price - both are applied against it. What we quote is what you pay, guaranteed.
🌺 Oahu (Honolulu)
$1,122+
Port-to-port from Honolulu
7 to 11 days total
🌿 Maui (Kahului)
$2,140+
Port-to-port from Maui
12 to 18 days total
🌋 Big Island (Hilo)
$2,140+
Port-to-port from Hilo
12 to 18 days total
🌊 Kauai (Nawiliwili)
$2,140+
Port-to-port from Kauai
12 to 18 days total
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Port-to-Door vs. Port-to-Port from Hawaii to Florida
For Hawaii customers, port-to-port is a genuine option worth considering — especially if you are flying into California and can collect the vehicle at the terminal yourself. Port-to-door makes sense if you need the car delivered directly to your Florida address.
Port-to-Door
Most convenient option
What you do
Drop off at Sand Island terminal in Honolulu
Overland managed by us
Yes, from Long Beach or Oakland to your Florida address
Deposit
$600 applied toward total
Florida starting total
$1,672 – $2,362+
Best for
Anyone who needs delivery to their Florida
Port-to-Port
Lowest cost option
What you do
Collect your car at Long Beach or Oakland terminal
Overland managed by us
Long Beach or Oakland port (Port-to-Port)
Deposit
$200 applied toward total
Total from Honolulu (ocean only)
$1,122
Best for
Customers flying into California who can collect at the port
Port-to-port makes sense if you are flying into California and can collect the vehicle at Long Beach or Oakland on arrival. For most Hawaii customers who need the car at their home address, port-to-door is the right choice. Call us and we will walk through both options based on your situation.
Who Should seriously consider port-to-port. Florida customers can collect at Long Beach or Oakland, or have the vehicle delivered overland to their city. If collecting the car at the port fits naturally into your arrival — port-to-port from Honolulu saves you the entire delivery fee and reduces your deposit. We walk through both options at booking.
Transit Times
Transit Times from Hawaii to Florida
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Florida runs in two legs: 7 to 11 days ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach or Oakland, then 5 to 8 days overland across the country to your Florida city. Oahu customers dropping at Sand Island can expect total door delivery in about three to four weeks. Neighbor island customers add 5 to 7 days for the Young Brothers inter-island leg before the Matson crossing.
Booking lead time: Matson sailings from Honolulu are weekly. Missing the Sand Island drop-off cutoff by one day means waiting a full week for the next departure. Drop off your vehicle at least 24 hours before the scheduled sailing. Book at least 2 to 3 weeks before your target drop-off date. During peak summer months 4 to 6 weeks is recommended.
Stage
Typical Timeline
Sand Island drop-off cutoff (Honolulu)
At least 24 hours before sailing
Inter-island barge — Maui / Big Island / Kauai → Honolulu
5 to 7 days
Ocean transit — Honolulu to Long Beach or Oakland
7 to 11 days
Port processing at Long Beach or Oakland
1 to 2 business days
Overland delivery — Long Beach/Oakland to Florida address
5 to 8 days
Total — Oahu to Long Beach/Oakland (P2P)
9 to 14 days
Total — Oahu to Florida address (P2D)
15 to 23 days
Total — neighbor islands to Long Beach/Oakland (P2P)
14 to 21 days
Total — neighbor islands to Florida address (P2D)
20 to 30 days
How to Prepare Your Car for Drop-Off in Honolulu
These requirements apply at the Sand Island terminal in Honolulu. Documents are required when shipping FROM Hawaii — this is the opposite of shipping TO Hawaii. Vehicles presented without the correct documents will not be accepted and will miss the sailing.
Required: Shipping FROM Hawaii
Vehicle title — original or certified copy required at drop-off. Current
Hawaii registration — must be valid at time of drop-off. Hawaii safety
inspection certificate — must be current and valid. Lien holder
authorization letter — required if vehicle is financed.
Fuel at or below a quarter tank. Required fire safety regulation at Sand Island terminal in Honolulu
Remove all personal items from the interior. No luggage, household goods, or belongings permitted. Enforced at intake and Hawaii agricultural inspection.
Disable the alarm system before drop-off or carrier pickup. Active alarms at port intake cause processing delays.
Exterior and interior cleaned thoroughly. No mud, dirt, seeds, or debris. Hawaii USDA inspectors check wheel wells, undercarriage, and door jambs on arrival.
Vehicle fully operational - steering, braking, and rolling must be 100% functional.
No windshield chips or cracks.
Government-issued photo ID — required at Sand Island terminal drop-off.
Not Accepted - No Exceptions
Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are not accepted on any route, including Hawaii to Florida. Standard non-plug-in hybrids are accepted
Non-running vehicles are not accepted. The vehicle must be fully operational at intake.
Documents ARE required to ship FROM Hawaii
Vehicle title, current Hawaii registration, Hawaii safety inspection certificate, and government-issued photo ID must be presented at Sand Island terminal at least 24 hours before drop-off. If your vehicle is financed, a lien holder authorization letter is also required. These are enforced without exception — vehicles without correct documents will not be accepted.
Photograph your vehicle thoroughly before drop-off at Sand Island — all four sides, the roof, and the interior. photograph again at pickup in Florida. This documentation protects you in any claim situation on both legs of the shipment.
Insurance Coverage
How Insurance Works on Hawaii to Florida Shipments
For port-to-port customers who drive themselves to the terminal, the overland insurance layer does not apply - your personal auto policy covers the drive to Long Beach or Oakland. For door-to-port customers, both layers are active from the moment the carrier picks up.
LAYER 1 - Port-to-Door only
Overland Transport (from the port)
$100,000
The land carrier delivering your vehicle from Long Beach or Oakland to your Florida address carries up to $100,000 in cargo insurance. For port-to-port customers who collect at the terminal themselves, this layer is not in play.
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Our recommendation: Verify with your personal auto insurance carrier whether your policy covers ocean transport. Photograph your vehicle thoroughly before drop-off at Sand Island and again at pickup in Florida. This documentation protects you in any claim situation regardless of service type.
Layer 2 - All customers
Ocean Transport (Matson Vessel)
$8,000
Matson's carrier liability is limited to actual damage sustained, up to approximately $8,000 for an average-sized vehicle. You can declare a higher vehicle value on the Dock Receipt and pay an additional freight rate to increase coverage to the full value of your vehicle.
PCS Moves
Military PCS Moves from Hawaii to Florida
Hawaii is home to some of the largest military commands in the Pacific — Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Schofield Barracks, MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, Fort Shafter, and Tripler AMC among them. Service members ETS'ing or PCS'ing back to the mainland ship from the Sand Island terminal in Honolulu. Florida is a top return destination given its concentration of major Navy, Air Force, and Army installations — NAS Jacksonville, Eglin AFB, MacDill AFB, and NAS Pensacola among others. Drop-off at Sand Island is at least 24 hours before sailing with all required documents.
🎖️ Military discounts may apply depending on route and availability. If you need port-to-door delivery to your Florida base address, we coordinate the full delivery from Long Beach or Oakland directly to you. Call us to discuss both options and which makes sense for your PCS orders.
What we offer military families
Available to eligible service members ETS'ing or PCS'ing from any Hawaii installation to Florida.
Military pricing - discounts up to 20% for eligible service members (PCS orders required at booking)
Scheduling built around your reporting date, not a generic pickup window
Full documentation coordination - Bill of Lading, condition reports, insurance paperwork
Dedicated coordinator available by phone and email throughout the shipment
Experience handling compressed timelines and last-minute order changes
Hawaii installations served: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Schofield Barracks, MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, Fort Shafter, Tripler AMC, Wheeler AAF, Camp H.M. Smith, Pohakuloa Training Area (Big Island)
Florida Navy installations delivered to: NAS Jacksonville, NAS Pensacola, NAS Whiting Field (Milton), Naval Station Mayport
Florida Air Force & Army installations delivered to: Eglin AFB (Fort Walton Beach), MacDill AFB (Tampa), Tyndall AFB (Panama City), Patrick SFB (Cocoa Beach), Homestead ARB
Camilo Jaime - Lead Shipping Coordinator
Car Shipping Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 18 Years Industry Experience
With 18 years in the vehicle shipping industry and thousands of Hawaii shipments coordinated, our team knows every port, every route, and every mile of your journey. We work with every customer personally from booking to delivery - you are never handed off to a dispatcher after you book. We go through the calendar with you, coordinate pickup timing to your exact sailing window, and stay reachable throughout the entire move.
Why Car Shipping Hawaii vs. Other Brokers
Most brokers who handle Hawaii shipments specialize in the TO direction only. FROM Hawaii returns require a different process — required documents at the Honolulu terminal, a drop-off window at least 24 hours before sailing, and a coordinator who knows the Sand Island intake requirements. The most common issue for Hawaii customers is a broker who quotes a return price without understanding the documentation requirements, which causes delays or missed sailings at drop-off. What we quote includes full coordination of the entire return from Honolulu to your Florida address.
| Feature | Car Shipping Hawaii | Typical Broker |
|---|---|---|
| All-Inclusive pricing, no post-booking changes | ✓ Locked at booking | ✗ Last-minute surcharges common |
| Named single coordinator | ✓ Direct, consistent contact | ✗ Call center, different agent each time |
| Matson exclusive specialist | ✓ Hawaii route experts | ✗ General auto transport broker |
| Calendar coordination at booking | ✓ Pickup timed to your sailing | ✗ Generic window, you figure it out |
| Overland + ocean managed together | ✓ One shipment, one contact | ✗ Two vendors, two contacts |
| Insurance explained at booking | ✓ Both layers explained clearly | ✗ Rarely discussed |
| Military PCS experience | ✓ Hundreds of PCS moves | Varies widely |
Booking lead time
Book at least 2 to 3 weeks before your target pickup date. During peak summer months, 4 to 6 weeks is strongly recommended. Virginia shipments need careful lead time — the overland leg is 7 to 10 days, which leaves little room to recover if carrier scheduling slips. A deposit locks your vessel space and your rate.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Florida?
Your total depends on the origin island and whether you choose port-to-port or full door delivery. Ocean freight from Honolulu is fixed, while the overland leg from Long Beach or Oakland to your Florida city varies by market. For a full cost breakdown and an exact all-in quote, see our cost to ship a car to Hawaii guide or call (808) 378-7540.
How long does it take to ship a car from Hawaii to Florida?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to the West Coast (Long Beach or Oakland) takes 7 to 11 days aboard a Matson vessel, then 5 to 8 days overland across the country to Florida cities like Miami, Orlando, Tampa, or Jacksonville. Neighbor island origins add 5 to 7 days for the inter-island leg. Total door-to-door is typically 3 to 4 weeks.
How do I ship my car from Hawaii to Florida?
You drop your vehicle at the Honolulu (Sand Island) terminal at least 24 hours before sailing with your required documents. The Matson vessel sails to Long Beach or Oakland, and we then move the vehicle overland to your Florida address. One coordinator manages the full Hawaii-to-Florida shipment end to end.
What documents do I need to ship a car from Hawaii to Florida?
Shipping a car FROM Hawaii requires your vehicle title, current Hawaii registration, a Hawaii safety inspection certificate, and a government-issued photo ID. If your vehicle is financed, you also need a lien holder authorization letter. Documents must be presented at the Honolulu terminal at least 24 hours before drop-off.
Which Hawaii port do I drop my car off at to ship to Florida?
On Oahu, vehicles are dropped at the Matson terminal at Sand Island in Honolulu. Neighbor island customers (Maui, Big Island, Kauai) drop at their local Young Brothers terminal for barge transport to Honolulu before the ocean crossing. Drop-off is at least 24 hours before the scheduled sailing.
How does my car get from the West Coast to Florida?
Florida has no direct Matson sailing, so your vehicle arrives by ocean at Long Beach or Oakland and then travels overland by carrier across the country to your Florida destination. We coordinate both legs as one shipment, with delivery to major metros including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and Tallahassee.
Do you ship electric vehicles from Hawaii to Florida?
No. Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are not accepted on any route, including Hawaii to Florida. This is a firm policy with no exceptions. Standard non-plug-in hybrids are accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Shipping a Car from Hawaii to Florida with Confidence
One team. One all-inclusive price from your Honolulu drop-off to your Florida address. The number on the page is the number you pay at delivery.
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