Hawaii to Florida Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Florida starts at $1,122 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Florida via Long Beach.
Hawaii → Florida — 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 Florida
7–10 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Florida
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 Florida 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 Florida
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
Florida Delivery Areas
We deliver to your door throughout Florida. Typical overland distance from the Long Beach arrival terminal:
Hawaii to Florida — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Florida?
Return shipping from Hawaii to Florida starts at $1,122 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Florida 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 Florida?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 7–10 days of overland delivery to Florida.
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 Florida?
Drop your vehicle at the Honolulu cargo terminal with 50% fuel or less. After a 14–17 day ocean crossing to Long Beach, CA, ground transport delivers it to your Florida destination. Total transit: 19–26 days.
Where do I drop off my car in Hawaii for shipping to Florida?
Drop off at the cargo terminal in Honolulu (Sand Island). If you’re on a neighbor island, arrange inter-island barge transport to Honolulu first.
What documents do I need to ship my car from Hawaii to Florida?
You need your vehicle title (or lien authorization letter), current registration, government-issued photo ID, and one set of keys. Fuel must be at or below a quarter tank.
How long does it take to ship a car from Hawaii to Florida?
Total transit from Hawaii to Florida is approximately 19–26 days: 14–17 days of ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach, then 3–5 days of ground transport to Florida.
Can I ship an EV from Hawaii to Florida?
Yes. Car Shipping Hawaii offers container shipping for electric vehicles. Battery must be at 50% charge or below at drop-off at the Honolulu cargo terminal.
Can I ship from Maui or the Big Island to Florida?
Yes. Start with an inter-island barge from Maui (Kahului), Big Island (Hilo or Kawaihae), or Kauai to Honolulu. From Honolulu the vehicle ships to Florida via Long Beach. Allow 3–7 extra days for the inter-island leg.