Hawaii to Indiana
Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Indiana starts at $1,350 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Indiana via Long Beach.
Shipping Indiana → Hawaii instead?Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,350
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to Indiana
4–6 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Indiana
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 4–6 days of overland delivery from Long Beach to your Indiana 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 Indiana
A vetted carrier picks up at Long Beach and delivers to your door. Transit: ~4–6 days.
The 5 Documents You Need to Ship FROM Hawaii
Indiana Delivery Areas
We deliver door-to-door throughout Indiana. Typical overland distance from the Long Beach arrival terminal:
Hawaii to Indiana — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Indiana?
Return shipping from Hawaii to Indiana starts at $1,350 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Indiana 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 Indiana?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 4–6 days of overland delivery to Indiana.
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 Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, or South Bend?
Yes — door delivery covers all of Indiana. Overland from Long Beach runs about 4–6 days once your car lands from Honolulu.
Do I need to re-register in Indiana?
Yes — once delivered, register with the Indiana BMV. Your Hawaii registration remains valid for the transit itself; keep the shipping receipt as your arrival record.
Is the car insured across the whole route?
Yes — the ocean leg carries the vessel operator's cargo coverage and the land leg carries the trucking carrier's cargo insurance. Coverage is continuous from Honolulu to your driveway.
Can I start from the Big Island?
Yes — we arrange the barge from Hilo or Kawaihae to Honolulu first. Add 3–7 days ahead of the 14–17 day ocean crossing.