Hawaii to Iowa
Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Iowa starts at $1,350 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Iowa via Long Beach.
Shipping Iowa → Hawaii instead?Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,350
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to Iowa
3–5 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Iowa
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 3–5 days of overland delivery from Long Beach to your Iowa 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 Iowa
A vetted carrier picks up at Long Beach and delivers to your door. Transit: ~3–5 days.
The 5 Documents You Need to Ship FROM Hawaii
Iowa Delivery Areas
We deliver door-to-door throughout Iowa. Typical overland distance from the Long Beach arrival terminal:
Hawaii to Iowa — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Iowa?
Return shipping from Hawaii to Iowa starts at $1,350 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Iowa 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 Iowa?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 3–5 days of overland delivery to Iowa.
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.
Do you deliver to Des Moines and Cedar Rapids?
Yes — all of Iowa is covered door-to-door. From the Long Beach terminal, carriers reach Iowa addresses in about 3–5 days.
What's the total timeline to Iowa?
Plan on 17–22 days door-to-door: 14–17 days of ocean transit plus 3–5 days overland on the I-80 corridor.
Can a family member receive the car for me?
Yes — any adult you authorize with photo ID can sign for delivery. The driver calls a day ahead to set the window.
Will winter slow my Iowa delivery?
Carriers run all year. In heavy snow weeks add a buffer day, and rinse the underbody after the car has run on treated roads.