Hawaii to Louisiana
Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Louisiana starts at $1,400 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Louisiana via Long Beach.
Shipping Louisiana → Hawaii instead?Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,400
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to Louisiana
4–6 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Louisiana
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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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
Louisiana Delivery Areas
We deliver door-to-door throughout Louisiana. Typical overland distance from the Long Beach arrival terminal:
Hawaii to Louisiana — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Louisiana?
Return shipping from Hawaii to Louisiana starts at $1,400 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 4–6 days of overland delivery to Louisiana.
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 New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Shreveport?
Yes — door delivery covers all of Louisiana. Carriers run the I-10 corridor from Long Beach in about 4–6 days.
Do I have to be home for the delivery?
No — any adult you authorize can accept the car with photo ID. In tight New Orleans streets the driver may set a nearby meeting point for the transporter.
Is my car insured on both legs?
Yes — vessel cargo coverage on the water and the trucking carrier's cargo insurance overland. There's no gap between Honolulu and your Louisiana address.
When should I book my drop-off?
Two to three weeks ahead. Summer slots fill fastest, and pre-booking pairs your car with a Gulf-bound carrier as soon as it lands.