Hawaii to Maine
Car Shipping.

Shipping a car from Hawaii to Maine starts at $1,700 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Maine via Long Beach.

Get Return Quote (808) 378-7540
Shipping Maine → Hawaii instead?

Port-to-port from Honolulu

$1,700

Ocean transit

14–17 days

Arrival port

Long Beach

Overland to Maine

9–12 days

How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Maine

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 9–12 days of overland delivery from Long Beach to your Maine address.

Port of Long Beach shipping terminal — arrival point for Hawaii to Maine vehicle shipments before overland delivery
1

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.

2

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.

3

Ocean crossing to Long Beach

Your car crosses on a Matson vessel in an enclosed deck — 14–17 days to the mainland.

4

Overland delivery to Maine

A vetted carrier picks up at Long Beach and delivers to your door. Transit: ~9–12 days.

The 5 Documents You Need to Ship FROM Hawaii

Vehicle title (front and back) — or lien holder authorization letter if the vehicle is financed
Current Hawaii registration
Hawaii Safety Inspection Certificate (yellow or blue paper)
Government-issued photo ID — bring the original to the gate
Document copies emailed to the port at least 24 hours before drop-off

Maine Delivery Areas

We deliver door-to-door throughout Maine. Typical overland distance from the Long Beach arrival terminal:

Southern Maine (Kittery / York / Ogunquit / Sanford)~3,000 – 3,060 mi from port
Portland / South Portland / Scarborough / Gorham~3,047 – 3,090 mi from port
Augusta / Waterville / Central Maine~3,100 – 3,160 mi from port
Bangor / Brewer / Orono~3,150 – 3,200 mi from port
Northern Maine (Presque Isle / Fort Kent / Caribou / Houlton)~3,250 – 3,450 mi from port
Downeast Maine (Machias / Calais / Eastport)~3,200 – 3,400 mi from port

Hawaii to Maine — Common Questions

How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Maine?

Return shipping from Hawaii to Maine starts at $1,700 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Maine 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 Maine?

Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 9–12 days of overland delivery to Maine.

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 really deliver all the way to Maine?

Yes — Maine is the longest overland run on the network, about 9–12 days from Long Beach after the 14–17 day ocean leg. Portland, Bangor, and coastal towns are all door-delivery territory.

What's the total door-to-door time to Maine?

Plan on roughly 23–29 days. It's the full breadth of the country after an ocean crossing — we keep you updated at each handoff.

Will winter weather affect a Maine delivery?

Carriers run year-round, but in nor'easter weeks a driver may hold a day. Pad your plans with a buffer day December through March and rinse road salt off after delivery.

Can someone else sign for the car in Maine?

Yes — authorize any adult with photo ID and the driver will coordinate directly with them.

📞 (808) 378-7540Get Free Quote