Hawaii to Massachusetts
Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Massachusetts starts at $1,650 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Massachusetts via Long Beach.
Shipping Massachusetts → Hawaii instead?Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,650
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to Massachusetts
7–10 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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
Massachusetts Delivery Areas
We deliver door-to-door throughout Massachusetts. Typical overland distance from the Long Beach arrival terminal:
Hawaii to Massachusetts — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Massachusetts?
Return shipping from Hawaii to Massachusetts starts at $1,650 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 7–10 days of overland delivery to Massachusetts.
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 Boston, Worcester, and the Cape?
Yes — door delivery covers all of Massachusetts. After the 14–17 day crossing to Long Beach, the cross-country carrier leg runs about 7–10 days.
What's the total timeline from Honolulu to Massachusetts?
About 21–27 days door-to-door. Boston-area deliveries sometimes stage from a suburban meeting point — narrow streets and transporters don't mix.
Is the car insured the whole way?
Yes — ocean cargo coverage on the water, the trucking carrier's cargo insurance on land. Continuous coverage from Sand Island to your driveway.
How far ahead should I book?
Two to three weeks. Late-summer demand (students and family relocations) fills eastbound carriers first.