Hawaii to Minnesota
Car Shipping.

Shipping a car from Hawaii to Minnesota starts at $1,350 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Minnesota via Long Beach.

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Port-to-port from Honolulu

$1,350

Ocean transit

14–17 days

Arrival port

Long Beach

Overland to Minnesota

3–5 days

How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Minnesota

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 Minnesota address.

Port of Long Beach shipping terminal — arrival point for Hawaii to Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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

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

Minnesota Delivery Areas

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

Minneapolis / Twin Cities metro (Minneapolis / Bloomington / Eden Prairie / Edina)~1,860 - 1,920 mi from port
St. Paul / East Metro (St. Paul / Woodbury / Stillwater / Afton)~1,860 - 1,960 mi from port
Rochester (I-90 direct)~1,820 - 1,870 mi from port
St. Cloud / Central MN (St. Cloud / Brainerd / Willmar)~1,860 - 1,940 mi from port
Duluth / North Shore~1,960 - 2,020 mi from port
Mankato / Southern MN (Mankato / Owatonna / Faribault)~1,790 - 1,870 mi from port
Northern MN / Iron Range (Hibbing / Virginia / International Falls)~2,000 - 2,100 mi from port

Hawaii to Minnesota — Common Questions

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

Return shipping from Hawaii to Minnesota starts at $1,350 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 3–5 days of overland delivery to Minnesota.

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 Minneapolis–St. Paul and Duluth?

Yes — the Twin Cities are a regular carrier destination out of Long Beach, about 3–5 days overland after the ocean crossing.

What's the door-to-door total to Minnesota?

Roughly 17–22 days: 14–17 on the water plus 3–5 days overland.

Is winter delivery to Minnesota realistic?

Yes — carriers run all winter. Deep-cold weeks can add a day, and we recommend rinsing the underbody after the car has ridden on salted roads.

Can someone else accept delivery?

Yes — any adult with photo ID whom you authorize. The driver calls ahead to arrange the window.

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