Hawaii to Missouri
Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Missouri starts at $1,300 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Missouri via Long Beach.
Shipping Missouri → Hawaii instead?Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,300
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to Missouri
3–5 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Missouri
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 Missouri 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 Missouri
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
Missouri Delivery Areas
We deliver door-to-door throughout Missouri. Typical overland distance from the Long Beach arrival terminal:
Hawaii to Missouri — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Missouri?
Return shipping from Hawaii to Missouri starts at $1,300 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Missouri 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 Missouri?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 3–5 days of overland delivery to Missouri.
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 Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield?
Yes — door delivery covers all of Missouri. From Long Beach, the carrier leg runs about 3–5 days on the I-70/I-44 corridors.
What's the realistic total timeline?
About 17–22 days door-to-door from your Honolulu drop-off to a Missouri driveway.
Do I need new registration in Missouri?
Yes — register with the Missouri DOR after delivery. Hawaii plates stay valid during transit; keep your shipping receipt as the arrival record.
When should I book?
Two to three weeks ahead keeps everything smooth — sailings are weekly and Midwest carriers load quickly in summer.