Hawaii to North Dakota
Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to North Dakota starts at $1,350 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in North Dakota via Long Beach.
Shipping North Dakota → Hawaii instead?Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,350
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to North Dakota
3–5 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to North Dakota
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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota
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
North Dakota Delivery Areas
We deliver door-to-door throughout North Dakota. Typical overland distance from the Long Beach arrival terminal:
Hawaii to North Dakota — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to North Dakota?
Return shipping from Hawaii to North Dakota starts at $1,350 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 3–5 days of overland delivery to North Dakota.
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 Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks?
Yes — all of North Dakota is door-delivery territory. From Long Beach, carriers reach North Dakota in about 3–5 days.
What's the door-to-door total?
Roughly 17–22 days from your Honolulu drop-off: 14–17 days at sea plus 3–5 days overland.
Is winter delivery realistic in North Dakota?
Yes — carriers run all winter. Blizzard weeks can add a buffer day, and we recommend an underbody rinse after the car rides treated highways.
Does someone need to meet the driver?
Yes — you or any authorized adult with photo ID. Rural addresses sometimes use a nearby paved meeting point for the transporter.