Hawaii to Rhode Island
Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Rhode Island starts at $1,650 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Rhode Island via Long Beach.
Shipping Rhode Island → Hawaii instead?Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,650
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to Rhode Island
7–10 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
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
Rhode Island Delivery Areas
We deliver door-to-door throughout Rhode Island. Typical overland distance from the Long Beach arrival terminal:
Hawaii to Rhode Island — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Rhode Island?
Return shipping from Hawaii to Rhode Island starts at $1,650 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 7–10 days of overland delivery to Rhode Island.
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 Providence and Warwick?
Yes — all of Rhode Island is door-delivery territory. The cross-country leg from Long Beach runs about 7–10 days after the ocean crossing.
What's the total timeline to Rhode Island?
Plan on 21–27 days door-to-door. It's a full transcontinental run after the ocean leg — we keep you updated at each handoff.
Does the shipment involve customs?
No — Hawaii to Rhode Island is fully domestic. No customs, no duties; just the port document checklist we verify with you before drop-off.
How far ahead should I book?
Two to three weeks — that locks your sailing and lets us pair the car with an eastbound carrier the week it lands.