Ship Your Car from Hawaii to Texas
Shipping a Car from Hawaii to Texas - Fully Managed, All-In Price
Texas is one of the top return destinations for service members and families shipping a car from Hawaii. Vehicles sail from Honolulu to the West Coast — Long Beach or Oakland — then travel overland to your Texas destination, whether that's Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, or El Paso. One coordinator, one all-inclusive price, from drop-off at the Honolulu terminal to delivery at your Texas door.
$1,122+
Port-to-port from Honolulu
18–24Days
port-to-door (Oahu)
West Coast + overland
Long Beach & Oakland
4.9★
Google rating
"Dropped off at Oakland on a Tuesday morning. Car was at Sand Island sixteen days later. Easiest part of the whole move."
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Matson Exclusive
Hawaii Route Specialist
USDOT Licensed
DOT #3505506 · MC #1158539
Island-Owned & Operated
Honolulu, HI Based
18 Years Experience
Thousands of Moves
The Mainland Connection
We handle everything from port pickup to door delivery
Shipping requires precise coordination between inland transport and ocean transit, and overland delivery to Texas as a single managed shipment. One coordinator handles the entire return journey from Sand Island terminal to your Texas address
Simple. Transparent. Reliable.
How Shipping from Hawaii to Texas Works
There is no direct sailing from Honolulu to Texas. Your vehicle travels in two legs: ocean transit from the Honolulu terminal to Long Beach or Oakland, followed by overland transport to your Texas destination. We coordinate both legs as a single managed shipment with one all-inclusive price. Texas is a major return route for military families leaving Hawaii.
Port-to-port is a practical option if you are flying into California to collect the vehicle at Long Beach or Oakland terminal yourself. Port-to-port from Honolulu starts at $1,122 to Oahu. For door delivery to your Texas address, we dispatch a carrier from the arrival port directly to you.
Get your quote and confirm your port
Call (808) 378-7540 or fill out the online form. We confirm which West Coast port receives your vehicle — Long Beach or Oakland, whichever gives the most efficient overland route to your Texas address — and give you an all-inclusive price.
We coordinate your sailing window
We go through your drop-off date, flight, and Texas move-in date personally and time the Honolulu drop-off so your vehicle arrives at the West Coast port aligned with your schedule.
Self drop-off or port-to-door delivery
You drop your vehicle at the Sand Island terminal in Honolulu with required documents at least 24 hours before sailing. On the mainland end, we deliver to your Texas door, or you collect at the West Coast port.
Matson sails to the West Coast — we deliver to your Texas door
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach or Oakland takes approximately 7 to 11 days, then overland transport to Texas adds 3 to 7 days. We notify you when your vehicle arrives and coordinate door delivery to your Texas address, or walk you through terminal pickup.
Long Beach vs Oakland — Which Port Routes to Texas?
For Texas deliveries, your vehicle arrives at either Long Beach or Oakland and then travels overland to your Texas address. Long Beach is the more common route for Texas — it's the southern port and typically the shorter overland haul to Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. We assign the arrival port at booking based on sailing schedules and the most efficient route to your destination.
Long Beach
(Primary for Texas)
Height clearance
7 ft 0 in (84 inches)
Width clearance
7 ft 2 in (86 inches)
Hours
Mon–Fri, 7AM–3:30PM
Lunch closure
11:30AM–1:00PM
Texas metros served
Texas metros via Long Beach / Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso
Oakland
(Alternate)
Height clearance
76 in (6 ft 4 in) total
Width clearance
76 in total (incl. mirrors)
Hours
Mon–Fri, 7AM–3:30PM
Lunch closure
11:30AM–1:00PM
Texas metros served
Texas via Oakland (northern routing)
Oakland's 76-inch limit - measure before you drive
Oakland's 76-inch height and width clearance applies to your vehicle's total assembled dimensions - including every roof rack, cargo carrier, bike mount, rooftop tent, aftermarket lift kit, and mirrors at full extension. This is 8 inches more restrictive on height than Long Beach's 84-inch limit. If your vehicle is being delivered to Oakland, confirm its dimensions before shipping from Honolulu — there is no same-day alternative if it is turned away at the gate.
Shipping a Car From Hawaii to Texas Costs
Texas sits on one of the busiest overland carrier corridors in the country — the I-10 and I-20 routes from Long Beach keep carrier costs competitive in both directions. Shipping from Hawaii, your vehicle arrives at the West Coast by Matson and travels overland to your Texas city. Ocean freight from Honolulu is lower than the inbound rate, so the all-in total runs below what you'd pay shipping to Hawaii.
Cost Component / Typical Range:
| Texas Delivery Region | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Overland delivery — Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington from Long Beach | $550 – $800 |
| Overland delivery — Houston, Cypress, Beaumont from Long Beach | $500 – $800 |
| Overland delivery — San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi from Long Beach | $550 – $850 |
| Overland delivery — El Paso from Long Beach | $450 – $600 |
| Port handling & processing | Included in bundled quote |
| Ocean freight — Oahu (Honolulu) | 12–14 day transit · included in port-to-door quote |
| Total port-to-door from Oahu — most vehicles | $2,100 – $2,500 |
| Ocean freight — Maui, Big Island, or Kauai | 25–30 day transit · included in port-to-door quote |
| Total port-to-door from neighbor islands — most vehicles | $3,100 – $3,500+ |
| Port-to-Port — Oahu (you collect at Long Beach) | $1,072 |
| Port-to-Port — neighbor islands (you collect at Long Beach) | $2,090 |
Overland ranges based on current carrier market to Texas cities. Call for your exact all-in quote: (808) 378-7540
Pricing
Starting Rates by Destination Island
Pricing Tip: Shipping from Oahu costs less than from neighbor islands — $1,122 vs $2,140 port-to-port. Neighbor island customers add 5 to 7 days for the Young Brothers inter-island barge leg before the ocean crossing.
Peak season pricing: Peak season surcharges apply June through August, when vessels fill up quickly during summer. Book and deposit early to lock your quoted rate regardless of what the market does after you book.
About deposits: Port-to-Door deposit: $600 applied toward your total. Port-to-Port deposit: $200 applied toward your total. Neither is added on top of the quoted price - both are applied against it. What we quote is what you pay, guaranteed.
🌺 Oahu (Honolulu)
$1,122+
Port-to-port from Honolulu
7 to 11 days total
🌿 Maui (Kahului)
$2,140+
Port-to-port from Maui
12 to 18 days total
🌋 Big Island (Hilo)
$2,140+
Port-to-port from Hilo
12 to 18 days total
🌊 Kauai (Nawiliwili)
$2,140+
Port-to-port from Kauai
12 to 18 days total
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Port-to-Door vs. Port-to-Port from Hawaii to Texas
For Hawaii customers, port-to-port is a genuine option worth considering — especially if you are flying into California and can collect the vehicle at the terminal yourself. Port-to-door makes sense if you need the car delivered directly to your Texas address.
Port-to-Door
Most convenient option
What you do
Drop off at Sand Island terminal in Honolulu
Overland managed by us
Yes, from Long Beach or Oakland to your Texas address
Deposit
$600 applied toward total
Texas starting total
$2,100 – $2,500+
Best for
Anyone who needs delivery to their Texas address
Port-to-Port
Lowest cost option
What you do
Collect your car at Long Beach or Oakland terminal
Overland managed by us
No — you collect at the Long Beach or Oakland port
Deposit
$200 applied toward total
Total from Honolulu (ocean only)
$1,122
Best for
flying into California and can collect the vehicle at Long Beach or Oakland
Port-to-port makes sense if you are flying into California and can collect the vehicle at Long Beach or Oakland on arrival. For most Hawaii customers who need the car at their home address, port-to-door is the right choice. Call us and we will walk through both options based on your situation.
Who Should seriously consider port-to-port. Texas customers can collect at Long Beach or Oakland, or have the vehicle delivered overland to their city. If collecting the car at the port fits naturally into your arrival — port-to-port at $1,122 saves you the entire delivery fee and reduces your deposit from $600 to $200. We walk through both options at booking.
Transit Times
Transit Times from Hawaii to Texas
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Texas runs in two legs: 7 to 11 days ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach or Oakland, then 3 to 7 days overland to your Texas city. Oahu customers dropping at Sand Island can expect total door delivery in about two to three weeks. Neighbor island customers add 5 to 7 days for the Young Brothers inter-island leg before the Matson crossing.
Booking lead time: Matson sailings from Honolulu are weekly. Missing the Sand Island drop-off cutoff by one day means waiting a full week for the next departure. Drop off your vehicle at least 24 hours before the scheduled sailing. Book at least 2 to 3 weeks before your target drop-off date. During peak summer months 4 to 6 weeks is recommended.
Stage
Typical Timeline
Sand Island drop-off cutoff (Honolulu)
At least 24 hours before sailing
Inter-island barge — Maui / Big Island / Kauai → Honolulu
5 to 7 days
Ocean transit — Honolulu to Long Beach or Oakland
7 to 11 days
Port processing at Long Beach or Oakland
1 to 2 business days
Overland delivery — Long Beach/Oakland to Texas address
3 to 7 days
Total — Oahu to Long Beach/Oakland (P2P)
9 to 14 days
Total — Oahu to Texas address (P2D)
13 to 21 days
Total — neighbor islands to Long Beach/Oakland (P2P)
14 to 21 days
Total — neighbor islands to Texas address (P2D)
18 to 28 days
How to Prepare Your Car for Drop-Off in Honolulu
These requirements apply at the Sand Island terminal in Honolulu. Documents are required when shipping FROM Hawaii — this is the opposite of shipping TO Hawaii. Vehicles presented without the correct documents will not be accepted and will miss the sailing.
Required: Shipping FROM Hawaii
Vehicle title — original or certified copy required at drop-off. Current
Hawaii registration — must be valid at time of drop-off. Hawaii safety
inspection certificate — must be current and valid. Lien holder
authorization letter — required if vehicle is financed.
Fuel at or below a quarter tank. Required fire safety regulation at Sand Island terminal in Honolulu
Remove all personal items from the interior. No luggage, household goods, or belongings permitted. Enforced at intake and Hawaii agricultural inspection.
Disable the alarm system before drop-off or carrier pickup. Active alarms at port intake cause processing delays.
Exterior and interior cleaned thoroughly. No mud, dirt, seeds, or debris. Hawaii USDA inspectors check wheel wells, undercarriage, and door jambs on arrival.
Vehicle fully operational - steering, braking, and rolling must be 100% functional.
No windshield chips or cracks.
Government-issued photo ID — required at Sand Island terminal drop-off.
Not Accepted - No Exceptions
Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are not accepted on any route, including Hawaii to Texas. Standard non-plug-in hybrids are accepted.
Non-running vehicles are not accepted. The vehicle must be fully operational at intake.
Documents ARE required to ship FROM Hawaii
Vehicle title, current Hawaii registration, Hawaii safety inspection certificate, and government-issued photo ID must be presented at Sand Island terminal at least 24 hours before drop-off. If your vehicle is financed, a lien holder authorization letter is also required. These are enforced without exception — vehicles without correct documents will not be accepted.
Photograph your vehicle thoroughly before drop-off at Sand Island — all four sides, the roof, and the interior. Photograph again at pickup in Texas. This documentation protects you in any claim situation on both legs of the shipment.
Insurance Coverage
How Insurance Works on Hawaii to Texas Shipments
The land carrier delivering your vehicle from Long Beach or Oakland to your Texas address carries up to $100,000 in cargo insurance. For port-to-port customers who collect at the terminal themselves, this layer is not in play.
LAYER 1 - Port-to-Door only
Overland Transport (from the port)
$100,000
The land carrier delivering your vehicle from Long Beach or Oakland to your Texas address carries up to $100,000 in cargo insurance. For port-to-port customers who collect at the terminal themselves, this layer is not in play.
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Our recommendation: Verify with your personal auto insurance carrier whether your policy covers ocean transport. Photograph your vehicle thoroughly before drop-off at Sand Island and again at pickup in Texas. This documentation protects you in any claim situation regardless of service type.
Layer 2 - All customers
Ocean Transport (Matson Vessel)
$8,000
Matson's carrier liability is limited to actual damage sustained, up to approximately $8,000 for an average-sized vehicle. You can declare a higher vehicle value on the Dock Receipt and pay an additional freight rate to increase coverage to the full value of your vehicle.
PCS Moves
Military PCS Moves from Hawaii to Texas
Hawaii is home to some of the largest military commands in the Pacific — Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Schofield Barracks, MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, Fort Shafter, and Tripler AMC among them. Service members ETS'ing or PCS'ing back to the mainland ship from the Sand Island terminal in Honolulu. Texas is a top return destination given its concentration of major Army and Air Force installations — Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), Fort Bliss, Joint Base San Antonio, and Fort Sam Houston among others. Drop-off at Sand Island is at least 24 hours before sailing with all required documents.
🎖️ Military discounts may apply depending on route and availability. If you need port-to-door delivery to your Texas base address, we coordinate the full delivery from Long Beach or Oakland directly to you. Call us to discuss both options and which makes sense for your PCS orders.
What we offer military families
Available to eligible service members ETS'ing or PCS'ing from any Hawaii installation to Texas.
Military pricing - discounts up to 20% for eligible service members (PCS orders required at booking)
Scheduling built around your reporting date, not a generic pickup window
Full documentation coordination - Bill of Lading, condition reports, insurance paperwork
Dedicated coordinator available by phone and email throughout the shipment
Experience handling compressed timelines and last-minute order changes
Hawaii installations served: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Schofield Barracks, MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, Fort Shafter, Tripler AMC, Wheeler AAF, Camp H.M. Smith, Pohakuloa Training Area (Big Island)
Texas Army installations delivered to: Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood, Killeen), Fort Bliss (El Paso), Fort Sam Houston (San Antonio)
Texas Air Force & Navy installations delivered to:Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland, Randolph, Fort Sam Houston), Sheppard AFB (Wichita Falls), Dyess AFB (Abilene), Laughlin AFB (Del Rio), NAS Corpus Christi
Camilo Jaime - Lead Shipping Coordinator
Car Shipping Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 18 Years Industry Experience
With 18 years in the vehicle shipping industry and thousands of Hawaii shipments coordinated, our team knows every port, every route, and every mile of your journey. We work with every customer personally from booking to delivery - you are never handed off to a dispatcher after you book. We go through the calendar with you, coordinate pickup timing to your exact sailing window, and stay reachable throughout the entire move.
Why Car Shipping Hawaii vs. Other Brokers
Most brokers who handle Hawaii shipments specialize in the TO direction only. FROM Hawaii returns require a different process — required documents at the Honolulu terminal, a drop-off window at least 24 hours before sailing, and a coordinator who knows the Sand Island intake requirements. The most common issue for Hawaii customers is a broker who quotes a return price without understanding the documentation requirements, which causes delays or missed sailings at drop-off. What we quote includes full coordination of the entire return from Honolulu to your Texas address.
| Feature | Car Shipping Hawaii | Typical Broker |
|---|---|---|
| All-Inclusive pricing, no post-booking changes | ✓ Locked at booking | ✗ Last-minute surcharges common |
| Named single coordinator | ✓ Direct, consistent contact | ✗ Call center, different agent each time |
| Matson exclusive specialist | ✓ Hawaii route experts | ✗ General auto transport broker |
| Calendar coordination at booking | ✓ Pickup timed to your sailing | ✗ Generic window, you figure it out |
| Overland + ocean managed together | ✓ One shipment, one contact | ✗ Two vendors, two contacts |
| Insurance explained at booking | ✓ Both layers explained clearly | ✗ Rarely discussed |
| Military PCS experience | ✓ Hundreds of PCS moves | Varies widely |
Booking lead time
Book at least 2 to 3 weeks before your target pickup date. During peak summer months, 4 to 6 weeks is strongly recommended. Virginia shipments need careful lead time — the overland leg is 7 to 10 days, which leaves little room to recover if carrier scheduling slips. A deposit locks your vessel space and your rate.
How long does it take to ship a car from Hawaii to Texas?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to the West Coast (Long Beach or Oakland) takes 7 to 11 days aboard a Matson vessel, then 3 to 7 days overland to Texas destinations like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or Austin. Neighbor island origins add 5 to 7 days for the inter-island leg. Total door-to-door is typically 2 to 3 weeks.
How do I ship my car from Hawaii to Texas?
You drop your vehicle at the Honolulu (Sand Island) terminal at least 24 hours before sailing with your required documents. The Matson vessel sails to Long Beach or Oakland, and we then move the vehicle overland to your Texas address. One coordinator manages the full Hawaii-to-Texas shipment end to end.
What documents do I need to ship a car from Hawaii to Texas?
Shipping a car FROM Hawaii requires your vehicle title, current Hawaii registration, a Hawaii safety inspection certificate, and a government-issued photo ID. If your vehicle is financed, you also need a lien holder authorization letter. Documents must be presented at the Honolulu terminal at least 24 hours before drop-off.
Which Hawaii port do I drop my car off at to ship to Texas?
On Oahu, vehicles are dropped at the Matson terminal at Sand Island in Honolulu. Neighbor island customers (Maui, Big Island, Kauai) drop at their local Young Brothers terminal for barge transport to Honolulu before the ocean crossing. Drop-off is at least 24 hours before the scheduled sailing.
How does my car get from the West Coast to Texas?
Texas has no direct Matson sailing, so your vehicle arrives by ocean at Long Beach or Oakland and then travels overland by carrier to your Texas destination. We coordinate both legs as one shipment, with delivery to major metros including Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and El Paso.
Can I ship personal items inside my car from Hawaii to Texas?
No. Vehicles must be completely empty for ocean transport. This is enforced at the Honolulu terminal at drop-off. Any personal items found will need to be removed before the vehicle is accepted, which can cause you to miss your sailing.
Do you ship electric vehicles from Hawaii to Texas?
No. Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are not accepted on any route, including Hawaii to Texas. This is a firm policy with no exceptions. Standard non-plug-in hybrids are accepted.
Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
We answer these every day. If yours isn't here, call us directly - we pick up during business hours, Monday–Friday 8 AM–6 PM HST.
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Shipping a Car from Hawaii to Texas with Confidence
One team. One all-inclusive price from your Honolulu drop-off to your Texas address. The number on the page is the number you pay at delivery.
Island-Owned & Operated
Matson Exclusive Specialist
USDOT 3505506
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