Hawaii to Vermont
Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Vermont starts at $1,700 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Vermont via Long Beach.
Shipping Vermont → Hawaii instead?Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,700
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to Vermont
8–11 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Vermont
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 8–11 days of overland delivery from Long Beach to your Vermont 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 Vermont
A vetted carrier picks up at Long Beach and delivers to your door. Transit: ~8–11 days.
The 5 Documents You Need to Ship FROM Hawaii
Vermont Delivery Areas
We deliver door-to-door throughout Vermont. Typical overland distance from the Long Beach arrival terminal:
Hawaii to Vermont — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Vermont?
Return shipping from Hawaii to Vermont starts at $1,700 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Vermont 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 Vermont?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 8–11 days of overland delivery to Vermont.
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 Burlington and rural Vermont?
Yes — all of Vermont is door-delivery territory. The cross-country leg from Long Beach runs about 8–11 days; very rural roads may use a nearby paved meeting point.
What's the full door-to-door timeline?
Plan on 22–28 days from your Honolulu drop-off. It's one of the longest lanes we run — we track the car through every handoff.
Will winter weather delay my delivery?
Carriers run year-round, but deep-winter storm weeks can add a day. Budget a buffer December through March and rinse road salt off after delivery.
Can I start from Kauai?
Yes — barge from Nawiliwili to Honolulu first (3–7 extra days), then the ocean crossing and the eastbound carrier.