Port-to-Port to Oahu
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Matson Runs the Ships. We Run Your Booking.
Matson is the ocean carrier — the vessels, the Ports, the sailing schedule. Car Shipping Hawaii is the island-owned broker that books your vehicle onto that route and manages the shipment end to end. You get one all-inclusive price, one point of contact, and updates at every milestone instead of navigating carrier logistics yourself.
Sailing-Schedule Fit
We track every Matson departure and cutoff — Long Beach and Oakland westbound, Honolulu eastbound — and place your vehicle on the sailing that fits your dates. Port cutoffs run roughly 5 days before sailing in Long Beach and 7 in Oakland; we time your drop-off so you never miss one.
One All-Inclusive Rate
Ocean freight, fuel surcharge, and port handling — itemized before you book. Your Matson ocean rate is secured at deposit ($200 port-to-port), so it doesn't move after you commit. USDOT 3505506, $100K cargo insurance.
Door Pickup, If You Want It
Can't drive to the Port? Our vetted carrier network collects your vehicle from any of the 48 continental states and delivers it to Long Beach Port or Oakland Port — one booking, one tracking link, updates at every stage.
Every Matson Auto Route. Both Directions.
Mainland → Hawaii
- Long Beach or Oakland → Honolulu — $1,730 all-in
- To Kahului, Hilo, or Nawiliwili — $2,550
- 2–3 weeks from drop-off (our average: ~16 days)
Hawaii → Mainland
- Honolulu → Long Beach or Oakland — from $1,122
- From Kahului, Hilo, or Nawiliwili — from $2,140 (barge leg included)
- 9–24 days ocean transit from sail date
Shipping to or from Kahului? Port storage windows there are short — we time your drop-off and pickup to the sailing so your vehicle isn't sitting at the harbor accruing storage fees.
What Matson Requires at the Gate
Matson Ports sit on federal land and run strict gate rules — vehicles that miss a requirement are turned away. We send this checklist with every booking confirmation and audit it with you before drop-off day.
Some Things Only Matson Can Help With
Booked directly with Matson? Tracking, bills of lading, schedules, claims, and container support for direct bookings are handled by Matson at matson.com . As an independent company we can't access those bookings.
Moving a car between islands?We ship mainland ↔ Hawaii only. Inter-island vehicle moves are booked directly with an inter-island barge operator — we don't offer that route.
Shipping a vehicle to or from Hawaii? That's exactly what we do, all day, both directions. Call (808) 378-7540 or get an instant quote.
Matson Car Shipping Questions
Is Car Shipping Hawaii part of Matson?
No. Car Shipping Hawaii is an independent, island-owned auto transport broker. We book and manage your vehicle shipment on Matson vessels — we arrange the sailing, the Port appointment, and the paperwork on your behalf. Matson operates the ships; we handle everything around your booking.
How much does Matson car shipping cost?
Booked through Car Shipping Hawaii, port-to-port Matson vehicle shipping from Long Beach or Oakland to Honolulu starts at $1,730 all-inclusive — ocean freight, fuel surcharge, and port handling spelled out before you book. Kahului, Hilo, and Nawiliwili start at $2,550. Returns from Honolulu to the mainland start at $1,122.
How long does Matson take to ship a car to Hawaii?
Matson’s official guidance is 2–3 weeks from drop-off for mainland to Honolulu; our historical average is about 16 days port to port. Kahului, Hilo, and Nawiliwili add a barge leg of roughly 2–4 days. Returns from Honolulu to the mainland run 9–24 days from the sail date.
Can you ship my car between Hawaiian islands?
No. We ship mainland-to-Hawaii and Hawaii-to-mainland only. For inter-island vehicle moves (for example Honolulu to Kahului), you would book directly with an inter-island barge operator.
How do I track a Matson shipment or get Matson customer service?
If you booked with Car Shipping Hawaii, we send you tracking updates at every milestone automatically — call (808) 378-7540 with any question. If you booked directly with Matson and need tracking, bills of lading, schedules, or claims support, contact Matson directly at matson.com — we are a separate company and cannot access direct Matson bookings.
Book Online with K'AI — Save up to $100
Skip the manual order. Book directly through our K'AI online portal and save $50 on your port-to-port deposit — or $100 on door-to-port and port-to-door.
Standard Rate
$1,780
Manual booking · full $200 deposit
K'AI Online Rate
$1,730
$50 off your deposit · book online instead of calling in
Fill the form
K'AI texts you a confirmed quote in under 2 min
Book in the portal
Save your card — it is NOT charged at this step
We call to confirm
We verify your car qualifies, confirm dates & final price
You're booked
Card is charged only after you approve the final details
Door-to-port & port-to-door: Save $100 off the $600 deposit when you book online with K'AI (card saved, not charged). We speak with you first to confirm your car qualifies, your dates work, and the price is correct.
Port-to-port to Oahu. Rates for neighbor islands differ.
