MCB Hawaii PCS Car Shipping - Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay
Reporting to Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay? MCB Hawaii sits on the windward side of Oahu, approximately 20 miles from the Matson Sand Island auto terminal via the Pali Highway or H-3. We coordinate PCS shipments for III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF), 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, and all tenant commands. Kaneohe Bay is one of the most scenic bases in the DoD - and one of the most logistically isolated, sitting on the opposite side of the Ko'olau Range from Honolulu.
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Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay is the headquarters of III Marine Expeditionary Force and home to the 3rd Marine Regiment. The base sits on the windward (eastern) side of Oahu, across the Ko'olau Mountain Range from Honolulu. The drive from the Matson terminal to MCB Hawaii is approximately 20 miles, with two route options: the Pali Highway (H-61) through the historic Pali Tunnels, or the H-3 (the newer, faster route through the Ko'olau). Both routes are about 25-35 minutes from the terminal depending on traffic.
We build the MCB Hawaii PCS calendar around your report date. We select a Matson sailing that arrives in Honolulu 1-2 business days before your report, schedule your mainland pickup to deliver your vehicle to Long Beach or Oakland with a 3-day buffer, and confirm your in-processing date with the MCB Hawaii Personnel Office. For III MEF and subordinate units, we coordinate with the unit's administrative office. The MarAdmin and PCS orders typically have hard report dates tied to unit rotations, and we treat every Kaneohe Bay PCS with the precision the Marine Corps timeline requires.
For MCB Hawaii personnel with families, the on-post housing is at Lanihuli, Mokapu, and Pohakulo areas managed by Lincoln Military Housing. Wait times vary by rank and family size - confirm your housing assignment with the housing office before your move date. The windward side of Oahu (Kaneohe, Kailua, Kaaawa) is a beautiful area to settle in, with the base providing most amenities and services for military families.
Report-date-first scheduling
We build your entire pickup and sailing calendar backward from your reporting date. No guessing, no buffering.
Base housing coordination
We contact your gaining installation's housing office on your behalf to align your vehicle arrival with in-processing.
SCRA honored
Active duty members may cancel without penalty if orders change. No questions asked.
Direct Matson booking
We book directly on the Matson sailing calendar — no broker markup, no third-party delay.
Common Questions
How far is MCB Hawaii (Kaneohe Bay) from the Matson terminal?
MCB Hawaii is approximately 20 miles from the Matron auto terminal at 1411 Sand Island Parkway, Honolulu. Drive time is 25-35 minutes via H-3 (the faster, newer route through the Ko'olau) or 30-45 minutes via the Pali Highway (H-61) through the historic Pali Tunnels. Both routes are well-signed.
Is on-base housing available at MCB Hawaii?
Yes. MCB Hawaii has family housing in the Lanihuli, Mokapu, and Pohakulo areas on base, managed by Lincoln Military Housing. Wait times vary by rank and family size - confirm your assignment with the housing office before your PCS move. The windward Oahu area (Kaneohe, Kailua, Kaaawa) is a great community for Marine families.
Does the H-3 route from the Matson terminal to Kaneohe work for large vehicles?
Yes. The H-3 tunnel (the newer route through the Ko'olau) has no height restriction issues for standard passenger vehicles, trucks, and SUVs. All vehicles we ship are standard Roll-on/Roll-off eligible. The H-3 has a 15'3" height limit, which is well above any standard vehicle.
Can you coordinate with the III MEF headquarters or my specific unit?
Yes. We contact the Personnel Office at MCB Hawaii on your behalf to confirm your in-processing date. For III MEF, 3rd Marines, or other tenant commands, we can coordinate with your specific unit's administrative office. This is a standard part of our military PCS service at no additional cost.
How far in advance should I book my MCB Hawaii PCS car shipment?
Minimum 3-4 weeks before your report date, ideally 6-8 weeks during peak PCS season (May-August). Marine Corps PCS orders often have hard report dates tied to unit rotations and MarAdmin timelines. Early booking ensures the Matson sailing you need is available and gives us time to coordinate with MCB Hawaii Personnel.
What is the easiest route from the Matson terminal to MCB Hawaii?
Take the H-1 East ramp from 1411 Sand Island Parkway, then merge onto H-3 (the Ko'olau Highway) heading north. Stay on H-3 for about 12 miles, then take the MCB Hawaii/Kaneohe exit. Total drive time is 25-35 minutes. The alternative is the Pali Highway (H-61), which is more scenic but slightly slower. We send you the exact route at booking.
Can I ship my car from a neighbor island to the mainland at the same time as a Kaneohe Bay PCS?
Yes - we can coordinate neighbor island to mainland shipments with a Kaneohe Bay inbound shipment on a single booking timeline. However, the inbound and outbound vehicles ship on different Matson sailings (inbound to Oahu, outbound from Oahu). The vehicles can be on the same sailing or different sailings depending on your report and fly-out dates.
Is on-base housing available immediately upon my report to Kaneohe Bay?
Depends on availability at the time of your move. Lincoln Military Housing manages the on-post housing and waitlists. We recommend contacting them 60-90 days before your report date to confirm housing availability. If on-post housing is not immediately available, the local windward Oahu community has many off-post rental options in Kaneohe, Kailua, and the surrounding areas.
PCS Rates
Port-to-Port (Oahu)
Deposit $200
Door-to-Port
Deposit $600
Neighbor Islands
Includes inter-island leg
Military hotline
(808) 378-7540