Ship Your Car from San Diego to Hawaii.
All-inclusive from $1,730 port-to-port. We coordinate your overland pickup from San Diego to Long Beach — timed to your Matson sailing.
San Diego → Hawaii — Free Quote
All-inclusive · No hidden fees
🗺️Direction
🛫Origin type
⚓Select port
🌊Destination island
Overland from San Diego
1 day
Total to Oahu
13–15 days
Departure port
Long Beach
Port-to-port rate
$1,730
Door-to-port from
$2,530+
How We Ship Cars from San Diego to Hawaii
Every San Diego shipment travels via Matson Navigation — the dominant carrier for Hawaii auto transport. Your vehicle departs from Long Beach and arrives in an enclosed Roll-on/Roll-off deck, protected from saltwater and weather for the entire Pacific crossing.
From San Diego, overland transit to Long Beach takes approximately 1 day. We dispatch vetted, licensed carriers and time your pickup backward from the Matson vessel departure — miss the port cutoff by one day and your vehicle waits up to two weeks for the next sailing.
Your San Diego to Hawaii Process
Overland pickup in San Diego
A vetted carrier picks up your vehicle and drives it to Long Beach. Transit: ~1 day.
Port drop-off and vessel loading
Your vehicle is delivered to the Long Beach terminal, inspected, and driven aboard a Matson Roll-on/Roll-off vessel.
Pacific crossing
Your car crosses to Oahu in an enclosed deck — protected from saltwater, weather, and open-air exposure. Ocean transit: ~12–14 days.
Hawaii inspection + pickup
Your vehicle passes USDA inspection and is released at the Honolulu terminal. Most customers pick up within 1–2 days of arrival.
Zero Paperwork This Direction
No documents required to ship TO Hawaii.
No title. No registration. Nothing to gather or email. Just show up at the Long Beachterminal with your photo ID and Matson booking number — we're one of the few Hawaii shippers that can say that. (Coming back? Returns from Hawaii need five documents — we manage that checklist for you.)
Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from San Diego to Hawaii?
Port-to-port from San Diego to Hawaii starts at $1,730. Door-to-port starts at $2,530+. Both rates are all-inclusive — Matson ocean freight, terminal handling, and basic cargo insurance.
How long does it take to ship a car from San Diego to Hawaii?
Total transit from San Diego to Oahu is approximately 13–15 days. This includes 1 day overland from San Diego to Long Beach, plus 12–14 days ocean crossing via Matson.
Which port does my car ship from when leaving San Diego?
Cars from San Diego depart from the Matson auto terminal in Long Beach. Terminal address: 1320 Pier C St, Long Beach, CA 90813. Gate hours Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm.
Is door-to-port shipping available from San Diego?
Yes. We dispatch a vetted carrier to your address in San Diego and deliver your vehicle directly to the Long Beach Matson terminal. Starts at $2,530+. $600 deposit secures your booking.
Is there a port in San Diego that ships cars to Hawaii?
No. There is no cargo terminal in San Diego for Hawaii sailings. San Diego vehicles are transported overland approximately 120 miles north to the cargo terminal in Long Beach, CA, which is the nearest Hawaii-bound departure port.
Do you pick up anywhere in San Diego County?
Yes. We pick up from all San Diego County addresses — Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, La Mesa, National City, and all surrounding cities and zip codes. We also pick up from military bases in the area including MCAS Miramar, Naval Base San Diego, and Camp Pendleton.
Can Camp Pendleton or MCAS Miramar Marines ship their car to Hawaii from San Diego?
Yes. San Diego is one of the largest military concentration areas in the US, and we regularly assist Marines from Camp Pendleton and MCAS Miramar, Navy personnel from Naval Base San Diego, and other service members PCSing to Hawaii bases. We coordinate with the VPC process and handle military documentation.
What is the the carrier sailing schedule from Long Beach to Hawaii?
the carrier sails from Long Beach to Honolulu on a weekly schedule (approximately every 7 days). Vessels depart on a fixed weekly schedule year-round. Once your vehicle is at the Long Beach terminal, it typically boards the next available sailing within 2–5 days depending on port cutoff timing.
San Diego → Hawaii Rates
Port-to-Port
Drop at Long Beach, pick up in Hawaii
Door-to-Port
We pick up in San Diego
Talk to a specialist
(808) 378-7540How Your Car Gets from San Diego to the Ship
Most San Diego vehicles run the I-5 corridors to the Long Beach terminal — roughly 1 day of overland transit before the ship enters the picture. Here is how we control that leg:
Vetted Carrier Network
We only dispatch licensed, cargo-insured overland carriers with A-ratings to move your vehicle along the interstate corridors.
Full Insurance Verification
Each overland leg is covered by the carrier’s cargo insurance up to $100,000. We verify policy standing before dispatching.
Seamless Port Delivery
Our dispatch team coordinates Long Beach gate hours and schedules the Matson terminal appointment, preventing delay fees and missed cutoffs.
What's Included in Every San Diego Shipment
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.
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