Ship Your Car from San Diego to Hawaii.
All-inclusive from $1,680 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
Overland from San Diego
1 day
Total to Oahu
13–15 days
Departure port
Long Beach
Port-to-port rate
$1,680
Door-to-port from
$2,280+
How We Ship Cars from San Diego to Hawaii
Matson handles the mainland-to-Honolulu ocean leg. Depending on the vessel and booking, a vehicle may travel in an enclosed garage, an auto frame, or a container; we confirm the handling for your shipment.
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 Long Beach Port, inspected, and driven aboard a Matson Roll-on/Roll-off vessel.
Pacific crossing
Your car crosses to Oahu on a Matson vessel. The current booking gives the arrival window; vehicle stowage depends on that vessel.
Hawaii inspection + pickup
Your vehicle passes USDA inspection and is released at Honolulu Port. 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 Long BeachPort 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 $1,680. Door-to-port starts at $2,280+. Both rates are all-inclusive — Matson ocean freight, Port 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 Long Beach Port. Port address: 1320 Pier C St, Long Beach, CA 90813. Gate hours Mon–Fri 8:00am–11:30am and 1:00pm–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 Long Beach Port. Starts at $2,280+. The $300 K’AI self-service booking fee is included in that starting total.
Is there a port in San Diego that ships cars to Hawaii?
No. San Diego does not have a Port that accepts Hawaii-bound vehicle shipments. Vehicles are transported overland approximately 120 miles north to Long Beach Port, the nearest departure Port for this route.
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 Long Beach Port, 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 Long Beach Port — 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 Port gate hours and your drop-off window, preventing delay fees and missed cutoffs.
What's Included in Every San Diego Shipment
Book Online with K'AI — Save up to $200
Skip the manual order. Book directly through our K'AI online portal and save $50 on your port-to-port deposit — or $200 on door-to-port and port-to-door.
Port-to-port example to Oahu. Get your quote for door service or another route.
Standard Rate
$1,730
Manual booking · full $150 deposit
K'AI Online Rate
$1,680
$50 off your deposit · book online instead of calling in
Price & dates first
Get your quote and choose your preferred shipping dates
Reserve online
Sign and save your card. Add your VIN and other details later
Our team reviews
We check your vehicle and booking details, and confirm any required date decisions with you
Booking confirmed
Your saved card is charged after booking confirmation under your signed agreement
Door-to-port & port-to-door: Save $200 off the $500 deposit when you book online with K'AI (card saved, not charged). Our team reviews your booking and oversees dispatch. You can speak with us if you need help; a phone call is not required to start your online reservation.
Card saving does not charge your card. Rates for neighbor islands differ. Read customer experiences
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