Ship Your Car
from Hawaii to the Mainland.
Return port-to-port from Honolulu starts at $1,122 — our lowest route. Maui, Big Island, and Kauai from $2,140+, with the inter-island barge and Matson booking handled as one shipment.
Hawaii → Mainland · Free Quote
Our lowest route — from $1,122
🗺️Direction
📋 Docs required for this route
Title, Registration, Inspection, Photo ID — we'll walk you through it.
⚓Origin island
🛬Destination type
⚓Select port
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From Honolulu
$1,122+
From neighbor islands
$2,140+
Ocean transit
9–24 days
Required documents
5
Honolulu → Mainland
Drop your car at the Honolulu Auto Terminal (1411 Sand Island Pkwy). We book your Matson sailing to Long Beach or Oakland. Ocean transit is 9–24 days from sail. Port-to-port starts at $1,122.
Maui, Big Island & Kauai → Mainland
We arrange the inter-island barge from your island’s harbor to Honolulu, then your car loads on a Matson mainland vessel — both legs as one booking, one tracking link. Total to mainland: 33–45 days. Starts at $2,140+.
Delivery to Your New Address
Once your car arrives at Long Beach or Oakland, we can arrange overland delivery to your home address in any of the 48 continental states. Add $300–$800 depending on your destination city.
The Five Required Documents
Shipping FROM Hawaii is the documented direction — missing one paper can push you past your sailing and cost you two weeks. We audit your checklist before you ever drive to the port.
How the Return Works
Email your documents (24h before drop-off)
We audit the five-document checklist before you drive to the port, so gate check-in is smooth and nothing pushes you past your sailing.
Drop off at Honolulu (Sand Island)
Quarter tank of fuel or less, no personal items, original photo ID at the gate. Shipping from Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island? We arrange the inter-island barge to Honolulu first.
Ocean crossing to Long Beach or Oakland
Your car crosses on a Matson vessel in an enclosed deck. Ocean transit is 9–24 days from sail date; we send tracking with your booking.
Mainland pickup or door delivery
Pick up at the terminal, or we dispatch an overland carrier to deliver straight to your new address in any of the 48 continental states.
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Return Shipping FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to the mainland?
Port-to-port from Honolulu starts at $1,122. Maui, Big Island, and Kauai origins start at $2,140+ because of the inter-island barge leg to Honolulu. Door delivery on the mainland adds $300–$800 depending on your destination city.
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 reach the port at least 24 hours before drop-off.
How long does shipping from Hawaii to the mainland take?
From Honolulu, ocean transit is 9–24 days from sail date. From Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island, the full trip including the inter-island barge runs 33–45 days. Add overland time if you choose door delivery.
Where do I drop off my car in Honolulu?
The Honolulu Auto Terminal at Sand Island, 1411 Sand Island Pkwy, Honolulu, HI 96819. Gate hours are Mon–Fri 8:00–11:30 AM and 1:00–3:30 PM. We confirm your exact drop-off day with your booking.
Why is shipping FROM Hawaii cheaper than shipping TO Hawaii?
Matson’s eastbound rates are lower than westbound. That’s also why the recent Matson rate increase didn’t affect return shipments — it applied westbound only.