Hawaii to California Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to California starts at $1,072 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in California via Long Beach.
Hawaii → California — Free Quote
Return shipping · All-inclusive
Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,072
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to California
1–2 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to California
Shipping FROM Hawaii is the documented direction — five documents are required at the port, and missing one can push you past your sailing. The flip side is worth knowing: shipping TO Hawaii needs no documents at all — one of the reasons customers ship with us in both directions. We manage the paperwork checklist, your Matson booking, and 1–2 days of overland delivery from Long Beach to your California address.
Email your documents (24h before drop-off)
We confirm your paperwork is complete and email copies to the port so gate check-in is smooth.
Drop off at Honolulu (Sand Island)
Above one-eighth tank and below one-quarter tank, original photo ID at the gate. Neighbor island? We arrange the barge from Kahului, Nawiliwili, or Hilo first.
Ocean crossing to Long Beach
Your car crosses on a Matson vessel. We confirm stowage and estimated port availability for the booked sailing.
Overland delivery to California
A vetted carrier picks up at Long Beach and delivers to your door. Transit: ~1–2 days.
The 5 Documents You Need to Ship FROM Hawaii
Hawaii to California — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to California?
Return shipping from Hawaii to California starts at $1,072 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in California adds overland transport from Long Beach — call (808) 378-7540 for an exact all-inclusive quote.
How long does it take to ship a car from Hawaii to California?
The Honolulu-to-Long Beach sailing and mainland delivery have separate milestones. Ask for the current carrier receiving cutoff and estimated vehicle availability; any overland delivery to California follows port release.
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 be emailed to the port at least 24 hours before drop-off.
Where do I drop off my car in Hawaii?
Drop off at Honolulu Port on Sand Island with fuel above one-eighth tank and below one-quarter tank. Shipping from Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island? We arrange the inter-island barge from Kahului, Nawiliwili, or Hilo to Honolulu first.
How do I ship my car from Hawaii to California?
Drop your vehicle at Honolulu Port. After the ocean crossing, your vehicle arrives directly at Long Beach Port in California — the shortest possible Hawaii shipping route.
Where do I drop off my car in Hawaii for shipping to California?
Drop off at Honolulu Port on Sand Island. If on a neighbor island, arrange inter-island barge transport to Honolulu first.
What documents do I need to ship my car from Hawaii to California?
Bring your vehicle title (or lienhold authorization), current registration, government-issued photo ID, and one set of keys. Keep fuel above one-eighth tank and below one-quarter tank.
How long does it take to ship a car from Hawaii to California?
Hawaii to California is the shortest ocean route: 14–17 days. Since the arrival Port is in Long Beach, your vehicle reaches its California destination without additional cross-country ground transport.
Can I ship an EV from Hawaii to California?
No. Our ocean service uses Matson only. Matson does not accept electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids on any route we sell. Regular non-plug-in hybrids are not blanket approved or rejected; we verify the exact model and battery configuration before confirming eligibility. We do not offer a container or alternate-carrier workaround.
Can I ship from Maui or the Big Island to California?
Yes. We coordinate the inter-island connection to Honolulu and the mainland sailing. Ask for the current receiving date and confirmed barge connection before planning arrival.