Ship Your Car to
Big Island, Hawaii.
From $2,340+ from any mainland state. Your car crosses to Honolulu enclosed on a Matson vessel, then we coordinate the barge transfer to Hilo or Kawaihae.
From the mainland
$2,340+
Ocean to Honolulu
12–14 days
Inter-island leg
2–3 days
Arrival port
Hilo or Kawaihae
How Car Shipping to Big Island Works
One booking covers all three legs: getting your car to the West Coast port, the enclosed Matson crossing to Honolulu, and the coordinated inter-island barge to Hilo or Kawaihae. One all-inclusive rate, one tracking link for the whole trip.
Mainland pickup or port drop-off
Drive to the Long Beach or Oakland terminal (port-to-port) or we dispatch a licensed carrier to your door (door-to-port).
Enclosed Pacific crossing to Honolulu
Your car rides inside a Matson Roll-on/Roll-off vessel — 12–14 days, fully enclosed for the entire ocean crossing.
Inter-island barge to Hilo or Kawaihae
We coordinate the barge transfer in Honolulu as part of your single booking — no second contract, one tracking link. Barge leg: 2–3 days.
Pickup at Hilo or Kawaihae
Neighbor-island auto lots release vehicles on select days — we confirm your exact pickup day before you drive to the harbor.
Straight answer on the barge leg
The ocean crossing to Honolulu is fully enclosed inside the Matson hull. The short inter-island barge leg (2–3 days) rides an open deck \u2014 true for every neighbor-island vehicle in Hawaii, no matter who ships it. We tell you upfront so there are no surprises at the harbor.
Big Island Arrival Port
Hilo or Kawaihae
Common Questions — Shipping to Big Island
How much does it cost to ship a car to the Big Island?
Shipping to the Big Island of Hawaii costs $2,340+ from the mainland, including the Matson crossing to Honolulu and the coordinated inter-island barge transfer.
Which port does my car arrive at on the Big Island?
Hilo (east side) and Kawaihae (west/Kona side) are both served. Most shipments default to Hilo. Specify your preferred pickup side when booking.
How long does shipping to the Big Island take?
Matson quotes 33–45 days total from sail date for neighbor island delivery — overland to the port, the enclosed crossing to Honolulu, then the inter-island barge to Hilo (3–4 days). Most shipments land well inside the Matson window.
Can I choose Hilo or Kawaihae for my car pickup?
Yes. Tell us your preferred side of the island when booking. Hilo serves Hilo/Puna/Volcano area; Kawaihae serves Kona/Kohala. Same price, different pickup location.