Ship Your Car to Big Island, Hawaii.
From $2,500+ from any mainland state. Matson carries your car to Honolulu, then we coordinate the route-specific inter-island connection to Hilo or Kawaihae.
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Direction
Origin type
Select port
Destination port / island
From the mainland
$2,500+
Ocean to Honolulu
See current sailing
Inter-island leg
Confirm connection
Arrival port
Hilo or Kawaihae
How Car Shipping to Big Island Works
We coordinate delivery to the West Coast port, Matson transport to Honolulu, and the inter-island connection to Hilo or Kawaihae. We confirm each date from the route-specific schedule.
Mainland pickup or Port drop-off
Drive to Long Beach Port or Oakland Port (port-to-port) or we dispatch a licensed carrier to your door (door-to-port).
Pacific crossing to Honolulu
Matson carries your car to Honolulu. We show the current arrival window and update it as carrier information changes.
Inter-island connection to Hilo or Kawaihae
We coordinate the inter-island transfer after Honolulu. The connection and final-port availability depend on the route-specific carrier schedule.
Pickup at Hilo or Kawaihae
Neighbor-island Ports release vehicles on select days — we confirm your exact pickup day before you drive to the harbor.
Straight answer on the barge leg
Matson vessel stowage varies. If your route uses a Young Brothers inter-island barge, that leg may be open-air. We confirm the connection and estimated pickup window before you travel to 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 $2,500+ 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?
The Matson sailing to Honolulu and the Big Island connection have separate dates. We show the current receiving cutoff and estimated final-port availability for your route; farther-out forecasts are for planning only.
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.