Ship Your Car from
South Carolina to Hawaii.
All-inclusive from $1,730 port-to-port. We coordinate your overland pickup from South Carolina to Long Beach — timed to your Matson sailing.
Overland from South Carolina
6–9 days
Total to Oahu
20–25 days
Departure port
Long Beach
Port-to-port rate
$1,730
Door-to-port from
$4,230+
South Carolina Pickup Locations & Port Routing
We dispatch licensed carriers to any South Carolina address, residential or commercial. Most South Carolina routes run the I-20 and I-26 and I-26/I-20 corridors to the Long Beach Matson terminal.
How We Ship Cars from South Carolina to Hawaii
Every South Carolina shipment travels via Matson Navigation — the dominant carrier for Hawaii auto transport. Your vehicle departs from Long Beach and arrives in an enclosed Roll-on/Roll-off deck, protected from saltwater and weather for the entire Pacific crossing.
From South Carolina, overland transit to Long Beach takes approximately 6–9 days. 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 South Carolina to Hawaii Process
Overland pickup in South Carolina
A vetted carrier picks up your vehicle and drives it to Long Beach. Transit: ~6–9 days.
Port drop-off and vessel loading
Your vehicle is delivered to the Long Beach terminal, inspected, and driven aboard a Matson Roll-on/Roll-off vessel.
Pacific crossing
Your car crosses to Oahu in an enclosed deck — protected from saltwater, weather, and open-air exposure. Ocean transit: ~12–14 days.
Hawaii inspection + pickup
Your vehicle passes USDA inspection and is released at the Honolulu terminal. 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 the Long Beachterminal 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 South Carolina to Hawaii?
Port-to-port from South Carolina to Hawaii starts at $1,730. Door-to-port starts at $4,230+. Both rates are all-inclusive — Matson ocean freight, terminal handling, and basic cargo insurance.
How long does it take to ship a car from South Carolina to Hawaii?
Total transit from South Carolina to Oahu is approximately 20–25 days. This includes 6–9 days overland from South Carolina to Long Beach, plus 12–14 days ocean crossing via Matson.
Which port does my car ship from when leaving South Carolina?
Cars from South Carolina depart from the Matson auto terminal in Long Beach. Terminal address: 1320 Pier C St, Long Beach, CA 90813. Gate hours Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm.
Is door-to-port shipping available from South Carolina?
Yes. We dispatch a vetted carrier to your address in South Carolina and deliver your vehicle directly to the Long Beach Matson terminal. Starts at $4,230+. $600 deposit secures your booking.
Are there military shipping options from South Carolina?
Yes. South Carolina hosts Fort Jackson in Columbia and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Military personnel with valid PCS orders receive special rates.
Does the Port of Charleston affect vehicle shipping logistics?
No. Even though South Carolina has major port infrastructure, all Hawaii-bound vehicles route through Long Beach, CA via ocean carrier’s dedicated Hawaii service.
What is the transit time from Charleston to Hawaii?
From Charleston, ground transport to Long Beach takes approximately 4–5 days. The ocean crossing adds 14–17 days, for a total of 18–22 days door to Honolulu.
South Carolina → Hawaii Rates
Port-to-Port
Drop at Long Beach, pick up in Hawaii
Door-to-Port
We pick up in South Carolina
Talk to a specialist
(808) 378-7540How Your Car Gets from South Carolina to the Ship
Most South Carolina vehicles run the I-20 and I-26 corridors to the Long Beach terminal — roughly 6–9 days 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 gate hours and schedules the Matson terminal appointment, preventing delay fees and missed cutoffs.
What's Included in Every South Carolina Shipment
Book Online with K'AI — Save up to $100
Skip the manual order. Book directly through our K'AI online portal and save $50 on your port-to-port deposit — or $100 on door-to-port and port-to-door.
Standard Rate
$1,780
Manual booking · full $200 deposit
K'AI Online Rate
$1,730
$50 off your deposit · book online instead of calling in
Fill the form
K'AI texts you a confirmed quote in under 2 min
Book in the portal
Save your card — it is NOT charged at this step
We call to confirm
We verify your car qualifies, confirm dates & final price
You're booked
Card is charged only after you approve the final details
Door-to-port & port-to-door: Save $100 off the $600 deposit when you book online with K'AI (card saved, not charged). We speak with you first to confirm your car qualifies, your dates work, and the price is correct.
Port-to-port to Oahu. Rates for neighbor islands differ.
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