Texas pickup. Hawaii delivery. One coordinated shipment.
Get one route quote for pickup in Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, or anywhere statewide — plus the ocean leg to your Hawaii island. Door-to-port starts at $2,780+.
3–5 days
Texas to port
18–21 days
Total to Oahu
4 islands
One quote form
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Overland from Texas
3–5 days
Total to Oahu
18–21 days
Departure port
Long Beach
Port-to-port rate
$1,680
Door-to-port from
$2,780+
How We Ship Cars from Texas to Hawaii
Matson handles the mainland-to-Honolulu ocean leg. Depending on the vessel and booking, a vehicle may travel in an enclosed garage, an auto frame, or a container; we confirm the handling for your shipment.
From Texas, overland transit to Long Beach takes approximately 3–5 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 Texas to Hawaii Process
Overland pickup in Texas
A vetted carrier picks up your vehicle and drives it to Long Beach. Transit: ~3–5 days.
Port drop-off and vessel loading
Your vehicle is delivered to Long Beach Port, inspected, and driven aboard a Matson Roll-on/Roll-off vessel.
Pacific crossing
Your car crosses to Oahu on a Matson vessel. The current booking gives the arrival window; vehicle stowage depends on that vessel.
Hawaii inspection + pickup
Your vehicle passes USDA inspection and is released at Honolulu Port. 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 Long BeachPort 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 Texas to Hawaii?
Port-to-port from Texas to Hawaii starts at $1,680. Door-to-port starts at $2,780+. Both rates are all-inclusive — Matson ocean freight, Port handling, and basic cargo insurance.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Hawaii?
Total transit from Texas to Oahu is approximately 18–21 days. This includes 3–5 days overland from Texas to Long Beach, plus 12–14 days ocean crossing via Matson.
Which Port does my car ship from when leaving Texas?
Cars from Texas depart from Long Beach Port. Port address: 1320 Pier C St, Long Beach, CA 90813. Gate hours Mon–Fri 8:00am–11:30am and 1:00pm–4:00pm.
Is door-to-port shipping available from Texas?
Yes. We dispatch a vetted carrier to your address in Texas and deliver your vehicle directly to Long Beach Port. Starts at $2,780+. The $300 K’AI self-service booking fee is included in that starting total.
Are there military shipping discounts for Texas residents?
Texas has major installations including Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), Fort Sam Houston, Randolph AFB, Lackland AFB, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. K'AI self-service is our discounted booking option. No additional military discount applies.
How long does shipping from Houston to Hawaii take?
From Houston, ground transport to Long Beach takes about 2 days. Add 14–17 days for the ocean crossing for a total of approximately 16–19 days door to Honolulu — one of the fastest transit times from any southern state.
How long does it take to ship a car from Texas to Hawaii?
The total time depends on mainland pickup, the current Matson sailing, port release, and any separate inter-island connection. Check the published receiving cutoff and estimated vehicle availability for your route; later forecasts are planning-only.
Which port does Texas ship through?
Texas ships through Long Beach, California only. Matson operates two mainland departure ports: Long Beach and Oakland. Oakland exclusively serves Pacific Northwest and Northern California origin states. All South region states, including Texas, route through Long Beach. There is no carrier or routing option that will take a Texas vehicle through Oakland.
Do you pick up in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and El Paso?
Yes. We dispatch door pickup from all five major Texas metros and serve statewide addresses. For military PCS moves, we serve Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) in Killeen and Fort Bliss in El Paso. We coordinate pickup timing around your PCS reporting date and Matson sailing schedule.
Texas → Hawaii Rates
Port-to-Port
Drop at Long Beach, pick up in Hawaii
Door-to-Port
We pick up in Texas
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(808) 378-7540How Your Car Gets from Texas to the Ship
Most Texas vehicles run the I-10 and I-15 corridors to Long Beach Port — roughly 3–5 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 Port gate hours and your drop-off window, preventing delay fees and missed cutoffs.
What's Included in Every Texas Shipment
Book Online with K'AI — Save up to $200
Skip the manual order. Book directly through our K'AI online portal and save $50 on your port-to-port deposit — or $200 on door-to-port and port-to-door.
Port-to-port example to Oahu. Get your quote for door service or another route.
Standard Rate
$1,730
Manual booking · full $150 deposit
K'AI Online Rate
$1,680
$50 off your deposit · book online instead of calling in
Price & dates first
Get your quote and choose your preferred shipping dates
Reserve online
Sign and save your card. Add your VIN and other details later
Our team reviews
We check your vehicle and booking details, and confirm any required date decisions with you
Booking confirmed
Your saved card is charged after booking confirmation under your signed agreement
Door-to-port & port-to-door: Save $200 off the $500 deposit when you book online with K'AI (card saved, not charged). Our team reviews your booking and oversees dispatch. You can speak with us if you need help; a phone call is not required to start your online reservation.
Card saving does not charge your card. Rates for neighbor islands differ. Read customer experiences
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