Tripler Army Medical Center — Honolulu, Oahu
Ship Your Car to Tripler AMC 2026 AMEDD PCS Guide
The Pacific's largest military hospital. The only federal tertiary care facility in the Pacific Basin. Physicians, nurses, residents, medical service corps, and enlisted specialists PCS to TAMC from AMEDD installations across the country. We coordinate your vehicle from any origin to Honolulu.
$1,780
Port-to-Port to Oahu starting price
~6 mi
Tripler to Sand Island pickup terminal
435K
Beneficiaries served across 40+ countries
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About Tripler AMC
Departments & GME Programs
2026 Pricing
Port Routing & Size Limits
Preparing Your Vehicle
Who Gets Assigned to Tripler
Shipping From Your Installation
How Our Process Works
Sand Island to Tripler Drive
FAQ
About Tripler Army Medical Center: The Pacific's Premier Military Hospital
Known across Honolulu as "the big pink building on the hill," Tripler Army Medical Center is unlike any other military installation you may have been assigned to. Understanding what makes it unique matters for your PCS planning.
Tripler AMC is the only federal tertiary care hospital in the Pacific Basin.
Established in 1907 and rebuilt on Moanalua Ridge in 1948, TAMC serves approximately 435,000 beneficiaries across active duty personnel, retirees, families, and veterans from 40+ countries. Its distinctive coral-pink color is visible from virtually anywhere in the Honolulu district. The hospital serves as headquarters for Regional Health Command Pacific.
Tripler receives surgical and medical referrals from military installations across the entire Pacific, including Japan, Korea, Guam, and forward-deployed forces. This scope makes it one of the most professionally rewarding medical assignments in the Army, and one of the most requested. The hospital operates as a Level II Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons, and handles over 2,100 outpatient encounters, 34 surgeries, 6 deliveries, and 142 emergency department visits every single day.
Sand Island Terminal is approximately 6 miles from Tripler.
Of all the Army installations on Oahu, Tripler is one of the closest to the Matson Sand Island pickup terminal. From the Tripler gate, take Moanalua Road / H-201 west toward the harbor. The drive is typically 10 to 15 minutes depending on time of day, making terminal pickup straightforward for medical personnel with demanding schedules.
Tripler AMC Official Website (TRICARE)
Official hospital website with clinic hours, appointment information, departments, and patient resources.Official hospital website with clinic hours, appointment information, departments, and patient resources.
MilOneSource — USAG Hawaii HHG & POV
Official moving and household goods information for Tripler, Fort Shafter, and Schofield Barracks under USAG Hawaii.
Move.mil — DoD Moving Portal
Submit and track your government-channel POV and household goods shipments here.
ACS Relocation Readiness Program
Army Community Service relocation support and the Move with Aloha newcomer guide for incoming TAMC personnel.
Tripler AMC Quick Reference
Address
1 Jarrett White Road, Honolulu, HI 96859
Arrival Terminal
Sand Island, Honolulu (~6 miles, 10–15 min)
Primary Port
Long Beach (most AMEDD); Oakland (JBLM / NorCal)
Ocean Transit
12–14 days to Honolulu
GME Residents
Book at match in March for July 1 start
Lead Time (Summer)
4–6 weeks min (May–Aug)
Lead Time (Standard)
2–3 weeks minimum
Fort Shafter JPPSO
Address
Bldg 2652, 4825 Bougainville Dr, Fort Shafter, HI 96818
Phone
(808) 473-7750
Hours
M/T/Th/F: 0800–1600
Government-channel POV shipments for Tripler personnel handled here.
Fort Shafter JPPSO
Long Beach
Max 84" tall • Max 86" wide
Oakland
Max 76" tall • Max 76" wide
(incl. mirrors, racks)
Useful Links
Tripler AMC Official Site
USAG Hawaii Newcomers
ACS Relocation Readiness
http://move.mil/
Matson Sailing Schedule
Hawaii USDA Biosecurity
All Hawaii Military Bases
Who Gets Assigned to Tripler Army Medical Center
Tripler is not a standard combat unit installation. The PCS pipeline here is dominated by medical professionals across every corps and specialty, plus GME residents, nursing staff, and medical enlisted specialists. All branches of service send patients, and some non-Army medical personnel serve here as well.
Tripler serves all branches.
While administratively an Army installation, Tripler provides care and services to active duty personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard stationed anywhere in Hawaii and across the Pacific. Some Navy and Air Force medical personnel also serve at TAMC on assignment.
Officer Corps at TAMC
Medical Corps (MC) — Attending physicians, fellows, residents
Nurse Corps (NC) — Staff nurses, CRNAs, NPs, nurse managers
Dental Corps (DC) — Dentists, oral surgeons
Medical Service Corps (MSC) — Administrators, PAs, optometrists, audiologists
Medical Specialist Corps (SP) — PTs, OTs, dietitians
Veterinary Corps (VC) — Veterinary officers for food safety and K-9
Enlisted Specialties at TAMC
68W — Combat Medic Specialist
68A — Biomedical Equipment Specialist
68C/D/E — Practical Nursing, Surgical, Respiratory
68K — Medical Lab Specialist
68Q — Pharmacy Specialist
42A / 70 series — Human resources & admin support
GME Residents and Fellows have unique PCS timelines.
Graduate Medical Education programs at Tripler (General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and others) run on academic-year schedules. Residents typically PCS in June or July to align with the July 1 program start date. This is the peak of Hawaii PCS season. Book vehicle shipping 4 to 6 weeks before your target pickup date, and ideally as soon as match results are confirmed in March.
Move.mil — DoD Moving Portal
Submit and track your government-channel POV and household goods shipments here.
ACS Relocation Readiness Program
Army Community Service relocation support and the Move with Aloha newcomer guide for incoming TAMC personnel.
Key Departments & GME Programs at Tripler
Tripler operates as a full academic medical center with accredited residency and fellowship programs. Whether you are an attending, a resident, a nurse, or a specialist, here is where you will be working.
General Surgery Residency
6-year program with Kaiser Permanente partnership. Only Army general surgery program with civilian co-training.
Internal Medicine Residency
3-year ACGME-accredited program. 13 residents per year. Military and civilian track.
Family Medicine Residency
Primary care residency serving Pacific military communities.
Emergency Medicine
Level II Trauma Center. 142+ ED visits per day. Joint military and civilian patient mix.
Regional Health Command Pacific
TAMC serves as RHC-P headquarters, overseeing all military medical facilities in the Pacific region.
Center of Excellence in Disaster Management
Humanitarian assistance and disaster management operations across the Pacific.
Orthopedics, Pediatrics, OB/GYN
Full inpatient specialty services. 6 deliveries and 34 surgeries per day on average.
VA Pacific Islands Health Care System
VA outpatient and assisted living co-located on the Tripler campus. Joint civilian residency training.
Shipping From Your Current AMEDD Installation to Tripler
The AMEDD pipeline to Tripler spans installations across the country. Here is your origin-specific routing, port assignment, and honest total door-to-delivery estimate.
| Your Current Installation | Port | Overland | Ocean (Oahu) | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke AMC / JBSA (Fort Sam Houston), TX | Long Beach | 3–5 days | 12–14 days | 15–19 days |
| Walter Reed / WRNMMC, Bethesda MD | Long Beach | 8–11 days | 12–14 days | 20–25 days |
| Madigan AMC / JBLM, WA | Oakland | 2–3 days | 12–14 days | 14–17 days |
| Womack AMC / Fort Liberty (Bragg), NC | Long Beach | 7–10 days | 12–14 days | 19–24 days |
| Darnall AMC / Fort Cavazos (Hood), TX | Long Beach | 4–6 days | 12–14 days | 16–20 days |
| Blanchfield ACH / Fort Campbell, KY | Long Beach | 5–7 days | 12–14 days | 17–21 days |
| Eisenhower AMC / Fort Eisenhower (Gordon), GA | Long Beach | 7–9 days | 12–14 days | 19–23 days |
| Winn ACH / Fort Stewart, GA | Long Beach | 7–9 days | 12–14 days | 19–23 days |
| William Beaumont AMC / Fort Bliss, TX | Long Beach | 3–5 days | 12–14 days | 15–19 days |
| Evans ACH / Fort Carson, CO | Long Beach | 3–5 days | 12–14 days | 15–19 days |
| Ireland ACH / Fort Knox, KY | Long Beach | 5–7 days | 12–14 days | 17–21 days |
| DeWitt ACH / Fort Belvoir, VA (Pentagon area) | Long Beach | 8–11 days | 12–14 days | 20–25 days |
| Martin ACH / Fort Benning (Moore), GA | Long Beach | 7–9 days | 12–14 days | 19–23 days |
| Landstuhl RMC / Germany (OCONUS returnees) | Long Beach | 8–11 days (from CONUS VPC) | 12–14 days | 20–25 days after VPC |
| Camp Humphreys (Brian D. Allgood ACH) / Korea | Long Beach | 1–3 days (from CONUS VPC) | 12–14 days | 13–17 days after VPC |
GME Residents: Book in March, as soon as match results arrive.
If you are matching to a Tripler residency program, your start date is July 1. That means you are PCSing during the absolute peak of Hawaii shipping season. Matson sailings in June fill up. Book vehicle shipping as soon as your match is confirmed, even if your orders are not yet cut. A deposit locks your rate and a sailing window. The market only moves up in summer.
Standard lead time:
2–3 weeks before pickup.
Summer (May–Aug):
4–6 weeks minimum. Residents matching to Tripler: book in March or April for a July arrival.
2026 Pricing: Shipping Your Car to Tripler AMC
One number. Locked at booking. We work with medical professionals on tight timelines and budgets. What we quote is what you pay.
Port-to-Port → Oahu
You handle transport to port. We handle ocean freight.
$1,780
Ocean freight only — you drive or arrange transport to Long Beach or Oakland
$200 deposit applied toward your total. Locks your rate and vessel space. 12–14 day ocean transit. Arrives Sand Island, ~6 miles from Tripler.
Door-to-Port → Oahu
We pick up at your installation. Nothing until Sand Island.
$1,980+
Starting from West Coast. Varies by AMEDD installation.
$600 deposit applied toward your total. We coordinate pickup at your installation, overland to port, and ocean freight. Exact price depends on origin. Call for your locked number.
Your deposit locks your rate.
Once booked, your price does not change regardless of peak season surcharges or carrier market changes. For GME residents PCSing in July, this is the most important line in this guide: book early and lock your rate before summer pricing hits.
Get your exact TAMC all-in price.
Residents, attendings, nurses, and medical staff. We work with your reporting date and lock your rate same day. Five minutes.
ETS / PCS Out: Return Shipping From Tripler
| Route | Price Range | Ocean Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (Sand Island) to Mainland | $900 – $1,200 | 12–14 days |
Documents required when shipping FROM Hawaii:
Vehicle Title (front and back), current Hawaii registration, Hawaii Safety Inspection Certificate (yellow or blue), government-issued photo ID (original at gate), Lien Holder Authorization if financed. Email copies to port 24 hours before drop-off.
Lien Holder Authorization is ONLY required shipping FROM Hawaii.
Not when shipping TO Hawaii. If your vehicle is financed and you are incoming to Tripler, you do not need to contact your lender for any documentation.
Transit Times
How Our Process Works: From Your AMEDD Installation to Tripler
Four steps, one contact, no handoffs. Here is exactly what happens when you ship with us.
Get Your Locked Quote — Same Day
Call or request a quote. We confirm your origin installation, vehicle details, and Tripler as destination. We quote an all-in price and lock it with a deposit. For GME residents, we can lock your rate at match in March even before orders are cut. Your price does not change after booking.
Calendar Coordination Around Your Report Date
Camilo maps your pickup date against the Matson sailing schedule and your TAMC reporting date or residency start date. For July-start GME programs, we coordinate to put your vehicle at Sand Island before or on your first week, not after.
Vehicle Pickup at Your Current Installation
A licensed carrier picks up your vehicle at your AMEDD installation. Whether that is Brooke AMC at Fort Sam, Walter Reed in Bethesda, or Womack at Fort Liberty, we coordinate overland transport to the assigned port with full documentation handling.
Sand Island Pickup — 6 Miles From Tripler
Your vehicle arrives at the Sand Island Terminal in Honolulu and clears USDA agricultural inspection. We notify you when it is ready. From Tripler, take Moanalua Road west to Sand Island Access Road. Typically 10 to 15 minutes. Bring your pickup confirmation and photo ID.
Port Routing & Vehicle Size Clearances
Nearly all AMEDD installations route through Long Beach. The sole exception is Madigan AMC at JBLM and Northern California origins, which use Oakland.
| Port | Height Limit | Width Limit | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach, CA | 84 inches (7 ft) | 86 inches (7 ft 2 in) | All East Coast, Midwest, South, Mountain, and most West Coast AMEDD installations |
| Oakland, CA | 76 inches (6 ft 4 in) | 76 inches incl. mirrors | Madigan AMC / JBLM, Bay Area, Sacramento, Portland, Seattle |
Oakland's 76-inch limit is total vehicle height including accessories.
Roof racks, cargo carriers, and antennas all count toward that limit. Measure your vehicle's actual total height before booking. If you exceed Oakland's limit, your vehicle routes through Long Beach regardless of your origin.
Your vehicle arrives at: Honolulu Sand Island Terminal
Sand Island is the Matson terminal for all Oahu-bound vehicles. Tripler sits approximately 6 miles away, one of the shortest terminal-to-installation drives on Oahu. Bring your pickup appointment confirmation and government-issued photo ID.
Size limit policy:
If your vehicle exceeds port clearance limits, Car Shipping Hawaii cannot ship it. This is our company policy. No alternative oversize options are available through our service.
The Drive From Sand Island Terminal to Tripler AMC
Tripler has one of the most convenient terminal pickups of any Oahu installation. Here is the practical detail that will save you time.
Distance: ~6 miles |
Drive time: 10–15 minutes (traffic dependent)
Recommended route from Sand Island: Head north on Sand Island Access Road to Nimitz Highway (HI-92). Turn right (east) on Nimitz and follow it toward Honolulu. Merge onto Moanalua Road / H-201 east and follow signs to the Tripler gate on Jarrett White Road.
Traffic note: Tripler sits just off the H-1 / H-201 interchange, one of the busiest interchanges in Honolulu. Midday and evening hours can be congested. If possible, schedule your Sand Island pickup in the morning for the fastest drive back to Tripler.
Terminal pickup requires an appointment and photo ID.
You will receive notification when your vehicle clears agricultural inspection and is ready for pickup. Do not arrive at Sand Island without a confirmed appointment window. Have your government-issued photo ID ready at the gate. The terminal has a Visitor Control process that adds a few minutes, so plan accordingly.
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Shipment
Hawaii USDA biosecurity inspects every vehicle at Sand Island. A vehicle that fails inspection stays at the terminal. These are the requirements.
Required Before Pickup
Quarter tank of fuel max
Fire safety regulation. Enforced at mainland terminal. Drain if needed before the carrier arrives.
Empty interior, no personal items
Nothing in trunk, back seat, cargo area, or glove box. Enforced at mainland and at Sand Island inspection.
Fully operational
Steering, braking, rolling 100%. Must drive on and off the carrier under its own power.
Clean inside, outside, undercarriage USDA biosecurity: no mud, dirt, seeds, leaves, or organic debris anywhere on the vehicle.
No windshield chips or cracks
Required for terminal acceptance. Repair before the carrier arrives.
Photograph everything with timestamps All four sides, interior, roof, undercarriage. Before pickup and again at Sand Island pickup.
Not Accepted
Electric vehicles (EVs)
Not accepted on any route. No exceptions.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles
Not accepted on any route. No exceptions.
Non-running vehicles
Our policy. Vehicle must be fully operational to be accepted.
Personal items inside
Will be removed at terminal. Ship household goods through your TMO/PPPO.
Vehicles over port height or width limits Long Beach: 84" tall, 86" wide. Oakland: 76" x 76" including all accessories.
Hawaii USDA biosecurity: Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture — Plant Quarantine & Biosecurity ↗
Insurance: Both Layers Explained
Layer 1 — Overland
Pickup to mainland port
Up to $100,000
The land carrier holds up to $100,000 in cargo insurance. Covers your vehicle from pickup at your AMEDD installation until arrival at the mainland port.
Layer 2 — Ocean (Matson)
Port to Sand Island, Honolulu
~$8,000 standard
Matson's liability covers actual damage up to approximately $8,000 for an average vehicle. Declare a higher value on the Dock Receipt to increase liability to full vehicle value. Verify whether your personal auto insurance extends to ocean transport.
Why Car Shipping Hawaii
Medical professionals have enough complexity in a PCS move. Guaranteed pricing, one contact, and calendar coordination built around your reporting date is the minimum standard we hold ourselves to.
| Feature | Car Shipping Hawaii | Typical Broker |
|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed pricing after booking | ✓ Locked. Period. | ✗ Last-minute surcharges common |
| Oakland, CA | ✓ 76 inches (6 ft 4 in) | ✗ 76 inches incl. mirrors |
| Matson exclusive specialist | ✓ Hawaii routes only | ✗ General auto transport broker |
| Calendar coordination at booking | ✓ Pickup timed to your sailing & report date | ✗ Generic window, figure it out yourself |
| GME / July-start PCS experience | ✓ We book residents in March at match | ✗ Rarely understood or accommodated |
| Overland and ocean managed together | ✓ One call, one invoice | ✗ Two vendors, two contacts |
| Insurance explained at booking | ✓ Both layers, upfront | ✗ Rarely discussed |
| Island-owned, Honolulu-based | ✓ We know Sand Island and every Oahu route | ✗ Mainland-based, no Hawaii presence |
GME Residents: Book in March, as soon as match results arrive.
If you are matching to a Tripler residency program, your start date is July 1. That means you are PCSing during the absolute peak of Hawaii shipping season. Matson sailings in June fill up. Book vehicle shipping as soon as your match is confirmed, even if your orders are not yet cut. A deposit locks your rate and a sailing window. The market only moves up in summer.
Standard lead time:
2–3 weeks before pickup.
Summer (May–Aug):
4–6 weeks minimum. Residents matching to Tripler: book in March or April for a July arrival.
Camilo Jaime — Lead Shipping Coordinator
Car Shipping Hawaii · Honolulu, HI · 18 Years Experience
We have coordinated vehicle shipments for physicians, nurses, residents, and medical staff PCSing to Tripler from every AMEDD installation in the country. We understand the July-start residency pipeline, the OCONUS-to-TAMC transition, and the particular pressure of arriving at a new medical assignment without your car. We handle the vehicle so you can focus on the medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions: Car Shipping to Tripler AMC
What port do I use from Fort Sam Houston (Brooke AMC / JBSA)?
Fort Sam Houston routes through Long Beach, CA. Overland from San Antonio to Long Beach takes approximately 3 to 5 days. Total estimated door-to-delivery to Sand Island is 15 to 19 days. This is one of the faster timelines of any AMEDD installation because of the relatively short overland leg from Texas to the West Coast.
I matched to a Tripler residency in March. When should I book shipping?
Book as soon as you have your match results, even before orders are officially cut. GME start dates are July 1. That puts your PCS squarely in peak Hawaii shipping season. Matson sailings fill up and private carrier availability tightens significantly in June and July. A deposit locks your rate and a specific sailing window regardless of what happens to the market after you book. Booking in March gives you the widest selection of sailing dates and guaranteed pricing before summer surcharges kick in.
How far is Sand Island from Tripler and how do I get there?
Sand Island is approximately 6 miles from Tripler, making it one of the shortest terminal-to-installation drives on Oahu. From the Tripler gate, take Moanalua Road / H-201 west toward the harbor, then follow Sand Island Access Road signs. The drive is typically 10 to 15 minutes. Schedule your pickup in the morning to avoid the H-1 / H-201 interchange congestion that builds through midday.
What JPPSO handles vehicle shipping for Tripler personnel?
Tripler personnel use the Fort Shafter JPPSO for government-channel vehicle shipments:
Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO)
Building 2652, 4825 Bougainville Drive, Fort Shafter, HI 96818
Phone: (808) 473-7750
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 0800–1600
For private-sector shipping, second vehicles, or guaranteed-pricing service, contact Car Shipping Hawaii directly.
Can I ship as a Navy or Air Force medical officer assigned to Tripler?
Yes. Tripler provides care for all branches and some non-Army medical personnel serve at TAMC on assignment. Car Shipping Hawaii works with any branch of service. Your departure port and timeline will depend on your origin installation, not your branch. Call us with your orders and we will work out the routing.
What neighborhoods do Tripler personnel typically live in?
Tripler is on Moanalua Ridge in Honolulu. On-base housing is available and managed by Island Palm Communities (also at Fort Shafter, Schofield, and Aliamanu Military Reservation). Off-base, Salt Lake and Moanalua are the closest neighborhoods. Many physicians live in Kailua and Kaneohe, a quick drive over the H-3. Ewa Beach, Kapolei, and Mililani offer newer construction at more moderate prices. Having your own vehicle matters significantly for daily commuting from these areas.
When should I book if PCSing to Tripler in summer?
Book 4 to 6 weeks before your target pickup date for any summer PCS. For July-start GME residents, we recommend booking in March or April at the latest. The later you wait, the fewer sailing options you have and the higher the market pressure on pricing. A deposit locks both your rate and your sailing window immediately.
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