Tripler Army Medical Center PCS Car Shipping - Honolulu, Oahu
Reporting to Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) for PCS? The medical center sits on Moanalua Ridge above Pearl Harbor, approximately 12 miles from the Matson Sand Island auto terminal where your car arrives. We have coordinated PCS shipments for Tripler staff dozens of times - including medical personnel, administrative staff, and dependents - and we know the Tripler in-processing timeline cold. Your vehicle needs to clear USDA inspection and be available for pickup the day before or the day of your report date.
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Tripler is the largest military medical facility in the Pacific and serves all branches in the region. The in-processing timeline for medical staff is tight: most personnel report to the TAMC Personnel Division (located on the Tripler campus) on their report date, with same-day in-processing and minimal flexibility for delays. Because Tripler sits on the Moanalua Ridge between Pearl Harbor and Honolulu, the commute from the Matson terminal to the base is straightforward via H-1 West to the Tripler/Aiea Heights exit, then up the hill to the main gate - about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.
We build the entire shipping calendar around your Tripler report date. We select a Matson sailing that arrives in Honolulu 1-2 business days before your report date, schedule your mainland pickup to deliver your vehicle to Long Beach or Oakland with a 3-day buffer before the sailing cutoff, and confirm your in-processing date with the TAMC Personnel Division. If you are reporting with dependents, we coordinate the dependent vehicle as part of the same booking with a separate booking number and pickup window. The single integration point for your entire vehicle logistics is your Tripler report date.
For Tripler personnel with families, the on-post housing is at Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR), about 3 miles from the hospital. Confirm your housing assignment with the Ohana Military Communities housing office before booking. For personnel living off-post in the Honolulu area (Aiea, Pearl City, Mililani, Kapolei), the most common areas are within a 20-40 minute commute of Tripler. Either way, your vehicle should be available for pickup the day you report so you can drive straight to in-processing with your belongings.
Report-date-first scheduling
We build your entire pickup and sailing calendar backward from your reporting date. No guessing, no buffering.
Base housing coordination
We contact your gaining installation's housing office on your behalf to align your vehicle arrival with in-processing.
SCRA honored
Active duty members may cancel without penalty if orders change. No questions asked.
Direct Matson booking
We book directly on the Matson sailing calendar — no broker markup, no third-party delay.
Common Questions
How far is Tripler Army Medical Center from the Matson terminal?
Tripler AMC is approximately 12 miles from the Matson auto terminal at 1411 Sand Island Parkway, Honolulu. Drive time is 20-30 minutes via H-1 West to the Tripler/Aiea Heights exit, then up the hill to the main gate. Total commute from terminal to Tripler is well under an hour.
What are the Tripler in-processing requirements I should plan around?
Medical and administrative staff typically report to the TAMC Personnel Division on their report date, with same-day in-processing. Your vehicle needs to be available for pickup the day before or the day of your report so you can drive straight to in-processing. We confirm your in-processing date with the TAMC Personnel Division at booking.
Is there on-post housing at Tripler?
Yes. Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) is the primary family housing area for Tripler personnel, located about 3 miles from the hospital. AMR is managed by Ohana Military Communities. Confirm your housing assignment with the Ohana housing office before your move date - wait times vary by rank and family size.
How do I get my car from the Matson terminal to Tripler?
You pick it up at the Sand Island terminal in person. You will need your government-issued photo ID (CAC or driver's license) and the Matson pickup notification we forward to you as soon as Matson sends it. Terminal hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, closed weekends and federal holidays. The drive from the terminal to Tripler is about 20-30 minutes.
Can I ship a second vehicle on my Tripler PCS orders?
Yes. Dependents under your PCS entitlement can ship a vehicle using either government-arranged shipping or commercial (we work with both). We coordinate the booking and documents for each vehicle separately, with each vehicle on its own booking number. The vehicles can ship on the same Matson sailing (saving per-vehicle fees) or on different sailings (if the in-processing dates differ).
What is the easiest route from the Matson terminal to Tripler?
From 1411 Sand Island Parkway, take the H-1 West ramp. Stay on H-1 West for about 5 miles, then take the Tripler/Aiea Heights exit (Exit 13A or similar). The exit ramp leads directly up the hill to the main gate. Total drive time is about 20-30 minutes. We send you the exact route at booking.
Can you coordinate with the Tripler Personnel Division directly?
Yes. We contact the Tripler Personnel Division on your behalf to confirm your in-processing date and align your vehicle arrival accordingly. This is a standard part of our military PCS service at no additional cost. We provide the contact information for your specific gaining unit at booking.
How far in advance should I book my Tripler PCS car shipment?
Minimum 3-4 weeks before your report date, ideally 6-8 weeks during peak PCS season (May-August). Tripler personnel often have non-negotiable report dates tied to medical credentialing, licensing, and hospital staffing. Early booking ensures the Matson sailing you need is available, and gives us time to coordinate with the Tripler Personnel Division.
PCS Rates
Port-to-Port (Oahu)
Deposit $200
Door-to-Port
Deposit $600
Neighbor Islands
Includes inter-island leg
Military hotline
(808) 378-7540