Ship Your Car from
Washington to Hawaii.
All-inclusive from $1,730 port-to-port. We coordinate your overland pickup from Washington to Oakland — timed to your Matson sailing.
Overland from Washington
1–2 days
Total to Oahu
13–16 days
Departure port
Oakland
Port-to-port rate
$1,730
Door-to-port from
$2,100+
Washington Pickup Locations & Port Routing
We dispatch licensed carriers to any Washington address, residential or commercial. Most Washington routes run the I-5 and I-90 corridors to the Oakland Matson terminal.
How We Ship Cars from Washington to Hawaii
Every Washington shipment travels via Matson Navigation — the dominant carrier for Hawaii auto transport. Your vehicle departs from Oakland and arrives in an enclosed Roll-on/Roll-off deck, protected from saltwater and weather for the entire Pacific crossing.
From Washington, overland transit to Oakland takes approximately 1–2 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 Washington to Hawaii Process
Overland pickup in Washington
A vetted carrier picks up your vehicle and drives it to Oakland. Transit: ~1–2 days.
Port drop-off and vessel loading
Your vehicle is delivered to the Oakland 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 Oaklandterminal 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 Washington to Hawaii?
Port-to-port from Washington to Hawaii starts at $1,730. Door-to-port starts at $2,100+. Both rates are all-inclusive — Matson ocean freight, terminal handling, and basic cargo insurance.
How long does it take to ship a car from Washington to Hawaii?
Total transit from Washington to Oahu is approximately 13–16 days. This includes 1–2 days overland from Washington to Oakland, plus 12–14 days ocean crossing via Matson.
Which port does my car ship from when leaving Washington?
Cars from Washington depart from the Matson auto terminal in Oakland. Terminal address: 1195 Middle Harbor Rd, Oakland, CA 94607. Gate hours Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm.
Is door-to-port shipping available from Washington?
Yes. We dispatch a vetted carrier to your address in Washington and deliver your vehicle directly to the Oakland Matson terminal. Starts at $2,100+. $600 deposit secures your booking.
How long does it take to ship a car from Washington to Hawaii?
Total transit to Oahu is 13 to 16 days from pickup from the Seattle metro. Western Washington routes to the Oakland terminal via I-5 (about 810 miles, 2 to 3 days overland), then a Matson Ro/Ro vessel from Oakland to Honolulu (12 to 14 days at sea). Eastern Washington (Spokane) adds about 260 miles via I-90 and can take an extra day for carrier pickup.
Are there military bases in Washington for PCS car shipping to Hawaii?
Yes. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) near Tacoma and Lakewood is one of the largest military installations on the West Coast and generates significant PCS traffic to Hawaii. Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island are also served. If you are PCSing from any Washington installation to Hawaii, we coordinate with your orders timeline and JPPSO requirements. JBLM is one of our most frequently served pickup locations for Hawaii PCS.
Does winter weather in Washington affect shipping timelines?
Western Washington (Seattle/Tacoma) has mild winters with rare weather delays. I-5 through the mountains can see occasional snow closures, particularly at the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass. Eastern Washington (Spokane) sees more winter weather, especially on I-90 over Snoqualmie and through the Columbia Basin. Summer and fall are the most reliable seasons for Washington car shipping to Hawaii.
Washington → Hawaii Rates
Port-to-Port
Drop at Oakland, pick up in Hawaii
Door-to-Port
We pick up in Washington
Talk to a specialist
(808) 378-7540How Your Car Gets from Washington to the Ship
Most Washington vehicles run the I-5 and I-90 corridors to the Oakland terminal — roughly 1–2 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 Oakland gate hours and schedules the Matson terminal appointment, preventing delay fees and missed cutoffs.
What's Included in Every Washington Shipment
Book Online with K'AI — Save up to $100
Skip the manual order. Book your port-to-port shipment directly through our K'AI online portal and save an additional $50 — on top of the standard rate.
Standard List
$1,780
Manual booking · no discounts applied
Standard Rate
$1,730
Most customers · includes $50 post-delivery rebate
K'AI Online Rate
$1,680
Save $50 more · 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 shipping: Save $100 when you complete your portal (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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