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FUEL SURCHARGE12.5%· current Matson rateP2P DEPOSIT$150· secures your sailing & ocean rateD2P DEPOSIT$500· door-to-port · applied to totalTRANSIT TIME13–16 days· LA to Oahu (Honolulu)RATES FROM$1,730· all-inclusive, no hidden feesMATSON ROUTE SPECIALIST18 Years· Hawaii route specialistsSAILINGSView sailing scheduleFUEL SURCHARGE12.5%· current Matson rateP2P DEPOSIT$150· secures your sailing & ocean rateD2P DEPOSIT$500· door-to-port · applied to totalTRANSIT TIME13–16 days· LA to Oahu (Honolulu)RATES FROM$1,730· all-inclusive, no hidden feesMATSON ROUTE SPECIALIST18 Years· Hawaii route specialistsSAILINGSView sailing schedule
Hawaiian coastline aerial view
Matson Route Specialist · Island-Owned Since 2006

Ship Your Car
to Hawaii.

Transparent, all-in pricing. No broker markups, no mystery fees at the port. Your quote covers ocean freight, fuel surcharge, and port handling — spelled out before you book.

We ship both directions — to the islands and back to the mainland.
4.5· 137 verified Google reviews

“K'AI had my quote ready in under two minutes. Every fee was spelled out before I paid a cent.”

Marcus T. · Oakland → Oahu (Honolulu)

4.5 / 5 · Google Reviews
USDOT 3505506
20 Years Experience

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🗺️Direction

🛫Origin type

⚓Select port

🌊Destination island

No commitment · No spam · Honest all-inclusive pricing
USDOT 3505506 · $100K cargo insurance · Your deposit is applied toward your shipment total.
4.5

137 Google reviews· pulled live from Google

“I shipped my 4Runner from Florida to Hawaii. I was happy with the timing as it was delivered earlier than originally expected. My agent Camillo was great at responding and my truck arrived safely in Hilo without a scratch. I don’t get it from the port right away and it was safe for about a week before it was picked up. Highly reliable and professional company I would recommend to anyone.”

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$1,680Port-to-Port to OahuOcean freight + booking fee
Matson Route SpecialistEvery sailing, Long Beach and OaklandIsland-owned
USDOT 3505506Licensed by the U.S. DOT$100K cargo coverage

Four Steps. One Call. Done.

We've shipped thousands of vehicles to Hawaii. Our process is simple because we've handled every complication so you don't have to.

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Get Your Quote

Enter your route and vehicle details. Voyager AI returns an all-inclusive rate in seconds — ocean freight, Port handling fees, and basic insurance included. No hidden add-ons.

02

Reserve Your Sailing

Your deposit is applied toward your shipment total. We'll confirm your pickup date and port cutoff — then you just hand us the keys.

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We Handle Pickup

Our team coordinates your vehicle from door or port location directly with Matson. You get a Matson booking number and real-time status from day one.

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Delivered to Your Island

Your car arrives safely at your chosen Hawaiian island. We send updates at every milestone — loading, sailing, and port arrival.

Documentation Guide

What Documents Do You Need?

The answer depends on your direction. Most customers shipping from the mainland need no paperwork at all.

No Documents Required

Mainland → Hawaii

Shipping from the mainland is the easy direction. Just show up at the port with your photo ID and Matson booking number. No title, no registration — nothing to gather or email in advance.

✓ What you bring to the port:

Photo ID · Matson booking confirmation · Payment cleared (handled at booking)

Both Directions — Port Drop-Off Checklist

Before You Drive to the Port

Confirm these requirements before Port handoff. Anything that needs review can delay acceptance, so tell us early and we will give you the right next step.

REAL-ID or passport

Matson Port facilities require approved identification — a standard driver's license is NOT accepted.

Leave every key with the car

USDA opens every locked compartment to inspect it — ignition, trunk, gas cap and any others. A missing key can delay or turn away your vehicle.

Fuel above 1/8 tank and below 1/4 tank

The fuel level must stay strictly within both limits.

Clean vehicle, no personal items

Clean inside and out. Up to two child car seats may stay. No warning lights.

Arrive 30 min before closing

Ports have strict cutoffs. Arrive early enough to complete check-in.

Matson ocean freight paid online

Must be paid before your vehicle reaches the Port; payment is not completed at Port check-in.

We send this checklist in every booking confirmation and follow up before your drop-off date.

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What Our Customers Say

4.5· 137 reviews on Google
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“I shipped my 4Runner from Florida to Hawaii. I was happy with the timing as it was delivered earlier than originally expected. My agent Camillo was great at responding and my truck arrived safely in…”

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ALICIA NEYLON

5mo ago

“Shipped a car from OAK to HNL and a friend referred us to Car Shipping Hawaii. He'd used them several years ago and was very happy with them. I called for an estimate, but did my homework and called…”

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m brown

5mo ago

“I had a fantastic experience with Car Shipping Hawaii! Shipping a vehicle to the islands can be stressful, but Mr. Camilo made the entire process seamless and worry-free. From the initial quote to fin…”

YeonHak Lee

YeonHak Lee

5mo ago

“This is the first time I needed to ship a car from One state to the next. Using Car Shipping Hawaii was Very easy. It made me dealing with shipping my car, one step easier they handled everything from…”

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Sherri Kay

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Every Route. Every Island. Every Vehicle.

From a single sedan to a fleet of trucks, we move vehicles across the Pacific on Matson's direct Hawaii route.

Two West Coast Departure Ports
Port of Long Beach container facilities at sunset

Matson Port

Port of Long Beach

Long Beach, California

Port of Oakland container facilities with loading cranes

Matson Port

Port of Oakland

Oakland, California

Choose Your Service Level
Best Value

Port-to-Port Shipping

Drop off at Long Beach Port or Oakland Port. We handle the ocean leg and Port coordination on both ends.

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Most Popular

Door-to-Port Pickup

We collect your vehicle from your home or business and deliver it to the Matson Port. No hauling, no hassle.

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Full Service

Port-to-Door Delivery

The full return-trip option — your car ships from Honolulu Port and we deliver it from Long Beach Port or Oakland Port directly to your mainland door.

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Coverage & Specialties
Included

Insurance & Protection

Full declared-value coverage on every shipment. Your vehicle is protected from pickup to delivery.

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PCS Moves

Military Shipping

Dedicated military move coordinator. We work directly with base housing offices and understand PCS timelines.

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Round Trip

Return Shipping

Heading back to the mainland? We handle the return shipment with the same care as your original move.

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Popular Routes to Oahu
California → OahuVia Long Beach14–18 days total to OahuTexas → OahuVia Long Beach18–21 days total to OahuFlorida → OahuVia Long Beach22–26 days total to OahuColorado → OahuVia Long Beach17–20 days total to OahuWashington → OahuVia Oakland13–16 days total to OahuOregon → OahuVia Oakland13–16 days total to OahuMaine → OahuVia Long Beach23–28 days total to OahuSouth Carolina → OahuVia Long Beach20–25 days total to Oahu
Port-to-port from $1,680 from every state. Door pickup priced by distance.Every state, both directions →

Transparent Pricing. Both Directions.

All-inclusive rates — fuel surcharges, Port handling fees, and basic insurance included. We ship to Hawaii and back to the mainland.

Mainland → Hawaii
RouteEst. RateTransit †Status
$1,680
Matson:9–24 days from sail
CSH avg:~16 days
Available
$1,680
Matson:9–24 days from sail
CSH avg:~16 days
Available
$2,500
Matson:33–45 days total (via barge)
CSH avg:not enough data yet
Available
Hawaii → Mainland
RouteEst. RateTransit †Status
$1,072+
Matson:9–24 days from sail
CSH avg:~14 days
Available
$2,090+
Matson:33–45 days total (via barge)
CSH avg:not enough data yet
Available

† Matson = Matson’s official published estimate (source: matson.com; measured from vessel sail date — neighbor island times are total, including the Honolulu barge connection). CSH avg = our tracked average across actual shipments, updated automatically as vehicles deliver. Where we don’t yet have enough tracked shipments to quote honestly, we say so.

Oahu

$1,680

Port-to-port

Maui

$2,500

Port-to-port

Big Island

$2,500

Port-to-port

Kauai

$2,500

Port-to-port

How our pricing works: Your deposit is applied toward your shipment total. Overland carrier fees (door pickup/delivery) are quoted at booking and reflect current market rates; we cannot contractually guarantee third-party trucking costs post-booking, but we work hard to keep them stable.

All Inclusive Quote
Basic insurance included
Matson-direct rates
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Three Ways to Ship

Pick the level of support that fits you. Every option gets the same Matson-direct rate and honest pricing.

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Port-to-Port

$1,680+$100 deposit — $50 off with K'AI
  • You drop off at Long Beach or Oakland
  • Pick your sailing date instantly
  • Confirm in under 5 minutes
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Door-to-Port

$2,280+$300 deposit — $200 off with K'AI
  • We pick the car up at your door
  • Exact rate depends on your state
  • K'AI answers questions 24 / 7
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Talk to a human

Book with Camilo

$1,730+Full $150 deposit — port-to-port
  • Dedicated specialist — Camilo
  • Priority scheduling & support
  • Door pickup available — quoted by state
Talk to Camilo

All options use the same Matson-direct ocean rates. Differences are in service level and coordination support — not hidden fees.

Tracked at every stage. Answered at any hour.

Voyager watches your car from pickup to the Hawaii port and texts you each time it moves. K'AI answers questions and books your sailing any time of day, and hands you to Camilo when a person is needed.

Texts at every status change

Pickup, USDA inspection, port check-in, sailing, arrival.

Instant all-inclusive quote

K'AI quotes and books your sailing without a callback.

Changes handled

Date shift or route change, K'AI reschedules it.

A person when it matters

Port holds, damage questions, PCS: straight to Camilo.

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  1. Vehicle Picked Up
  2. USDA Inspection
  3. Port Check-In
  4. Matson SailingOn the water to Honolulu
  5. Port Arrival
  6. Ready for Pickup

Voyager sends updates like this automatically — no follow-up needed

Aloha! I'm K'AI with Car Shipping Hawaii — tell me your route and vehicle, and I'll get you a real quote right now.
Military operations
Military & PCS Moves

We Speak PCS.

Thousands of military families have trusted us with their vehicles on the Oahu run. We know the timeline, the paperwork, and the bases.

PCS Timeline Coordination

We sync directly with your orders. Vehicle pickup, ship date, and Hawaii delivery aligned to your reporting date.

Base Housing Office Direct

We communicate with your installation's housing office so you don't have to chase paperwork.

K’AI Self-Service

K’AI is our discounted booking option. No additional discounts apply.

All Hawaii Bases Covered

Pearl Harbor, Schofield, Hickam, Kaneohe Bay, Camp Smith — we know every installation.

Pearl Harbor
Schofield Barracks
Hickam AFB
MCBH Kaneohe
Camp Smith
Fort Shafter
Camilo, Military Move Specialist

Camilo

Military Move Specialist · 20 Years

Personally handles every PCS booking

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Why Customers Choose Us Over Freight Brokers

Brokers quote low and bill high. We itemize every cost before you book — ocean freight, fuel surcharge, and port handling, spelled out.

Car Shipping Hawaii

Other Brokers

All-inclusive price at quote
Ocean freight rate secured at deposit
Matson direct (no middleman markup)
Military PCS coordinator
Real-time shipment tracking
Insurance included in rate
Single point of contact

What people tell us went wrong before

"Price changed when the carrier arrived."

Itemized quote before you book. What you see is what Matson charges us — no adjustments at pickup.

"No one answered after I booked."

K'AI monitors your shipment and texts you at every status change — not just during business hours.

"My date changed two weeks with no warning."

Honest sailing windows upfront. If anything shifts, you hear from us first — before you find out yourself.

"I felt like a broker's transaction, not their customer."

Island-owned. One point of contact. Camilo's name is on the business.

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Common Questions

Everything you need to know before shipping. Still have questions? We're a phone call away.

How do I ship my car to Hawaii?

Three steps. Get a quote online or call (808) 378-7540; we book your Matson sailing and send you a booking number; then either drive your car to Long Beach Port or Oakland Port (port-to-port) or we dispatch a licensed carrier to pick it up at your door (door-to-port). No documents are required to ship TO Hawaii — photo ID and your booking number at the Port gate is all it takes.

How much does it cost to ship a car to Hawaii?

Our rates start at $1,680 port-to-port from Long Beach or Oakland to Honolulu. That includes ocean freight on Matson, Port handling, and basic cargo insurance. For door-to-port, your overland pickup rate is quoted and confirmed before you book. No hidden markups added after.

How long does shipping take?

Matson quotes 2–3 weeks from drop-off to Honolulu availability; our customers average about 16 days. Add 1–3 days for pickup if you choose door-to-port service. We provide real-time Matson tracking so you always know where your vehicle is.

Is my vehicle insured during shipping?

Yes — in two layers. On the overland leg, your vehicle is covered by the carrier’s cargo insurance up to $100,000, effectively full coverage for most vehicles. On the ocean leg, Matson’s standard liability covers up to roughly $8,000; if your vehicle is worth more, you can declare a higher value on your Dock Receipt for an additional freight rate and cover its full value. We walk you through both options before you book.

Can I ship to Maui, Big Island, or Kauai?

Yes. We deliver to all four major-island ports — Honolulu (Oahu), Kahului (Maui), Nawiliwili (Kauai), and Hilo (Big Island). Honolulu is the direct Matson destination; neighbor-island deliveries add a coordinated inter-island barge leg, handled as part of your single booking.

Do you offer military discounts?

K'AI self-service is our discounted booking option. No additional military discount applies.

What vehicles can you ship?

We ship standard sedans, trucks, SUVs, classic cars, and fleet vehicles. If it rolls on four wheels and fits the Matson RoRo deck, we can ship it. Contact us for any non-standard vehicle and we'll quote it directly.

How does my deposit work?

Your deposit is applied toward your shipment total.

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Island-Owned Since 2006
USDOT Licensed
Matson Rate Secured at Deposit
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