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Are you looking to ship your car to Hawaii? Our team of experienced professional car carriers provides open and enclosed auto transport services to move your automobile to or from Hawaii.
There are several things we take into account in calculating interstate vehicle shipping costs. Every transport company deals with the same expenses in moving vehicles.
Some of the items to consider are the distance, determining on the most acceptable time, prepping your car in advance, and choosing the best interstate movers. We can assist with the whole process by taking charge of all logistic arranging involved from beginning to end.
In contrast to many other state-to-state shipping companies, Allied Auto Transport offers full-service moving, which includes placing the vehicles on or in an open or enclosed carrier in your driveway. When you choose to have our movers transport your vehicle, we pick up and deliver door-to-door for you convenience. This is (of course) as long as local laws don’t regulate us from doing so.
Comprehensive interstate transport services – from our professional car shipping services to custom move coordination, our Hawaii interstate vehicle movers are above the rest when it comes to providing value and professionalism to the entire process of relocation.
Allied is committed to giving the highest level of professionalism and customer service in the business. Allied will give you with a FREE quote. Each quote is detailed with the real cost for your move. Allied’s skilled staff will guide you through how your auto(s) will be transported.
Our Hawaii fleets are operated by trained professionals, committed to completing your delivery on time, within budget, while following all safety procedures. Our years of experience and successful track record sets us apart from the competition. Guaranteed Quotes.
Another factor is that our quotes are accurate. Because of our unique upfront pricing policy, you are guaranteed to get the most accurate vehicle shipping quote by an expert customer coordinator.
There is a lot to take into account when planning your move. You want a relocation company that specializes in Hawaii car shipping, which generally requires a transporter carry licensing, insurance, and bonding in not only Hawaii where they are headquartered as well as any other states that they provide services in. Additionally, interstate moving companies must meet federal Department of Transportation requirements.
Car transportation services are calculated on a case-by-case basis, and therefore it’s virtually impossible for you get an accurate vehicle shipping price in advance unless you request a quote from a human. Instant website quotes are just a tool in which competitors satisfy your desire for a fast quote, while getting your contact information. For accurate quotes, send an email or call our number and we’ll give you a guaranteed price for shipping your auto to or from Hawaii. Get your quote now.
Shipping a car between the West Coast and Hawaii usually runs about $1,200 to $2,500. Where you land in that range comes down to four things: the size of the vehicle, the shipping method (open RoRo is the cheaper end, an enclosed container the higher end), which mainland port it leaves from, and the time of year. A standard sedan out of Long Beach, Oakland, or San Diego sits near the bottom of the range; larger SUVs and trucks add a few hundred dollars.
For comparison, moving that same car between two mainland states typically costs $600 to $1,000. Hawaii costs more for one reason: the ocean leg. Your car has to cross roughly 2,500 miles of water on a vessel, and that voyage is priced on top of any driving to and from the ports.
It helps to think of a Hawaii quote as two costs stacked together: the land leg (trucking the car to the departure port and, on the island end, to the door) plus the ocean crossing. Rates also climb in summer and around the holidays, when demand for space on the vessels peaks. Ship in the off-season and you will usually pay less.
Every Allied quote is all-in with no upfront deposit. Call (800) 997-4181 for a number on your exact vehicle and route.
Plan on about two to three weeks door to door. The ocean crossing itself is the short part: roughly five to eight days on the water from a West Coast port to Honolulu. The rest of the calendar is the land legs and terminal handling on both ends, plus the wait for the next scheduled sailing.
Oahu (Honolulu) is the fastest destination because vessels sail there direct. The neighbor islands take longer. A car bound for Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, or a smaller port often moves to Honolulu first, then continues on an inter-island barge, which adds days to the trip.
Coming from the middle of the country or the East Coast, add the drive time to the West Coast before the vessel sails. Give yourself extra runway if you are timing the car to a move-in date.
Three Hawaii ports take vehicles straight off a mainland vessel: Honolulu (Oahu), Kahului (Maui), and Hilo (Big Island). Other island destinations, including Nawiliwili on Kauai and Kawaihae on the Big Island, are reached by inter-island barge after the car lands in Honolulu.
On the mainland, cars headed for Hawaii sail from West Coast terminals such as Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, and the Seattle/Tacoma area. There are no direct Hawaii sailings from ports in the middle of the country or the East Coast, so a car starting there trucks to the West Coast first and then boards the vessel.
Not sure which fits your budget and timeline? Tell us the two addresses and we will lay out the options. Call (800) 997-4181.
RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) is the more affordable choice and the one most people use. The car is driven onto the vessel under its own power and secured on a vehicle deck. Two conditions come with it: the car has to run and drive, and you cannot leave personal belongings inside.
A container costs more but buys two things. It encloses the car, shielding the paint from ocean salt spray and the elements, which is why owners of luxury, classic, or high-value vehicles tend to choose it. It also lets you ship household goods in the same container, handy if you are moving from the East and want to send belongings alongside the car.
Not running? That does not rule Hawaii out. Non-operational vehicles can be sling-loaded or hoisted aboard. Mention it when you call so the quote is right the first time.
The one rule that catches people off guard: your car has to be clean, inside and out. Hawaii's Department of Agriculture inspects arriving vehicles to keep invasive pests and plant material off the islands. Inspectors check wheel wells, the undercarriage, the engine bay, and the interior for mud, soil, seeds, and grass. A car that fails is held for off-site cleaning and re-inspection at your expense, which costs you time and money, so wash it thoroughly (undercarriage and engine compartment included) before drop-off.
Fuel has to be low: keep the tank at a quarter or less. That is a fire-safety rule at the marine terminals, not an Allied preference.
Bring these documents to drop-off:
You will receive a Bill of Lading at pickup — keep it; it is your record for claiming the car on the island end.
After the car arrives, plan on registering it with your county motor vehicle office within 30 days of establishing residency. Hawaii runs registration at the county level, and a safety inspection is part of getting your plates. Miss the window and the county can add late fees.
It runs higher. A typical mainland state-to-state move is $600 to $1,000; a West Coast-to-Hawaii move is about $1,200 to $2,500. The gap is the ocean crossing, which is priced on top of any land legs.
Yes. For high-value vehicles, an enclosed container is the usual choice — it shields the car from salt spray and weather during the crossing. Confirm your insurance coverage for the ocean leg before shipping, and ask us about added coverage if you want it.
Yes. Modified vehicles ship the same way, but they still have to meet Hawaii's safety and emissions standards to be registered and driven once they land. If the modifications are extensive, check the rules before you ship.
Yes. A salvage-title car can be shipped. Bring the title paperwork with you, since the documents matter both at the port and when you register the car in Hawaii.
A container fully encloses the vehicle, keeping ocean salt spray, moisture, and road grime off the paint and finish for the whole crossing. That protection is why owners of classic, luxury, and low-mileage cars pay the premium for it.
Yes. Oversized and tall vehicles can ship, often on a flat rack or in specialized equipment rather than a standard container. Give us the dimensions and we will match the car to the right method.
Yes. Motorcycles, boats, RVs, and other vehicles all ship to and from Hawaii. Each has its own handling and pricing, so tell us what you are sending when you call.
Every vehicle arriving in Hawaii is inspected by the state Department of Agriculture for soil, plant material, and pests. There is no fixed quarantine period for a car that passes — it clears and moves on. A car that fails the inspection is held for cleaning at your cost until it passes, which is why a thorough wash before shipping matters. (The 120-day quarantine you may have read about applies to pets, not vehicles.)
Vehicles generally have to meet US NHTSA safety and EPA emissions standards. The main exception is age: a vehicle at least 25 years old is exempt from those federal standards under the import rule, which is how older imported cars come in. If your car is newer and non-conforming, check the federal requirements before booking.
Moving a car between the Hawaiian islands is a separate, shorter trip handled by inter-island barge — for example, Honolulu to Hilo. Rates run roughly $300 to $650 for a mid-size car depending on the route, with the longer or trans-shipped legs at the higher end. If your Hawaii destination is a neighbor island beyond Honolulu, Kahului, or Hilo, the car reaches it on one of these inter-island legs after the mainland crossing.
Getting your car ready for the crossing? Our Hawaii vehicle shipping page covers port terminals and vehicle-prep details in depth. Shipping to the other non-contiguous state is a similar ocean-plus-land process — see Alaska car shipping. And if the car is headed overseas rather than to the islands, our international shipping page walks through that route.
Tell us where the car is, where it’s going, and when you need it there. We’ll send you a flat-rate quote — no deposit or upfront fees, no surprises at pickup.
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