Car Shipping in Hawaii
Hawaii requires ocean freight for auto transport, and SWA coordinates port-to-port and door-to-door service between the mainland and all major islands.
Hawaii Auto Transport Overview
Shipping a car to or from Hawaii requires a combination of ground transport and ocean freight. Vehicles are typically driven or shipped to West Coast ports (Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma, or Portland) and then loaded onto roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) or container ships bound for Honolulu. From Oahu, inter-island shipping can reach Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai. Military families at Schofield Barracks, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay make up a significant portion of Hawaii auto transport volume. State Wide Auto Transport (SWA) manages the entire process.
Cities We Serve in Hawaii
Popular HI Routes & Pricing
| Route | Price Range | Transit Time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Honolulu | $1,100 - $1,600 | 14-21 days |
| Oakland to Honolulu | $1,100 - $1,600 | 12-18 days |
| Tacoma to Honolulu | $1,200 - $1,700 | 14-21 days |
| Honolulu to Maui | $400 - $700 | 3-7 days |
Hawaii Pricing Factors
- • Ocean freight adds significant cost compared to mainland-only transport
- • Port of origin (Long Beach vs. Oakland vs. Tacoma) affects pricing
- • Container shipping costs more than RoRo but offers more protection
- • Inter-island shipping to Maui, Big Island, or Kauai adds $300-$700
Transit Times
Mainland port to Honolulu takes 12-21 days by ocean. Ground transport to the West Coast port adds 1-10 days depending on origin.
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