Car Shipping in Hawaii
Cars, pickups and SUVs moved to, from and within Hawaii on open or enclosed carriers, with door-to-door pickup in Hilo, Honolulu and the rest of the state.
Tell us about your shipment in 60 seconds
Your request is in the queue. Our team will text you in under 10 minutes during business hours with your custom quote.
We'll text you at in under 10 minutes during business hours.
Save our number: +1 (888) 354-7402
Every carrier is vetted for operating authority and insurance, and we check the certificate before every dispatch, not once a year. USDOT 3411782 · MC 1100274
At a glance
Shipping in Hawaii at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- H-1
- H-2
- H-3
How freight moves in Hawaii
Freight in Hawaii runs on H-1, H-2 and H-3. Ocean and river cargo moves through Honolulu Harbor, Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor, Hilo Harbor and Kahului Harbor. The state's economy leans on tourism and hospitality supplies, military and defense logistics, construction materials and retail and grocery distribution, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Hawaii
- Seasonal conditions
The Central Pacific hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and because freight and vehicles reach the islands by ocean, storms can delay sailings and harbor operations.
- If you are moving to the state
On Oahu, a vehicle shipped in from out of state must obtain a Hawaii registration or an out-of-state permit within 30 days of arriving, and it must pass a Hawaii safety inspection, with a bill of lading showing the VIN among the documents requested. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Cities
Car Shipping by city in Hawaii
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Hawaii works, including the towns between them.
HiloHawaii County
Hilo Harbor is one of the two main commercial harbors on the island of Hawaii, alongside Kawaihae on the west side, and freight and vehicles reach Hilo by ocean.
- HI-11 (Hawaii Belt Road)
- HI-19 (Hawaii Belt Road)
- HI-200 (Saddle Road)
HonoluluHonolulu County
Honolulu Harbor on Oahu is the state's main commercial port and the primary entry point for cargo from the U.S. mainland, and because most goods consumed in Hawaii arrive by ocean, freight and vehicles reach the city by sea rather than by road.
- H-1
- H-3
- HI-92 (Nimitz Highway)
KahuluiMaui County
Kahului Harbor, a deep-draft harbor on Maui's north shore, receives the freight and vehicles that reach the island by ocean, and Kahului Airport is nearby for air cargo.
- HI-36 (Hana Highway)
- HI-380 (Kuihelani Highway)
Kailua-KonaHawaii County
Kailua-Kona, on the west side of the island of Hawaii, is served by Kawaihae Harbor, the island's other deep-draft harbor besides Hilo, and freight and vehicles reach the island by ocean.
- HI-19 (Queen Kaahumanu Highway)
- HI-11 (Mamalahoa Highway)
KapoleiHonolulu County
Kapolei, in West Oahu, is the site of Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor, the state's second-largest deepwater port, and the Campbell Industrial Park, with H-1 as the main route to Honolulu.
- H-1
- HI-93 (Farrington Highway)
LihueKauai County
Lihue is the county seat of Kauai, and Nawiliwili Harbor, southeast of town, is the island's main seaport, so freight and vehicles reach Kauai by ocean.
- HI-50 (Kaumualii Highway)
- HI-56 (Kuhio Highway)
Car Shipping
How cars move
Open carrier
The standard for most cars, pickups and SUVs, and the lower price.
Enclosed carrier
For classics, exotics and fresh paint, out of the weather and the road debris.
Non-running vehicles
A winch or a forklift at each end, arranged before pickup.
Several vehicles
Dealer, fleet and auction moves on one load when the route allows it.
Questions about shipping in Hawaii
How do you ship a car in Hawaii?
Tell us the pickup and delivery addresses, the vehicle and whether it runs. A vetted carrier with the right trailer picks it up at the door, the driver documents its condition, and you get a confirmed pickup window before anything moves.
Do you ship cars to every city in Hawaii?
Yes. Hilo, Honolulu, Kahului and Kailua-Kona are the busiest pickup points, and any address in the state works.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to Hawaii?
On Oahu, a vehicle shipped in from out of state must obtain a Hawaii registration or an out-of-state permit within 30 days of arriving, and it must pass a Hawaii safety inspection, with a bill of lading showing the VIN among the documents requested. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office.
Open or enclosed carrier?
Open carriers move most cars and cost less. Enclosed trailers protect classics, exotics and fresh paint from the weather and from road debris.
How fast do you reply to a quote request?
In under 10 minutes during business hours, by text or phone for a move inside the U.S., and on WhatsApp for one going to Mexico.
Get a Free, No-Obligation Quote Today
Our logistics specialists are standing by. We reply in under 10 minutes.
Every carrier is vetted for operating authority and insurance, and we check the certificate before every dispatch, not once a year. USDOT 3411782 · MC 1100274