5 Comments January 30th, 2009

What is the cost to ship a car via boat from the mainland to Hawaii (Oahu)?

kookoo4travel asked:


I’m just curious to find out how much it would cost me to ship my car over from California to Oahu. Been considering getting a vacation place there, so curious on the cost to send my car over.

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5 Responses to “What is the cost to ship a car via boat from the mainland to Hawaii (Oahu)?”

  1. jeepsarecool Says:
    February 1st, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    75,000,000 pesos

  2. rascoep Says:
    February 2nd, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    I would say at least $2000. I inquired about shipping a vehicle from California to New York, and it was over $1000. Sometimes, it isn’t worth it unless you have a sentimental attachment to the vehicle. Good luck.

  3. b m Says:
    February 4th, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Depends where from, and size. I shipped a mid size from CA, and it cost me $1700 (Matsons). If i would have shipped from New Orleans it would have been $2600.

    I looked into shipping my van and the prices were close $1900(CA) & $3100(NEWOrleans).

  4. Pippi Von Trapp™ Says:
    February 6th, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    Believe it or not, UPS does large-scale shipping like that, so give them a call.

    Otherwise, search the Internet for freight companies that deal with ocean crossings [one keyword that might work best is "intercontinental"].

    Bear in mind, however, that it’s likely going to take at least six days for your car to reach Hawaii. If you’re looking to get a “vacation place” there and will be there only for 1-2 weeks each year, you would probably be better off just renting a car there. Hell, even if you were there for a couple of months each year, the rental car would probably be cheaper.

  5. addicted2music00 Says:
    February 8th, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    I shipped mine for about $875, maybe a little closer to $900 (can’t remember exact) but that was from California; it might be more from somewhere else. Check out matson.com for more info