Hawaii to Arizona Auto Transport

As of September 25, 2026, shipping a standard running car from Honolulu to Phoenix generally costs about $1,600–$2,400, including ocean freight and an open-carrier delivery in Arizona. A departure from Hilo, Kahului, or Nawiliwili can bring the total closer to $2,500–$3,400, because the published ocean fare from those ports is higher. Your final price also depends on the Arizona address and vehicle size. Compare quotes that include both legs of the trip; A1’s car shipping rates guide explains the main pricing factors.

Plan on roughly 14–28 days from Hawaii port drop-off to Arizona delivery for a standard shipment. The car must make its scheduled sailing to a California port, become available for collection there, and then travel by truck to Arizona. A Honolulu to Phoenix move may fall toward the shorter end; a neighbor-island departure or a missed sailing can take longer. Ask for the vessel departure and estimated port-availability dates separately from the mainland carrier’s delivery window.

You book the ocean leg and deliver the car to the agreed Hawaii vehicle terminal, where the carrier checks its documents and condition. The ship takes it to a mainland port such as Long Beach or Oakland. From there, a truck carrier can collect it for delivery in Arizona, or you can arrange port collection if that suits your booking. Confirm who handles the California handoff when you book; A1’s door-to-door auto transport guide explains the truck-delivery portion.

Empty the car of personal belongings before handing it to the Hawaii ocean carrier. Matson permits personal effects inside vehicles on a specified Alaska–Tacoma service, not its Hawaii route; Pasha also requires Hawaii vehicle shipments to be free of personal belongings. Pasha allows certain fitted or secured vehicle items, including floor mats and a child seat, under its preparation rules. Check your booked carrier’s item list before port drop-off, and arrange separate shipment for luggage or household goods.

Yes, you can request an enclosed truck for the California-to-Arizona leg if your vehicle needs protection from road exposure. Ocean carriers use their own shipboard vehicle spaces and equipment; an enclosed mainland truck is a separate part of the booking. Tell the coordinator about a low-clearance, classic, or high-value car before choosing the ocean service, since acceptance and handling requirements depend on the vehicle. A1’s enclosed auto transport guide covers the mainland trailer option.

For a Hawaii-to-mainland vehicle shipment, prepare your photo ID, current registration, title or accepted proof of ownership, and booking details for the ocean carrier. If the vehicle is financed or leased, obtain the legal owner’s written shipping authorization and check the carrier’s required wording before drop-off. Hawaii law requires the legal owner’s authorization when someone else removes the vehicle from the state. The booked ocean carrier will give you its exact document and drop-off checklist.