Seattle to Hawaii Auto Transport

1. Shipping a car to Hawaii from Seattle, Washington
2. Ready to transport your car with A1 Auto Transport?

If you've never shipped a car before, shipping one overseas from Seattle to Hawaii may feel quite daunting. The truth is, shipping a car overseas to Hawaii is really no different from sending one from Idaho to Tennessee.

Let's talk about how shippers transport vehicles to Hawaii from the mainland.

Shipping to Hawaii is generally handled by boat through RORO transport. RORO simply alludes to the fact that the cargo is Rolled On and then Rolled Off – like cars, for example. Other types of transport use cranes to Lift On and Lift Off cargo (LOLO).

Shipping a car to Hawaii from Seattle, Washington

Here are the steps you need to follow to ship a vehicle from Seattle, WA to Hawaii.

1. Get a quote

The first step is to get a quote. Get an instant quote on our website, or call: 1-888-230-9116 to talk to us about what you need.

On the website, you can complete a brief form to get a quote. The form asks you for the departure city and destination city, the year, make and model of your vehicle, and primary contact information, we can also provide quotes for moving to Hawaii. Just a few seconds will get you started.

Don't hesitate to reach out to ask specific questions about your situation.

2. Book your Date

Once you have booked your date, you can begin preparing your vehicle, which we will talk about in the next step. On average, shipping a vehicle from Seattle to Hawaii will take between 7-14 days. Keep this in mind as you choose your dates.

When your vehicle departs, you will receive an estimated date of arrival, which is contingent on weather conditions, traffic, and other factors. Ultimately, safety considerations will determine whether delays or diversions are necessary.

3. Prepare your vehicle

You don't have to do anything special to prepare your vehicle for shipping to Hawaii. Here are the things you need to know about getting your car ready to ship.

• Clean your vehicle inside and out, removing all dirt.
• Ensure that your vehicle is operable and has a working emergency brake.
• The car must have no chips or cracks in the windshield.
• Ensure that there are no cracks or chips in any of the vehicle glass.
• No personal items other than child car seats and interior items such as floor mats
• Make sure your car has less than ¼ tank of gas.

4. Drop off your vehicle or have it picked up.

We offer door-to-door service for a fee, in which we both pick up your vehicle from your door and deliver your vehicle directly to its destination. This service gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your vehicle will be handled by professionals from your door to the destination of your choice. It's cheaper than you may think. Mention it when you give us a call.

If you want to save on your shipping costs, you can choose to drop your vehicle off at the port and pick it up at one of the four major ports in Hawaii (Kauai, O'ahu, Maui, and Big Island of Hawaii) once it has cleared customs.

5. Pick up your vehicle or have it dropped off.

We will give you satellite tracking updates as your vehicle is en route. You can keep an "eye" on your car as it makes its way across the Pacific Ocean, allowing you to predict the time of arrival better.

Again, we can arrange to have your vehicle delivered from port to its final destination, for an additional fee.

We will ensure that you have all the information you need to pick up your vehicle at the port of your choice.

Ready to transport your car with A1 Auto Transport?

If you're ready to get started with a quote, or you have any questions at all, get in touch with us on our website, or give us a call at 1-888-230-9116. We are here to answer any questions you may have.