Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Panama City to Honolulu, Hawaii

On average, the cost can range from $1,500 to $3,500. Here are estimated costs for shipping a car from Florida to Hawaii based on popular cities: From Miami, FL to Honolulu, HI: The estimated cost ranges from $1,800 to $3,000. From Tampa, FL to Hilo, HI: The estimated cost ranges from $2,000 to $3,500.

Driving is usually cheaper for shorter distances (under 500 miles), but for long cross-country moves (over 1,000 miles), shipping can become comparable or even cheaper when factoring in gas, food, lodging, and wear-and-tear on your vehicle, making driving better for short trips and shipping often better for long, busy, or difficult trips. The decision balances cost, time, and convenience, as shipping saves you time and adds miles/wear, while driving costs less upfront but adds stress and expenses.

For shipping a car to Hawaii, top-rated companies include Nexus Auto Transport (overall pick for expertise), AmeriFreight (best value/overall broker), and Montway Auto Transport (strong reputation, military discounts), with direct ocean carriers like Matson and Pasha Hawaii being the actual transport providers for many brokers and offering direct service with extensive experience. Consider factors like cost, reviews, delivery times (8-19 days is typical), and whether you need a broker (arranges transport) or a direct carrier, but always get quotes from multiple providers and check BBB ratings.