Colorado to Hawaii Auto Transport

Ship Car from Colorado to Hawaii

Safely Ship a Car from Colorado to Hawaii

The process of moving a vehicle from Colorado to Hawaii or in the reverse direction can be a challenge. If you’re in Colorado, you need to drive your car or truck to a port in Colorado and make arrangements with a vehicle shipping company; and if you’re in Hawaii, not only do you need to get your vehicle to the Port of Honolulu, but once it reaches the mainland you need to drive it across the country to Colorado. Neither of those options sound particularly pleasant.

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You should consider hiring American Auto Transport to move your vehicle between Colorado to Hawaii; we’ll take care of getting your truck, car, or van to the right port at the right time, and driving it or transporting it to your chosen destination once the shipping is complete. At American Auto Transport, we take the hassle out of transporting vehicles, with a seamless, stress-less process.

We work exclusively with Matson to ship vehicles to and from Hawaii; Matson offers vehicle pick-up/delivery at two California ports: the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Oakland, and through four ports in Hawaii: the Ports of Honolulu, Nawiliwili, Kahului, and Hilo. Because we work only with Matson, and ship cars, trucks, and vans in large quantities, we are able to secure prices much lower than those available to the general public – one more reason to transport your vehicle with us!

American Auto Transport will arrange the needed transportation to get your vehicle safely to the designated port. It will deliver the vehicle to your selected destination, securely and without a lot of needless hassle on your end.

How The Time Of Year Affects Car Transport Services In Alabama

  • Lower rates but higher risk: The low season typically offers prices 10–15% lower, although adverse weather may cause travel delays.
  • Snowbird auto transport demand impact: Although Alabama is in the South, car shipping routes that go to, from, or through the state often get very busy in late December because many people travel south for the winter.
  • Bad weather delays: Although Alabama usually has mild weather, drivers sometimes face icy or dangerous conditions in other states. This can slow down travel, lead to late pickups and deliveries, and may require schedule changes to keep everyone, including your vehicle, safe.
  • Carrier and truck driver shortages: Bad weather can mean fewer truck drivers are available on certain routes, leading to pick-up and delivery delays.
  • Holiday season: During the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, fewer carriers are available, so your delivery may be delayed.

As spring arrives in Alabama, the weather gets warmer and sometimes stormy. This change leads to more people shipping cars, especially as snowbirds travel north and the moving season begins. While improved road conditions can speed up deliveries, the higher demand usually means shipping rates go up during this busy time.

  • Higher costs and more demand: Spring marks the busiest time of year, which means more people need auto transport, and prices go up. This increase is partly due to people who spent the winter on the Gulf Coast returning.
  • Optimized safety and reliability: Warmer temperatures help make roads safer and lead to fewer weather-related delays than in winter.
  • Unpredictable or dangerous weather: While spring in Alabama is usually mild, heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms can sometimes cause delays.
  • Heavy Traffic: Increased travel may cause road congestion and affect delivery schedules.

Summer is the busiest time for car shipping in Alabama, as families and college students move. More people shipping cars means higher prices and possible wait times, and the hot weather can also cause cars to overheat or slow down transport. We suggest booking 3-4 weeks early to get better and more accurate prices.

Fall is a great time to ship a car in Alabama. Costs are usually lower, and more transporters are available because demand drops after summer. The mild weather helps keep transit safe and reliable, but early seasonal changes can sometimes cause small delays.

  • Economical Costs: As demand decreases, shipping rates fall from peak summer levels.
  • Lower Demand and Better Service: When fewer people are moving, moving companies usually have more open spots. This makes it easier to book and gives you more scheduling options.
  • Good weather conditions: Compared to the very hot summer, the cooler, steadier fall weather in Alabama makes transportation easier and reduces the risk of cars overheating or of bad weather causing delays.
  • Fall transition to winter: As fall begins, the weather is usually mild. However, by November, it often gets colder and storms can happen unexpectedly. It’s a good idea to be extra careful during this time.

Alabama Has Six Main Highways For Transporting Cars

I-10 Goes east to west through southern Alabama, passing through Mobile.
I-20 Goes east to west through the middle of Alabama, passing through Birmingham and Tuscaloosa.
I-22  Runs between Birmingham and Memphis, linking the two cities.
I-59 Goes from the northeast(NE) to the southwest(SW) through central Alabama.
I-65 From north to south, crossing the state from Mobile through Montgomery and Birmingham to the Tennessee border.
I-85 Links Montgomery with the Georgia state line and extends to Atlanta.

Five Major Railroads Class 1 To Ship Cars In Alabama

1- BNSF Railway (BNSF)
2- Canadian National Railway (CN)
3- CPKC (Formerly Kansas City Southern – KCS)
4- CSX Transportation (CSX)
5- Norfolk Southern (NS)

Vehicle Preparation

In order to ship your vehicle via Matson, you will need to prepare your vehicle beforehand. Prior to American Auto Transport picking up your vehicle, you will need to make sure that your truck, car, or van:

  • Is in operable condition
  • Has a working emergency brake
  • Has no cracks or breaks in the windshield and windows
  • Has been thoroughly cleaned – inside and out
  • Contains less than 1/4 of a tank of gas

You will need to remove any and all personal items from the vehicle, including the passenger compartment and the trunk. The only items that are allowed to remain in the car or truck are the spare tire, tire jack, and Owner’s Manual. Items like subwoofers, which are installed in the trunk, need to be securely bolted to the vehicle; the same goes for a roof rack. Infants and children’s car seats may also be left in the truck or car, but they must be properly secured/buckled into place. You cannot ship propane tanks or fire extinguishers.

Reservation Information for Matson

The following information is required for us to secure a shipping reservation number through Matson; there are no exceptions:

  • Vehicle Year, Make, Model, and Color
  • Vehicle Identification Number / VIN
  • License Plate Number
  • The Name and Contact Number(s) of the Owner and Person who will be dropping off the vehicle at the port

Port Requirements

There are different paperwork requirements for vehicles leaving the mainland and vehicles leaving Hawaii. Be sure to pay attention to which requirements apply to your situation.

Shipping from the Mainland

If you are shipping a vehicle from the mainland to Hawaii, the following information is required:

  • The Matson Shipping / Booking Number
  • Government-Issued Photo Identification
  • Title, Registration, or Insurance Card showing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle being shipped

It is essential that the person listed on the Matson Shipping / Booking Number form must be the same person dropping off the vehicle at the port. Additionally, if the person dropping off the vehicle is not the vehicle’s legal owner / the person on the title document, they must provide Matson with a notarized letter from the owner giving them permission to drop off the vehicle with Matson for shipping to Hawaii.

Shipping from Hawaii

If you are shipping a car, truck, or van from Hawaii to the mainland, and then onto Colorado, you will need to provide the following information when dropping off the vehicle at the port, or having an American Auto Transport representative drop it off on your behalf:

  • The Matson Shipping / Booking Number
  • Government-Issued Photo Identification
  • Vehicle Title or a Lien Letter from the Lien-holder
  • Current Registration Form (regardless of issuing state)

The person dropping off the vehicle at the port must be the person listed on the Matson Shipping / Booking Number form; if not, the vehicle will not be allowed on the ship. Also, if the vehicle’s legal owner is not the person dropping off the car or truck, the owner must provide Matson with a notarized letter giving permission for that individual to leave the vehicle at the port for shipping. Additionally, anyone who has a legal interest in the vehicle, including the institution that holds the lien on the title, must provide written permission to ship the car, truck, or van from Hawaii to the mainland.

Ports and Shipping Information

From Hawaii

  • All vehicles being shipped from Hawaii to the mainland are transported by barge from the outer islands to the Port of Honolulu
  • Shipping from the Port of Honolulu to the Port of Long Beach: The ship leaves every Saturday
  • Shipping from the Port of Honolulu to the Port of Oakland: The ship leaves every Thursday
  • The time of transit from Hawaii to the mainland is usually between 17 and 21 days
  • Matson will notify American Auto Transport once the vehicle has arrived on the mainland; American Auto Transport will then arrange to have the vehicle picked up and transported to Colorado.

From the Mainland

  • Shipping from the Port of Long Beach: The ship leaves every Saturday
  • Shipping from the Port of Oakland: The ship leaves every Thursday
  • The time of transit from the mainland to Hawaii is usually between 10 and 12 days
  • Once the vehicle has arrived in Hawaii, at the destination port, an American Auto Transport representative will pick up and deliver the vehicle to the agreed-upon location.

At American Auto Transport, we are proud to have safely and securely transported many vehicles between Colorado and Hawaii; our transport service is easy to use, friendly, and professional, with many repeat customers. We offer free, no-obligation quotes on Colorado to Hawaii auto transport. Contact us today to get your INSTANT car shipping quote.

Car Transport to Any State

  1. Alabama
  2. Alaska
  3. Arizona
  4. Arkansas
  5. California
  6. Colorado
  7. Connecticut
  8. Delaware
  9. Florida
  10. Georgia
  11. Hawaii
  12. Idaho
  13. Illinois
  14. Indiana
  15. Iowa
  16. Kansas
  17. Kentucky
  18. Louisiana
  19. Maine
  20. Maryland
  21. Massachusetts
  22. Michigan
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  24. Mississippi
  25. Missouri
  26. Montana
  27. Nebraska
  28. Nevada
  29. New Hampshire
  30. New Jersey
  31. New Mexico
  32. New York
  33. North Carolina
  34. North Dakota
  35. Ohio
  36. Oklahoma
  37. Oregon
  38. Pennsylvania
  39. Rhode Island
  40. South Carolina
  41. South Dakota
  42. Tennessee
  43. Texas
  44. Utah
  45. Vermont
  46. Virginia
  47. Washington
  48. West Virginia
  49. Wisconsin
  50. Wyoming
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American Auto Transport

Address: 4839 SW 148th Ave #425, Davie, FL 33330 | Phone: (866) 327-7863

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