It isn't possible to drive to Hawaii from the mainland United States. The only way to get your car there is by shipping it. Fortunately, it's incredibly easy and cost effective to fly to the islands and rent a car there, saving you time and money.
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You can take a cruise ship, with all the trappings, from various points along the west coast of North America. It is about 4.5 days at sea each way, and include daily stops at some of the major ports. The problem is that you cannot choose your own schedule or stay in Hawaii or on one island as long as you want.
If you've considered driving to Hawaii, you probably want to know exactly how long the journey will take. Here's a quick answer: driving from Los Angeles to Honolulu would take around 40-45 hours of nonstop driving time. Driving from San Francisco would add another 6-8 hours.
There is no Hawaii ferry for you to drive your car onto; there are only ferries that run between several islands. Not only can auto transport truckers drive the car all the way to the freighter, but they can also arrange for that section of the journey as well.
The closest location in mainland U.S. is the Point Arena Lighthouse in northern California, at 2,045 nautical miles (3,787 km). (Nautical vessels require some additional distance to circumnavigate Makapu?u Point.) The closest major city is San Francisco, California, at 2,397 miles (3,858 km).
It isn't possible to drive to Hawaii from the mainland United States. The only way to get your car there is by shipping it. Fortunately, it's incredibly easy and cost effective to fly to the islands and rent a car there, saving you time and money.
The closest country to Hawaii is technically the United States itself, as Hawaii is an integral part of the United States and is located in the Pacific Ocean, about 2,400 miles (3,900 kilometers) southwest of California. However, if you're looking for the closest foreign country to Hawaii, that would be Japan.
The State of Hawai'i has the same laws applicable to driving as the rest of the U.S. However Hawai'i is a collection of islands, with varied speed limits. Typically the speed limits are slower than most locations in the mainland U.S.
Even the paved roads aren't in the best condition, so be prepared for some rough driving. The traffic in Hawaii can also be surprisingly heavy, especially on O'ahu. In fact, the traffic conditions in Honolulu rank among the worst in the nation, competing with famously gridlocked cities like Los Angeles and New York.
With convenient roundtrip cruise departures from Los Angeles, San Francisco or Vancouver, it's easy to cruise to Hawaii in style and avoid the hassle of a long, boring plane flight to paradise. And if you're on the West Coast, it's even easier to sail — local residents can drive in and sail on the same day!
Taking a cruise is far cheaper overall than flying into the islands and booking a hotel stay. Not only do you get the already paid for food from the cruise ship, but you also get to see all the islands.
There are no nonstop flights between the UK and Hawaii. Departing London, you'll have to connect in a major US hub such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, etc. Or you could connect to a Hawaii-bound flight from Vancouver Canada.
At present, there are no public ferry services that operate directly between California and Hawaii. This is mainly due to the long distance and logistical challenges involved in such a voyage.
Drive the Alaska-Canada HighwayThe most direct route to Alaska is to get on the Alaska-Canada Highway (AlCan) in Dawson Creek, BC. If you're coming from the middle or Eastern half of the lower 48 and you want to get there as fast as possible, head west in the US before going north to hop on the AlCan.
It is not necessary to present a passport if you're traveling from the United States as a U.S. citizen. You are only required to show proof of identification when traveling to the beautiful Aloha State.
Standard Service Starts at $920 between Hawaii and the Mainland. Pasha Hawaii offers both standard and Premium Vehicle service between our Hawaii (Honolulu, Hilo and Kahului) and California (San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area) Terminals.
Hawaii's population center is the most isolated on Earth—more than 2,300 miles from the United States, 3,850 miles from Japan, 4,900 miles from China and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.