Can you drive to Hawaii or do you have to fly?

To reach Hawaii, you would need to travel by air or sea. While it is possible to drive to Alaska through Canada, driving to Hawaii is not feasible due to the vast distance and the Pacific Ocean in between. The most common and convenient way to reach Hawaii is by flying.



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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.

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No, you cannot drive to Hawaii – from the US mainland or any nation. The most obvious reason for this is that the islands of Hawaii are located nearly 3,800 kilometres away from the US, settled amid the Pacific Ocean.

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Via a serendipitous sea/rail connection that occurs several times a year. Each spring and fall, this route gives travelers the opportunity to visit Hawaii's four major islands for 12 days, enjoy nine days at sea, and take a two-day train trip along the Pacific Coast -- all without ever once visiting an airport.

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The Gist: While it can cost anywhere from $950 to $3,000 to ship a car to Hawaii, top provider Montway Auto Transport shared an estimate of between $1,500 and $2,100 for their services.

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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.

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You can ship a car from California to Hawaii by getting car shipping quotes online or by taking advantage of roll-on/roll-off (RORO) shipping services. RORO shipping is when your car gets driven straight onto a Hawaii-bound cargo ship and is both cheaper and riskier than using standard car shipping services.

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With a little searching, you can find a 4-day cruise from Florida or a 7-day cruise deal that hits all 4 big islands of Hawaii: Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and Oahu.

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Borders of Hawaii The closest US state to Hawaii is Alaska. Although located far from the western coast of the contiguous United States, Hawaii is considered one of the West Pacific States, along with Alaska, Oregon, California, and Washington, all of which have coastline along the Pacific Ocean.

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