Austin, TX → Honolulu, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Austin to Honolulu

About 4,423 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,940–$17,770, delivery in 7–14 days, 868 carriers on the Austin side and 167 in Honolulu.

4,423 miroad distance
76 hours (9 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$11,940–$17,7702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Austin, Texas
To: Honolulu, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 4,423 miles (3,748 straight-line)
Drive time: 76 hours (9 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 868 (241 interstate)
Movers at destination: 167 (37 interstate)

Reverse: Honolulu → Austin

The route from Austin, TX to Honolulu, HI covers roughly 4,423 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $11,940 to $17,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 76 hours (9 driving days).

On the Austin side there are 868 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (241 of them authorized for interstate work), and 167 around Honolulu (37 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Honolulu.

Austin has a population of about 1 million and Honolulu about 341,868. Honolulu is the denser city (5,801 people per square mile versus 3,007 in Austin), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Hawaii does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Austin to Honolulu

Full-service estimate for 4,423 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,780	$5,830	$7,110
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,170	$8,740	$10,660
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$11,940	$14,570	$17,770
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$19,110	$23,300	$28,430
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$26,280	$32,040	$39,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,050–$8,530

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$4,970–$7,310

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$11,940–$17,770

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Austin (origin)

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Apple Moving LLC

USDOT: 3538096
MC: 1361596
Based in: Austin, TX 78759 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 185 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (757) 397-1248 Route Verify on FMCSA

Doxa LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2608633
MC: 917444
Based in: Austin, TX 78750 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 114 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (737) 444-7778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spur Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190438
MC: 1544165
Based in: Austin, TX 78753 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 106 trucks, 101 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (866) 250-8589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aifleet

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Ai Fleet INC

USDOT: 3443025
MC: 1118730
Based in: Austin, TX 78701 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (737) 937-6883 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lvs Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3903424
MC: 1438723
Based in: Austin, TX 78729 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (781) 266-7968 Route Verify on FMCSA

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Square Cow Moovers LLC

USDOT: 1748594
MC: 640166
Based in: Cedar Park, TX 78613 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (512) 401-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Azuma

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Azuma Leasing LLC

USDOT: 4074353
MC: 1548580
Based in: Austin, TX 78705 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 39 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (512) 233-5019 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cadogan Tate Texas Cadogan Tate Austin Cadogan Tate Dallas

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: White Glove Storage And Delivery LLC

USDOT: 1598596
MC: 591409
Based in: Austin, TX 78744 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (512) 490-1500 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Near Honolulu (destination)

Royal Hawaiian Trucking & Warehousing

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Royal Hawaiian Movers INC

USDOT: 227698
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 113 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (808) 833-1611 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xpress Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 548914
MC: 1737068
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 110 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (808) 531-0258 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 189377
MC: 881506
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 66 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 838-4953 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dhx

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Hawaiian Express INC

USDOT: 530831
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96817 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 54 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (808) 841-7311 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Express INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 30305
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 41 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 841-6005 Route Verify on FMCSA

M Dyer Global

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: M Dyer & Sons INC

USDOT: 105265
MC: 133909
Based in: Pearl City, HI 96782 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 27 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 456-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Westpac International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 768930
MC: 343553
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 24 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 845-9711 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cnb Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3119644
MC: 87208
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96826 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 22 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (808) 292-2121 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 167 movers in Honolulu

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Austin to Honolulu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,780 to $7,110 for a studio, $7,170 to $10,660 for a one-bedroom, $11,940 to $17,770 for a two-bedroom, $19,110 to $28,430 for a three-bedroom and $26,280 to $39,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Honolulu from Austin?

About 4,423 road miles (3,748 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 76 hours (9 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into Hawaii makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Austin to Honolulu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,050 to $8,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,970 to $7,310. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Austin–Honolulu corridor.