Boulder, CO → Honolulu, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Boulder to Honolulu

About 3,927 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $11,540–$17,160, delivery in 7–14 days, 120 carriers on the Boulder side and 167 in Honolulu.

3,927 miroad distance
68 hours (8 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$11,540–$17,1602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Boulder, Colorado
To: Honolulu, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 3,927 miles (3,328 straight-line)
Drive time: 68 hours (8 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 120 (30 interstate)
Movers at destination: 167 (37 interstate)

Reverse: Honolulu → Boulder

Moving from Boulder to Honolulu is a cross-country move of roughly 3,927 road miles, heading west from Colorado to Hawaii.

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 $11,540 to $17,160 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 68 hours (8 driving days).

On the Boulder side there are 120 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (30 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.

Boulder has a population of about 105,689 and Honolulu about 341,868. Honolulu is the denser city (5,801 people per square mile versus 4,116 in Boulder), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Colorado, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Boulder to Honolulu

Full-service estimate for 3,927 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,610	$5,630	$6,870
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,920	$8,440	$10,300
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$11,540	$14,070	$17,160
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$18,460	$22,510	$27,460
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$25,380	$30,950	$37,760

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,390–$7,600

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

Portable container

$4,520–$6,650

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

Full-service mover

$11,540–$17,160

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 Boulder (origin)

Cu

Interstate carrier

Legal name: University Of Colorado

USDOT: 364146
Based in: Boulder, CO 80303 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 161 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (303) 735-7152 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gmx Transline INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2560715
MC: 89066
Based in: Superior, CO 80027 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (303) 482-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insaf Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3771550
MC: 1346496
Based in: Westminster, CO 80023 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (720) 707-9195 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Boulder

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All My Sons Of Boulder LLC

USDOT: 2629937
MC: 915118
Based in: Broomfield, CO 80020 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americanmoving Com

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Man & A Van Moving INC

USDOT: 1253812
MC: 491486
Based in: Broomfield, CO 80020 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (720) 651-8337 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boulder All Star Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2842456
MC: 56178
Based in: Lafayette, CO 80026 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (303) 718-6355 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Storage & Moving Company 303 LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3497243
MC: 1153031
Based in: Longmont, CO 80501 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Hero Haul

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Your Colorado Movers LLC

USDOT: 4342532
MC: 1696908
Based in: Arvada, CO 80007 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (888) 864-8394 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 120 movers in Boulder

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 Boulder to Honolulu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,610 to $6,870 for a studio, $6,920 to $10,300 for a one-bedroom, $11,540 to $17,160 for a two-bedroom, $18,460 to $27,460 for a three-bedroom and $25,380 to $37,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Honolulu from Boulder?

About 3,927 road miles (3,328 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 68 hours (8 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 Colorado 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 Boulder to Honolulu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,390 to $7,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,520 to $6,650. 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 Boulder–Honolulu corridor.