Hilo, HI → Bowling Green, KY · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Bowling Green

About 5,018 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,670–$18,850, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 128 in Bowling Green.

5,018 miroad distance
87 hours (10 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$12,670–$18,8502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Road distance: ≈ 5,018 miles (4,252 straight-line)
Drive time: 87 hours (10 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 128 (97 interstate)

Reverse: Bowling Green → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Bowling Green is a cross-country move of roughly 5,018 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Kentucky.

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 $12,670 to $18,850 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 87 hours (10 driving days).

On the Hilo side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 128 around Bowling Green (97 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 Bowling Green.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Bowling Green about 76,000. Bowling Green is the denser city (1,742 people per square mile versus 824 in Hilo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Kentucky than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Hilo to Bowling Green

Full-service estimate for 5,018 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$5,070	$6,180	$7,540
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,600	$9,270	$11,310
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$12,670	$15,450	$18,850
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$20,280	$24,730	$30,170
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$27,880	$34,000	$41,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,960–$9,820

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

Portable container

$5,500–$8,090

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

Full-service mover

$12,670–$18,850

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Hilo (origin)

Acr Water Hauling INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1205380
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (808) 966-7693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: H Kono INC

USDOT: 30309
MC: 512899
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-0010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2190838
MC: 760358
Based in: Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (808) 933-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kuwaye Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62964
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-2845 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mihara Transfer Incorporated

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 62971
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 935-1597 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keaau Service Station INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 762035
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 966-9373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yamada Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 129889
Based in: Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 933-7338 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kai'S Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1953191
Based in: Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (808) 935-0011 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Hilo

Near Bowling Green (destination)

As Carriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2184631
MC: 758488
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 152 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (270) 780-5201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taz Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Taz Trucking INC

USDOT: 1268158
MC: 492697
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42104 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 93 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (270) 782-9093 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bluegrass Dedicated LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2159714
MC: 750623
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 92 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (502) 957-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gold Star Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2369624
MC: 812858
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenline Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1632617
MC: 602053
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (270) 796-8861 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mr Trans LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1349293
MC: 545266
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 63 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (270) 991-1753 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2116677
MC: 737785
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (270) 320-2180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emirate Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2592057
MC: 909331
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42104 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (270) 799-9769 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 128 movers in Bowling Green

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to Bowling Green?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,070 to $7,540 for a studio, $7,600 to $11,310 for a one-bedroom, $12,670 to $18,850 for a two-bedroom, $20,280 to $30,170 for a three-bedroom and $27,880 to $41,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bowling Green from Hilo?

About 5,018 road miles (4,252 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 87 hours (10 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 Hawaii into Kentucky 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 Hilo to Bowling Green?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,960 to $9,820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,500 to $8,090. 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 Hilo–Bowling Green corridor.