Hilo, HI → Pasadena, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Pasadena

About 4,467 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $12,020–$17,890, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 487 in Pasadena.

4,467 miroad distance
77 hours (9 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$12,020–$17,8902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Pasadena, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 4,467 miles (3,785 straight-line)
Drive time: 77 hours (9 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 487 (212 interstate)

Reverse: Pasadena → Hilo

Pasadena sits about 4,467 miles northeast of Hilo, which makes this an interstate relocation from Hawaii to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $12,020 to $17,890 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 77 hours (9 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 487 around Pasadena (212 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 Pasadena.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Pasadena about 148,539. Pasadena is the denser city (3,477 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 Texas than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Hilo to Pasadena

Full-service estimate for 4,467 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,810	$5,860	$7,160
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$7,210	$8,800	$10,730
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$12,020	$14,660	$17,890
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$19,240	$23,460	$28,620
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$26,450	$32,260	$39,350

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,090–$8,600

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

Portable container

$5,010–$7,360

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

Full-service mover

$12,020–$17,890

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 Pasadena (destination)

Debusk Services Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: USA Debusk LLC

USDOT: 2297953
MC: 931121
Based in: Deer Park, TX 77536 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 779 trucks, 659 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (281) 941-9670 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gulf Winds International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 690147
MC: 320104
Based in: Seabrook, TX 77586 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 731 trucks, 719 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (713) 747-4909 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gulf States Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1838380
MC: 666354
Based in: Channelview, TX 77530 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 180 trucks, 153 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (713) 946-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

W W Rowland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 213641
MC: 161344
Based in: Houston, TX 77013 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (713) 675-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 365370
MC: 222288
Based in: Pasadena, TX 77503 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 138 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (281) 487-3160 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excargo Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 242877
MC: 173420
Based in: Houston, TX 77034 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (713) 921-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jlm Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2410450
MC: 829490
Based in: Houston, TX 77029 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (281) 864-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wrist USA Houston INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 963185
MC: 1019916
Based in: Pasadena, TX 77503 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 63 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (510) 385-3715 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 487 movers in Pasadena

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to Pasadena?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,810 to $7,160 for a studio, $7,210 to $10,730 for a one-bedroom, $12,020 to $17,890 for a two-bedroom, $19,240 to $28,620 for a three-bedroom and $26,450 to $39,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pasadena from Hilo?

About 4,467 road miles (3,785 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 77 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 Hawaii into Texas 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 Pasadena?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,090 to $8,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,010 to $7,360. 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–Pasadena corridor.