Hilo, HI → Scottsbluff, NE · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Scottsbluff

About 3,958 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,960–$16,310, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 21 in Scottsbluff.

3,958 miroad distance
68 hours (8 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,960–$16,3102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Road distance: ≈ 3,958 miles (3,354 straight-line)
Drive time: 68 hours (8 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 21 (16 interstate)

Reverse: Scottsbluff → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Scottsbluff is a cross-country move of roughly 3,958 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Nebraska.

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 $10,960 to $16,310 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 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 21 around Scottsbluff (16 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 Scottsbluff.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Scottsbluff about 15,000. Scottsbluff is the denser city (2,177 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 Nebraska 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 Scottsbluff

Full-service estimate for 3,958 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,380	$5,350	$6,520
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,580	$8,020	$9,780
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,960	$13,370	$16,310
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$17,540	$21,390	$26,090
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$24,110	$29,410	$35,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$5,420–$7,650

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

Portable container

$4,550–$6,690

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

Full-service mover

$10,960–$16,310

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 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 Scottsbluff (destination)

Douglas Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3974463
MC: 1486188
Based in: Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (347) 749-9690 Route Verify on FMCSA

S C Blanton Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2964567
MC: 6709
Based in: Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (308) 633-2604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jody Shellito

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 666294
MC: 315220
Based in: Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (308) 641-7754 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&a Transportation INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 896528
MC: 471142
Based in: Minatate, NE 69356 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (303) 725-5880 Route Verify on FMCSA

U And U Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 626338
MC: 301563
Based in: Morill, NE 69358 (22 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (308) 635-0080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Avila'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Roberto Avila

USDOT: 1136370
MC: 480651
Based in: Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (308) 641-8005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Montelongo Trucking & Son LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1675002
MC: 1093782
Based in: Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (308) 765-9849 Route Verify on FMCSA

E & M Garza LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1464695
MC: 553270
Based in: Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (308) 672-0849 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 21 movers in Scottsbluff

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,380 to $6,520 for a studio, $6,580 to $9,780 for a one-bedroom, $10,960 to $16,310 for a two-bedroom, $17,540 to $26,090 for a three-bedroom and $24,110 to $35,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Scottsbluff from Hilo?

About 3,958 road miles (3,354 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 Hawaii into Nebraska 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 Scottsbluff?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $5,420 to $7,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $4,550 to $6,690. 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–Scottsbluff corridor.