Hilo, HI → Visalia, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Visalia

About 2,886 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,260–$15,270, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 150 in Visalia.

2,886 miroad distance
50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,260–$15,2702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hilo, Hawaii
To: Visalia, California
Road distance: ≈ 2,886 miles (2,446 straight-line)
Drive time: 50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 150 (54 interstate)

Reverse: Visalia → Hilo

Moving from Hilo to Visalia is a cross-country move of roughly 2,886 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to California.

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 $10,260 to $15,270 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 50 hours (6 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 150 around Visalia (54 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 Visalia.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Visalia about 146,541. Visalia is the denser city (3,730 people per square mile versus 824 in Hilo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Hilo to Visalia

Full-service estimate for 2,886 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,110	$5,010	$6,110
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,160	$7,510	$9,160
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,260	$12,520	$15,270
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,420	$20,030	$24,440
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,580	$27,540	$33,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,020–$5,670

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

Portable container

$3,600–$5,290

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

Full-service mover

$10,260–$15,270

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 Visalia (destination)

Hank Van Heeringen

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Henry Van Heeringen

USDOT: 1362147
Based in: Visalia, CA 93291 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (559) 733-1868 Route Verify on FMCSA

C Duran Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 830269
MC: 376158
Based in: Tulare, CA 93274 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (559) 967-3432 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bhullar Freightlines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3252571
MC: 1023919
Based in: Visalia, CA 93277 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (415) 653-9009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Agostini Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2423168
MC: 834759
Based in: Visalia, CA 93292 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Route Verify on FMCSA

Emperor Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3251233
MC: 1099802
Based in: Dinuba, CA 93618 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (559) 747-9675 Route Verify on FMCSA

California Legacy Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2931177
MC: 989780
Based in: Visalia, CA 93277 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (323) 494-6956 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sanchez Elite Trucking LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 3685395
Based in: Visalia, CA 93292 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (559) 280-1640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingsburg Logistic Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3357206
MC: 1077764
Based in: Dinuba, CA 93618 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (805) 305-2090 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 150 movers in Visalia

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,110 to $6,110 for a studio, $6,160 to $9,160 for a one-bedroom, $10,260 to $15,270 for a two-bedroom, $16,420 to $24,440 for a three-bedroom and $22,580 to $33,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Visalia from Hilo?

About 2,886 road miles (2,446 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 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 California 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 Visalia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,020 to $5,670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,600 to $5,290. 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–Visalia corridor.