Honolulu, HI → Long Beach, CA · Cross-country move
About 3,022 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,540–$15,680, delivery in 7–14 days, 167 carriers on the Honolulu side and 1,558 in Long Beach.
Moving from Honolulu to Long Beach is a cross-country move of roughly 3,022 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 $10,540 to $15,680 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 52 hours (6 driving days).
On the Honolulu side there are 167 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (37 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,558 around Long Beach (664 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 Long Beach.
Honolulu has a population of about 341,868 and Long Beach about 450,469. Long Beach is the denser city (9,206 people per square mile versus 5,801 in Honolulu), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,220 | $5,140 | $6,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,320 | $7,710 | $9,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,540 | $12,850 | $15,680 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,860 | $20,560 | $25,090 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $23,180 | $28,270 | $34,490 |
$4,160–$5,870
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,720–$5,470
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,540–$15,680
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Honolulu, HI → Long Beach, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Royal Hawaiian Movers INC
Legal name: Dependable Hawaiian Express INC
Legal name: M Dyer & Sons INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,220 to $6,270 for a studio, $6,320 to $9,410 for a one-bedroom, $10,540 to $15,680 for a two-bedroom, $16,860 to $25,090 for a three-bedroom and $23,180 to $34,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,022 road miles (2,561 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 hours (6 driving days).
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,160 to $5,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,720 to $5,470. 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.
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 Honolulu–Long Beach corridor.