Seattle, WA

Honolulu, HI → Seattle, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Honolulu to Seattle

About 3,161 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,390–$15,460, delivery in 7–14 days, 167 carriers on the Honolulu side and 1,037 in Seattle.

  • 3,161 miroad distance
  • 55 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,390–$15,4602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,161 miles (2,679 straight-line)
Drive time
55 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
167 (37 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,037 (440 interstate)

Reverse: Seattle → Honolulu

Moving from Honolulu to Seattle is a cross-country move of roughly 3,161 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Washington.

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 $10,390 to $15,460 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 55 hours (7 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 1,037 around Seattle (440 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 Seattle.

Honolulu has a population of about 341,868 and Seattle about 784,777. Seattle is the denser city (8,795 people per square mile versus 5,801 in Honolulu), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Washington than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Honolulu to Seattle

Full-service estimate for 3,161 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,160 $5,070 $6,190
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,240 $7,610 $9,280
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,390 $12,680 $15,460
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,630 $20,280 $24,740
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,870 $27,890 $34,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,450–$6,280

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

Portable container

$3,840–$5,650

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

Full-service mover

$10,390–$15,460

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

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Honolulu (origin)

Royal Hawaiian Trucking & Warehousing

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
227698
Based in
Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
113 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Xpress Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
548914
MC
1737068
Based in
Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
110 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Pacific Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
189377
MC
881506
Based in
Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
66 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Dhx

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
530831
Based in
Honolulu, HI 96817 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
54 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

International Express INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
30305
Based in
Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
41 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

M Dyer Global

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
105265
MC
133909
Based in
Pearl City, HI 96782 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
27 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Westpac International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
768930
MC
343553
Based in
Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Cnb Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3119644
MC
87208
Based in
Honolulu, HI 96826 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 167 movers in Honolulu

Near Seattle (destination)

Paradigm Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3405034
MC
1096843
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
103 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Acme Transport USA LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3664442
MC
75702336
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98006 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Savanah Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1303168
MC
505582
Based in
Seattle, WA 98108 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
604551
MC
789128
Based in
Renton, WA 98057 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Hansen Bros Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
8257
MC
59073
Based in
Bellevue, WA 98056 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Exselon

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3194560
MC
140641
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98033 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1939713
MC
691642
Based in
Woodinville, WA 98072 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Becker Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3620637
MC
136679
Based in
Tukwila, WA 98168 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 1,037 movers in Seattle

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Honolulu to Seattle?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,160 to $6,190 for a studio, $6,240 to $9,280 for a one-bedroom, $10,390 to $15,460 for a two-bedroom, $16,630 to $24,740 for a three-bedroom and $22,870 to $34,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Seattle from Honolulu?

About 3,161 road miles (2,679 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 55 hours (7 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 Washington 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 Honolulu to Seattle?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,450 to $6,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,840 to $5,650. 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 Honolulu–Seattle corridor.