Kahului, HI → Chico, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Kahului to Chico

About 2,857 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,210–$15,190, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 47 in Chico.

2,857 miroad distance
49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,210–$15,1902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kahului, Hawaii
To: Chico, California
Road distance: ≈ 2,857 miles (2,421 straight-line)
Drive time: 49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 45 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 47 (22 interstate)

Reverse: Chico → Kahului

Chico sits about 2,857 miles northeast of Kahului, which makes this an interstate relocation from Hawaii to California 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 $10,210 to $15,190 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 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Kahului side there are 45 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 47 around Chico (22 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 Chico.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and Chico about 105,081. Chico is the denser city (2,976 people per square mile versus 1,962 in Kahului), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Kahului to Chico

Full-service estimate for 2,857 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,080	$4,980	$6,070
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,120	$7,470	$9,110
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,210	$12,450	$15,190
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,330	$19,910	$24,300
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,450	$27,380	$33,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,990–$5,630

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

Portable container

$3,570–$5,250

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

Full-service mover

$10,210–$15,190

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Kahului (origin)

Dhx Maui INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 572219
MC: 77558
Based in: Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (808) 877-2822 Route Verify on FMCSA

T Sniffen And Sons LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1066769
Based in: Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (808) 871-7781 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bb Trucking & Storage INC

Interstate carrier

Legal name: B B Delivery Service INC

USDOT: 950644
Based in: Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (808) 877-3966 Route Verify on FMCSA

Island Freight Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 758043
MC: 708895
Based in: Wailuku, HI 96793 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 242-6593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3252648
MC: 1023953
Based in: Kahului, HI 96732 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (808) 205-7412 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quicktow LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2584816
Based in: Kahului, HI 96732 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (808) 877-5553 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bonafide Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3760716
MC: 1355483
Based in: Kahului, HI 96732 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (808) 359-7779 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pico General Contracting Corporation

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2583683
Based in: Makawao, HI 96768 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (808) 572-7101 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 45 movers in Kahului

Near Chico (destination)

S And L Food Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: S&l Meat Sales Company

USDOT: 2616732
MC: 1018786
Based in: Chico, CA 95927 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (530) 343-7953 Verify on FMCSA

Murdock'S Moving & Hauling INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3421940
MC: 1416634
Based in: Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (530) 354-8089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dream Moore Incorporated

USDOT: 1632139
MC: 601878
Based in: Chico, CA 95928 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (530) 895-8871 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cleanrite Cleaning & Restoration

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cleanrite INC

USDOT: 2672752
MC: 1291331
Based in: Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (530) 891-0333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Straight Path Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2460069
MC: 849884
Based in: Chico, CA 95926 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (530) 720-8915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zepeda'S Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ulises Zepeda

USDOT: 3369808
MC: 1080234
Based in: Chico, CA 95928 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (530) 519-5521 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Move Anything

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wade Logan

USDOT: 1216126
MC: 507371
Based in: Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (530) 896-0348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lifestyle Auto LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4350535
MC: 1700995
Based in: Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (754) 317-8314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 47 movers in Chico

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kahului to Chico?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,080 to $6,070 for a studio, $6,120 to $9,110 for a one-bedroom, $10,210 to $15,190 for a two-bedroom, $16,330 to $24,300 for a three-bedroom and $22,450 to $33,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chico from Kahului?

About 2,857 road miles (2,421 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 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 Kahului to Chico?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,990 to $5,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,570 to $5,250. 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 Kahului–Chico corridor.