Kahului, HI → Providence, RI · Cross-country move

Movers from Kahului to Providence

About 5,926 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,290–$22,750, delivery in 7–14 days, 45 carriers on the Kahului side and 330 in Providence.

5,926 miroad distance
102 hours (12 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$15,290–$22,7502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kahului, Hawaii
To: Providence, Rhode Island
Road distance: ≈ 5,926 miles (5,022 straight-line)
Drive time: 102 hours (12 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 45 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination: 330 (253 interstate)

Reverse: Providence → Kahului

Moving from Kahului to Providence is a cross-country move of roughly 5,926 road miles, heading northeast from Hawaii to Rhode Island.

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 $15,290 to $22,750 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 102 hours (12 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 330 around Providence (253 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 Providence.

Kahului has a population of about 29,000 and Providence about 195,310. Providence is the denser city (10,377 people per square mile versus 1,962 in Kahului), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Rhode Island 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 Kahului to Providence

Full-service estimate for 5,926 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$6,120	$7,460	$9,100
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$9,170	$11,190	$13,650
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$15,290	$18,650	$22,750
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$24,470	$29,840	$36,400
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$33,640	$41,020	$50,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$8,190–$11,560

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

Portable container

$6,310–$9,280

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

Full-service mover

$15,290–$22,750

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 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 Providence (destination)

Unfi

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Unfi Transport LLC

USDOT: 179097
MC: 308546
Based in: Providence, RI 02903 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,222 trucks, 2,520 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (603) 851-9461 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cvs Health

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cvs Transportation LLC

USDOT: 612151
MC: 294309
Based in: Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 322 trucks, 342 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (937) 430-1863 Route Verify on FMCSA

Castle Family Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3934248
MC: 1459148
Based in: Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 91 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (223) 260-9934 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rivas Linehaul INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3086040
MC: 69304
Based in: Cranston, RI 02905 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (347) 691-4149 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jireh Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3365162
MC: 1078255
Based in: Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (401) 258-4207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dms INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Delivery Management Services INC

USDOT: 1432058
MC: 541084
Based in: Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (401) 649-4900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 106974
MC: 133272
Based in: Cranston, RI 02921 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (401) 427-1184 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jay Trans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2782376
MC: 926696
Based in: North Attleborough, MA 02760 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (508) 905-9134 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 330 movers in Providence

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,120 to $9,100 for a studio, $9,170 to $13,650 for a one-bedroom, $15,290 to $22,750 for a two-bedroom, $24,470 to $36,400 for a three-bedroom and $33,640 to $50,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Providence from Kahului?

About 5,926 road miles (5,022 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 102 hours (12 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 Rhode Island 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 Providence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $8,190 to $11,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,310 to $9,280. 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–Providence corridor.