Laguna Beach, CA → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Laguna Beach to Hilo

About 2,925 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,340–$15,390, delivery in 7–14 days, 90 carriers on the Laguna Beach side and 19 in Hilo.

2,925 miroad distance
51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,340–$15,3902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Laguna Beach, California
To: Hilo, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 2,925 miles (2,479 straight-line)
Drive time: 51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 90 (24 interstate)
Movers at destination: 19 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Hilo → Laguna Beach

Hilo sits about 2,925 miles west of Laguna Beach, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Hawaii 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 $10,340 to $15,390 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 51 hours (6 driving days).

On the Laguna Beach side there are 90 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (24 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Hilo (4 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 Hilo.

Laguna Beach has a population of about 23,000 and Hilo about 45,000. Laguna Beach is considerably denser (2,589 people per square mile versus 824), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Laguna Beach to Hilo

Full-service estimate for 2,925 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,140	$5,050	$6,160
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,210	$7,570	$9,230
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,340	$12,610	$15,390
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,550	$20,180	$24,620
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,760	$27,750	$33,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,060–$5,730

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

Portable container

$3,630–$5,340

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

Full-service mover

$10,340–$15,390

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Laguna Beach (origin)

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1030265
MC: 987394
Based in: Irvine, CA 92618 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (310) 337-0377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lgl INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2448815
MC: 845207
Based in: Irvine, CA 92603 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maeflower Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3405755
MC: 1097046
Based in: Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (949) 216-0290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Terry Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 649215
MC: 306297
Based in: Lake Forest, CA 92630 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (949) 587-9490 Route Verify on FMCSA

Villa Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2915709
MC: 1258615
Based in: Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (949) 472-1131 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ways Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 350330
MC: 913761
Based in: Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (949) 768-0220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zuni Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zuni Trucking INC

USDOT: 2498183
MC: 865638
Based in: San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (949) 716-7197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bir Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3945838
MC: 1466861
Based in: Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (714) 679-5233 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 90 movers in Laguna Beach

Near Hilo (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Laguna Beach to Hilo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,140 to $6,160 for a studio, $6,210 to $9,230 for a one-bedroom, $10,340 to $15,390 for a two-bedroom, $16,550 to $24,620 for a three-bedroom and $22,760 to $33,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilo from Laguna Beach?

About 2,925 road miles (2,479 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 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 California into Hawaii 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 Laguna Beach to Hilo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,060 to $5,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,630 to $5,340. 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 Laguna Beach–Hilo corridor.