Hilo, HI

Nampa, ID → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Nampa to Hilo

About 3,262 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,940–$14,790, delivery in 7–14 days, 139 carriers on the Nampa side and 19 in Hilo.

  • 3,262 miroad distance
  • 56 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,940–$14,7902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,262 miles (2,765 straight-line)
Drive time
56 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
139 (106 interstate)
Movers at destination
19 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Hilo → Nampa

Hilo sits about 3,262 miles southwest of Nampa, which makes this an interstate relocation from Idaho 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 $9,940 to $14,790 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 56 hours (7 driving days).

On the Nampa side there are 139 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 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.

Nampa has a population of about 120,384 and Hilo about 45,000. Nampa is considerably denser (2,991 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. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Idaho, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Nampa to Hilo

Full-service estimate for 3,262 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,980 $4,850 $5,920
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,960 $7,270 $8,870
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,940 $12,120 $14,790
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,910 $19,400 $23,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,870 $26,670 $32,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,550–$6,430

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

Portable container

$3,930–$5,780

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

Full-service mover

$9,940–$14,790

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 Nampa (origin)

Capital Distributing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
762129
MC
455079
Based in
Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

USA Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1189943
MC
475067
Based in
Meridian, ID 83642 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

R S T INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
52969
MC
174300
Based in
Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Triple C Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2349517
MC
804211
Based in
Caldwell, ID 83605 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Muza-Pro LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3087546
MC
81853
Based in
Meridian, ID 83646 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Cx Northwest INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
581874
MC
281914
Based in
Nampa, ID 83687 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Best Coast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2165962
MC
752622
Based in
Nampa, ID 83651 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Brutsman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2336341
MC
841482
Based in
Star, ID 83669 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 139 movers in Nampa

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

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
30309
MC
512899
Based in
Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 19 movers in Hilo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Nampa to Hilo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,980 to $5,920 for a studio, $5,960 to $8,870 for a one-bedroom, $9,940 to $14,790 for a two-bedroom, $15,910 to $23,660 for a three-bedroom and $21,870 to $32,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilo from Nampa?

About 3,262 road miles (2,765 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 56 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 Idaho 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 Nampa to Hilo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,550 to $6,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,930 to $5,780. 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 Nampa–Hilo corridor.