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

Movers from Palmdale to Kahului

About 2,964 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,420–$15,510, delivery in 7–14 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 45 in Kahului.

2,964 miroad distance
51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,420–$15,5102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palmdale, California
To: Kahului, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 2,964 miles (2,512 straight-line)
Drive time: 51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination: 45 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Kahului → Palmdale

Kahului sits about 2,964 miles west of Palmdale, 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 $10,420 to $15,510 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 Palmdale side there are 129 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 of them authorized for interstate work), and 45 around Kahului (9 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 Kahului.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Kahului about 29,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,597 and 1,962 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Palmdale to Kahului

Full-service estimate for 2,964 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,170	$5,080	$6,200
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,250	$7,630	$9,300
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,420	$12,710	$15,510
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,670	$20,340	$24,810
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,930	$27,960	$34,110

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,100–$5,780

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

Portable container

$3,670–$5,390

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

Full-service mover

$10,420–$15,510

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Palmdale (origin)

Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4384395
MC: 1719247
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (661) 389-2068 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Here LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3956591
MC: 1474260
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (661) 350-0674 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Best Trucks INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 746806
MC: 268822
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (626) 303-6200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Track Express LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4548721
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (818) 399-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Antelope Valley Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Valley Refrigerating Company

USDOT: 34380
MC: 133696
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (661) 947-4121 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Investment Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3148907
MC: 103731
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (323) 855-2664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Av Supplies Distributors INC

USDOT: 4216491
MC: 1639401
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93534 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (661) 952-7887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jabes Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The King Modular Systems Installation INC

USDOT: 2951860
MC: 1555690
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (323) 318-0716 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 129 movers in Palmdale

Near Kahului (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,170 to $6,200 for a studio, $6,250 to $9,300 for a one-bedroom, $10,420 to $15,510 for a two-bedroom, $16,670 to $24,810 for a three-bedroom and $22,930 to $34,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kahului from Palmdale?

About 2,964 road miles (2,512 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 Palmdale to Kahului?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,100 to $5,780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,670 to $5,390. 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 Palmdale–Kahului corridor.