Palo Alto, CA → Honolulu, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Palo Alto to Honolulu

About 2,833 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,160–$15,110, delivery in 7–14 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 167 in Honolulu.

2,833 miroad distance
49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,160–$15,1102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Palo Alto, California
To: Honolulu, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 2,833 miles (2,401 straight-line)
Drive time: 49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination: 167 (37 interstate)

Reverse: Honolulu → Palo Alto

The route from Palo Alto, CA to Honolulu, HI covers roughly 2,833 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $10,160 to $15,110 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 Palo Alto side there are 233 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (62 of them authorized for interstate work), and 167 around Honolulu (37 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 Honolulu.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Honolulu about 341,868. Honolulu is the denser city (5,801 people per square mile versus 2,851 in Palo Alto), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Palo Alto to Honolulu

Full-service estimate for 2,833 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,060	$4,960	$6,050
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,090	$7,430	$9,070
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,160	$12,390	$15,110
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,250	$19,820	$24,180
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,350	$27,250	$33,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,960–$5,590

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

Portable container

$3,550–$5,220

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

Full-service mover

$10,160–$15,110

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Palo Alto (origin)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3389468
MC: 1089109
Based in: San Jose, CA 95126 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3251388
MC: 1023623
Based in: Fremont, CA 94538 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2970
MC: 138953
Based in: Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3488549
MC: 1147342
Based in: Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT: 2974713
MC: 10809
Based in: San Jose, CA 95131 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT: 1464935
MC: 553377
Based in: Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arjak&agnes Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3247717
MC: 1021407
Based in: Santa Clara, CA 95050 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (510) 359-9498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mav Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4340425
MC: 77787146
Based in: Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (510) 456-5745 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 233 movers in Palo Alto

Near Honolulu (destination)

Royal Hawaiian Trucking & Warehousing

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Royal Hawaiian Movers INC

USDOT: 227698
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 113 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (808) 833-1611 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xpress Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 548914
MC: 1737068
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 110 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (808) 531-0258 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 189377
MC: 881506
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 66 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 838-4953 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dhx

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Hawaiian Express INC

USDOT: 530831
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96817 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 54 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (808) 841-7311 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Express INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 30305
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 41 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 841-6005 Route Verify on FMCSA

M Dyer Global

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: M Dyer & Sons INC

USDOT: 105265
MC: 133909
Based in: Pearl City, HI 96782 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 27 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (808) 456-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Westpac International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 768930
MC: 343553
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96819 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 24 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (808) 845-9711 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cnb Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3119644
MC: 87208
Based in: Honolulu, HI 96826 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 22 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (808) 292-2121 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 167 movers in Honolulu

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palo Alto to Honolulu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,060 to $6,050 for a studio, $6,090 to $9,070 for a one-bedroom, $10,160 to $15,110 for a two-bedroom, $16,250 to $24,180 for a three-bedroom and $22,350 to $33,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Honolulu from Palo Alto?

About 2,833 road miles (2,401 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 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 Palo Alto to Honolulu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,960 to $5,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,550 to $5,220. 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 Palo Alto–Honolulu corridor.