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Truckee, CA → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Truckee to Hilo

About 2,921 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,340–$15,380, delivery in 7–14 days, 6 carriers on the Truckee side and 19 in Hilo.

  • 2,921 miroad distance
  • 51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,340–$15,3802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,921 miles (2,475 straight-line)
Drive time
51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
19 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Hilo → Truckee

Moving from Truckee to Hilo is a cross-country move of roughly 2,921 road miles, heading southwest from California to Hawaii.

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 $15,380 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 Truckee side there are 6 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 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.

Truckee has a population of about 17,000 and Hilo about 45,000. Hilo is the denser city (824 people per square mile versus 517 in Truckee), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Truckee to Hilo

Full-service estimate for 2,921 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,130 $5,040 $6,150
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,200 $7,560 $9,230
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,340 $12,600 $15,380
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,540 $20,170 $24,600
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,740 $27,730 $33,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,050–$5,720

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

Portable container

$3,630–$5,330

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

Full-service mover

$10,340–$15,380

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

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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 Truckee (origin)

Goodrich Excavation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Daniel B Goodrich

USDOT
1057014
MC
45408
Based in
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (530) 546-1079 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truckee Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2361860
MC
823243
Based in
Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (530) 563-6572 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stewarts Marine

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gralex Capital LLC

USDOT
4359550
MC
1705734
Based in
Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (530) 582-8776 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tahoe Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401592
MC
1094995
Based in
Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (530) 536-3888 Route Verify on FMCSA

3d Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: David Duane Dunham

USDOT
1194333
MC
205408
Based in
Nevada City, CA 95959 (36 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (530) 263-5464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Priority Hauling

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3193373
Based in
Nevada City, CA 95959 (36 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (530) 955-5047 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 6 movers in Truckee

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 Truckee to Hilo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,130 to $6,150 for a studio, $6,200 to $9,230 for a one-bedroom, $10,340 to $15,380 for a two-bedroom, $16,540 to $24,600 for a three-bedroom and $22,740 to $33,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilo from Truckee?

About 2,921 road miles (2,475 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 Truckee to Hilo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,050 to $5,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,630 to $5,330. 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 Truckee–Hilo corridor.