Waterbury, CT → Honolulu, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Waterbury to Honolulu

About 5,895 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $15,490–$23,040, delivery in 7–14 days, 170 carriers on the Waterbury side and 167 in Honolulu.

5,895 miroad distance
102 hours (12 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$15,490–$23,0402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Waterbury, Connecticut
To: Honolulu, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 5,895 miles (4,996 straight-line)
Drive time: 102 hours (12 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 170 (99 interstate)
Movers at destination: 167 (37 interstate)

Reverse: Honolulu → Waterbury

Honolulu sits about 5,895 miles west of Waterbury, which makes this an interstate relocation from Connecticut 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 $15,490 to $23,040 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 102 hours (12 driving days).

On the Waterbury side there are 170 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (99 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.

Waterbury has a population of about 115,771 and Honolulu about 341,868. Honolulu is the denser city (5,801 people per square mile versus 4,014 in Waterbury), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Connecticut, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Waterbury to Honolulu

Full-service estimate for 5,895 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$6,200	$7,560	$9,220
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$9,290	$11,330	$13,830
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$15,490	$18,890	$23,040
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$24,780	$30,220	$36,870
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$34,070	$41,550	$50,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$8,160–$11,520

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

Portable container

$6,280–$9,240

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

Full-service mover

$15,490–$23,040

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Waterbury (origin)

Bozzuto'S INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 57911
MC: 179376
Based in: Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 273 trucks, 286 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (203) 250-5130 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchant Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3408453
MC: 1100215
Based in: Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 40 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (860) 778-6007 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ct Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Flynn'S Motor Express INC

USDOT: 175772
MC: 153461
Based in: Southington, CT 06489 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (860) 628-6373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jora LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4245583
MC: 1644874
Based in: Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (203) 817-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rt Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3285714
MC: 1039635
Based in: Cheshire, CT 06410 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (833) 668-3978 Route Verify on FMCSA

Industrial Riggers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 27842
MC: 140204
Based in: Waterbury, CT 06704 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (203) 573-1116 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Lutzen & Son Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1539801
MC: 847413
Based in: Wallingford, CT 06492 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (203) 626-9467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kim Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 978755
MC: 506916
Based in: Berlin, CT 06037 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (860) 770-8396 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 170 movers in Waterbury

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 Waterbury to Honolulu?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $6,200 to $9,220 for a studio, $9,290 to $13,830 for a one-bedroom, $15,490 to $23,040 for a two-bedroom, $24,780 to $36,870 for a three-bedroom and $34,070 to $50,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Honolulu from Waterbury?

About 5,895 road miles (4,996 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 102 hours (12 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 Connecticut 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 Waterbury to Honolulu?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $8,160 to $11,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $6,280 to $9,240. 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 Waterbury–Honolulu corridor.