Yuma, AZ → Hilo, HI · Cross-country move

Movers from Yuma to Hilo

About 3,126 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,780–$14,550, delivery in 7–14 days, 66 carriers on the Yuma side and 19 in Hilo.

3,126 miroad distance
54 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,780–$14,5502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Yuma, Arizona
To: Hilo, Hawaii
Road distance: ≈ 3,126 miles (2,650 straight-line)
Drive time: 54 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 66 (57 interstate)
Movers at destination: 19 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Hilo → Yuma

The route from Yuma, AZ to Hilo, HI covers roughly 3,126 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 $9,780 to $14,550 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 54 hours (7 driving days).

On the Yuma side there are 66 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 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.

Yuma has a population of about 105,227 and Hilo about 45,000. The two cities have comparable density (792 and 824 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Hawaii is a higher-cost state than Arizona, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Yuma to Hilo

Full-service estimate for 3,126 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,910	$4,770	$5,820
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,870	$7,150	$8,730
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,780	$11,920	$14,550
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,650	$19,080	$23,280
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,510	$26,230	$32,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,260–$6,020

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

Portable container

$3,810–$5,600

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

Full-service mover

$9,780–$14,550

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Yuma (origin)

Chilo'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1154460
MC: 464398
Based in: San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 63 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (928) 430-7665 Route Verify on FMCSA

1989

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: San Luis International Freight Services LLC

USDOT: 463252
MC: 247899
Based in: San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (928) 627-1855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beltran Brothers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1122039
MC: 459887
Based in: San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (760) 556-5805 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frank'S Service And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 574368
MC: 280572
Based in: San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (928) 627-2615 Route Verify on FMCSA

Casa Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 603725
MC: 290794
Based in: San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (928) 304-2466 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lugo Loads Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2072924
MC: 724364
Based in: San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (626) 905-1219 Route Verify on FMCSA

Robles Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1076520
MC: 469457
Based in: San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (661) 978-0753 Route Verify on FMCSA

Optimus Products LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2629740
MC: 915039
Based in: Somerton, AZ 85350 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (653) 119-1534 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 66 movers in Yuma

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 Yuma to Hilo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,910 to $5,820 for a studio, $5,870 to $8,730 for a one-bedroom, $9,780 to $14,550 for a two-bedroom, $15,650 to $23,280 for a three-bedroom and $21,510 to $32,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hilo from Yuma?

About 3,126 road miles (2,650 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 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 Arizona 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 Yuma to Hilo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,260 to $6,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,810 to $5,600. 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 Yuma–Hilo corridor.