Moving from Colorado to Hawaii
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Denver and Honolulu it is about 3,894 miles and 8 days on the road (about 71 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,894 to 3,901 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~3,894 miDenver → Honolulu
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $17,523+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 1,054 people moved from Colorado to Hawaii in 2024 (Census estimate, ±492), and about 1,815 went the other way. Between Denver and Honolulu it is about 3,894 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $17,523 – $23,364 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 131 movers based in Colorado hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Colorado to Hawaii
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,054 people a year (±492), against about 1,815 (±1,836) from Hawaii to Colorado, so Hawaii loses about 761 people a year on this exchange. Colorado is the 15th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Hawaii; Hawaii took in about 53,093 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Honolulu County | 599 ±212 |
| Arapahoe County | Honolulu County | 169 ±105 |
| El Paso County | Hawaii County | 153 ±189* |
| El Paso County | Kauai County | 84 ±96* |
| Boulder County | Hawaii County | 80 ±55 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Denver to Honolulu, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Colorado and Hawaii.
Cost of moving from Colorado to Hawaii
At about 3,894 miles, full-service movers should land around $17,523 – $23,364 for a two-bedroom home and $20,151 – $26,869 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $12,617 – $16,822; a freight trailer is $8,411 – $11,215.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $13,142 – $17,523 | $9,462 – $12,617 | $6,308 – $8,411 |
| 1 bedroom | $15,771 – $21,028 | $11,355 – $15,140 | $7,570 – $10,093 |
| 2 bedrooms | $17,523 – $23,364 | $12,617 – $16,822 | $8,411 – $11,215 |
| 3 bedrooms | $20,151 – $26,869 | $14,509 – $19,345 | $9,673 – $12,897 |
| 4 bedrooms | $22,780 – $30,373 | $16,402 – $21,869 | $10,934 – $14,579 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $26,285 – $35,046 | $18,925 – $25,233 | $12,617 – $16,822 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,894 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Colorado to Hawaii
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver to Honolulu | ~3,894 mi | 7–14 days | $17,523 – $23,364 | $20,151 – $26,869 |
| Colorado Springs to Honolulu | ~3,897 mi | 7–14 days | $17,537 – $23,382 | $20,167 – $26,889 |
| Fort Collins to Honolulu | ~3,897 mi | 7–14 days | $17,537 – $23,382 | $20,167 – $26,889 |
| Aurora to Honolulu | ~3,901 mi | 7–14 days | $17,555 – $23,406 | $20,188 – $26,917 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Colorado
74 of the 131 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 400 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 247 vehicle inspections (15.8%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 66 of 399 driver inspections (16.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Moving & Storage LLCColorado Sprgs, CO · USDOT 44799 | 64 | 12 of 46 | 12 of 64 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Denver LLCDenver, CO · USDOT 900253 | 22 | 1 of 15 | 1 of 22 |
| Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLCColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 3590162 | 21 | 0 of 18 | 2 of 21 |
| Bennett's Moving Company IncColorado Springs, CO · USDOT 1321178 | 15 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 15 |
| Classic MoversCanon City, CO · USDOT 2119180 | 14 | 0 of 10 | 0 of 14 |
| Cadogan Tate AspenCarbondale, CO · USDOT 888572 | 13 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 13 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
498 listed household-goods carriers are based in Colorado, 131 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Colorado directory ranks them. At the Hawaii end, 38 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Hawaii, moving costs in Hawaii, or the reverse trip, Hawaii to Colorado. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Colorado
Colorado to Hawaii moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Colorado to Hawaii?
Between the two states' main cities, Denver and Honolulu, the distance is about 3,894 miles. From our model that is $17,523 – $23,364 for a two-bedroom home and $20,151 – $26,869 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $12,617 – $16,822 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $8,411 – $11,215. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Colorado and Hawaii, distances run from 3,894 to 3,901 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Colorado to Hawaii take?
Denver to Honolulu is 8 days on the road (about 71 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Colorado to Hawaii?
Yes. A move from Colorado into Hawaii is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 498 listed movers based in Colorado, 131 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Colorado.
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado to Hawaii?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $8,411 – $11,215 for a two-bedroom home over 3,894 miles against $17,523 – $23,364 with full-service movers. A container, about $12,617 – $16,822, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Colorado to Hawaii each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,054 people (±492) moved from Colorado to Hawaii that year, against about 1,815 (±1,836) from Hawaii to Colorado. That makes Colorado the 15th-largest source of new residents for Hawaii among the states.