Moving from Hawaii to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Honolulu and Boston it is about 5,925 miles and 12 days on the road (about 108 hours of driving); the 3 city pairs we price between the two states run from 5,841 to 5,925 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.
- ~5,925 miHonolulu → Boston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $26,663+2-bedroom, movers
- 3City routes priced
In short
About 497 people moved from Hawaii to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±485), and about 386 went the other way. Between Honolulu and Boston it is about 5,925 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $26,663 – $35,550 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 11 movers based in Hawaii hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Hawaii to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 497 people a year (±485), against about 386 (±322) from Massachusetts to Hawaii, so Massachusetts gains about 111 people a year on this exchange. Hawaii is the 35th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | Middlesex County | 153 ±143 |
| Honolulu County | Suffolk County | 141 ±83 |
| Honolulu County | Bristol County | 99 ±93 |
| Honolulu County | Norfolk County | 41 ±38 |
| Honolulu County | Essex County | 12 ±19* |
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.
Honolulu to Boston, 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 Hawaii and Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Hawaii to Massachusetts
At about 5,925 miles, full-service movers should land around $26,663 – $35,550 for a two-bedroom home and $30,662 – $40,882 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $19,197 – $25,596; a freight trailer is $12,798 – $17,064.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $19,997 – $26,663 | $14,398 – $19,197 | $9,599 – $12,798 |
| 1 bedroom | $23,996 – $31,995 | $17,277 – $23,036 | $11,518 – $15,358 |
| 2 bedrooms | $26,663 – $35,550 | $19,197 – $25,596 | $12,798 – $17,064 |
| 3 bedrooms | $30,662 – $40,882 | $22,077 – $29,435 | $14,718 – $19,624 |
| 4 bedrooms | $34,661 – $46,215 | $24,956 – $33,275 | $16,637 – $22,183 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $39,994 – $53,325 | $28,796 – $38,394 | $19,197 – $25,596 |
Transport only, for an estimated 5,925 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 Hawaii to Massachusetts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Springfield | ~5,841 mi | 7–14 days | $26,285 – $35,046 | $30,227 – $40,303 |
| Honolulu to Worcester | ~5,884 mi | 7–14 days | $26,478 – $35,304 | $30,450 – $40,600 |
| Honolulu to Boston | ~5,925 mi | 7–14 days | $26,663 – $35,550 | $30,662 – $40,882 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Hawaii
9 of the 11 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 233 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 30 of 160 vehicle inspections (18.8%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 230 driver inspections (3.0%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Transfer LLCHonolulu, HI · USDOT 189377 | 103 | 17 of 78 | 0 of 103 |
| Pacific Island Movers LLCKapolei, HI · USDOT 2080640 | 48 | 2 of 33 | 0 of 48 |
| Royal Hawaiian Trucking & WarehousingHonolulu, HI · USDOT 227698 | 41 | 6 of 30 | 0 of 39 |
| Worldwide Moving & Storage IncKapolei, HI · USDOT 105272 | 18 | 1 of 9 | 1 of 18 |
| Coleman Hawaii Movers IncKapolei, HI · USDOT 65377 | 8 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 7 |
| Ewa Moving CompanyHonolulu, HI · USDOT 3786678 | 7 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
38 listed household-goods carriers are based in Hawaii, 11 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Hawaii directory ranks them. At the Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts to Hawaii. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Hawaii
Hawaii to Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Hawaii to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Honolulu and Boston, the distance is about 5,925 miles. From our model that is $26,663 – $35,550 for a two-bedroom home and $30,662 – $40,882 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $19,197 – $25,596 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $12,798 – $17,064. Across the 3 city pairs we price between Hawaii and Massachusetts, distances run from 5,841 to 5,925 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Hawaii to Massachusetts take?
Honolulu to Boston is 12 days on the road (about 108 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 Hawaii to Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Hawaii into Massachusetts is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 38 listed movers based in Hawaii, 11 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Hawaii.
What is the cheapest way to move from Hawaii to Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $12,798 – $17,064 for a two-bedroom home over 5,925 miles against $26,663 – $35,550 with full-service movers. A container, about $19,197 – $25,596, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Hawaii to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 497 people (±485) moved from Hawaii to Massachusetts that year, against about 386 (±322) from Massachusetts to Hawaii. That makes Hawaii the 35th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.