Moving from Hawaii to Missouri
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Honolulu and Saint Louis it is about 4,816 miles and 10 days on the road (about 88 hours of driving); the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 4,539 to 4,816 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.
- ~4,816 miHonolulu → Saint Louis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $21,672+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 324 people moved from Hawaii to Missouri in 2024 (Census estimate, ±288), and about 1,025 went the other way. Between Honolulu and Saint Louis it is about 4,816 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $21,672 – $28,896 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 11 movers based in Hawaii hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Hawaii to Missouri
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 324 people a year (±288), against about 1,025 (±705) from Missouri to Hawaii, so Missouri loses about 701 people a year on this exchange. Hawaii is the 40th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Missouri; Missouri took in about 139,911 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County | St. Louis County | 172 ±254* |
| Honolulu County | Pulaski County | 106 ±109* |
| Honolulu County | St. Louis County | 82 ±89* |
| Honolulu County | Pettis County | 78 ±123* |
| Hawaii County | Iron County | 45 ±57* |
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 Saint Louis, 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 Missouri.
Cost of moving from Hawaii to Missouri
At about 4,816 miles, full-service movers should land around $21,672 – $28,896 for a two-bedroom home and $24,923 – $33,230 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $15,604 – $20,805; a freight trailer is $10,403 – $13,870.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $16,254 – $21,672 | $11,703 – $15,604 | $7,802 – $10,403 |
| 1 bedroom | $19,505 – $26,006 | $14,043 – $18,725 | $9,362 – $12,483 |
| 2 bedrooms | $21,672 – $28,896 | $15,604 – $20,805 | $10,403 – $13,870 |
| 3 bedrooms | $24,923 – $33,230 | $17,944 – $23,926 | $11,963 – $15,951 |
| 4 bedrooms | $28,174 – $37,565 | $20,285 – $27,047 | $13,523 – $18,031 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $32,508 – $43,344 | $23,406 – $31,208 | $15,604 – $20,805 |
Transport only, for an estimated 4,816 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 Missouri
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 Kansas City | ~4,539 mi | 7–14 days | $20,426 – $27,234 | $23,489 – $31,319 |
| Honolulu to Springfield | ~4,626 mi | 7–14 days | $20,817 – $27,756 | $23,940 – $31,919 |
| Honolulu to Columbia | ~4,680 mi | 7–14 days | $21,060 – $28,080 | $24,219 – $32,292 |
| Honolulu to Saint Louis | ~4,816 mi | 7–14 days | $21,672 – $28,896 | $24,923 – $33,230 |
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 Missouri end, 238 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Missouri, moving costs in Missouri, or the reverse trip, Missouri 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 Missouri moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Hawaii to Missouri?
Between the two states' main cities, Honolulu and Saint Louis, the distance is about 4,816 miles. From our model that is $21,672 – $28,896 for a two-bedroom home and $24,923 – $33,230 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $15,604 – $20,805 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $10,403 – $13,870. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Hawaii and Missouri, distances run from 4,539 to 4,816 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Hawaii to Missouri take?
Honolulu to Saint Louis is 10 days on the road (about 88 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 Missouri?
Yes. A move from Hawaii into Missouri 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 Missouri?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $10,403 – $13,870 for a two-bedroom home over 4,816 miles against $21,672 – $28,896 with full-service movers. A container, about $15,604 – $20,805, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Hawaii to Missouri each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 324 people (±288) moved from Hawaii to Missouri that year, against about 1,025 (±705) from Missouri to Hawaii. That makes Hawaii the 40th-largest source of new residents for Missouri among the states.