Moving from Texas to Hawaii
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Honolulu it is about 4,541 miles and 10 days on the road (about 83 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,763 to 4,541 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.
- ~4,541 miHouston → Honolulu
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $20,435+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 5,174 people moved from Texas to Hawaii in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,026), and about 4,237 went the other way. Between Houston and Honolulu it is about 4,541 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $20,435 – $27,246 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Hawaii
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,174 people a year (±2,026), against about 4,237 (±2,321) from Hawaii to Texas, so Hawaii gains about 937 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 2nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bell County | Honolulu County | 543 ±296 |
| El Paso County | Honolulu County | 478 ±228 |
| Bexar County | Honolulu County | 455 ±211 |
| Harris County | Honolulu County | 314 ±167 |
| Navarro County | Honolulu County | 254 ±130 |
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.
Houston 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 Texas and Hawaii.
Cost of moving from Texas to Hawaii
At about 4,541 miles, full-service movers should land around $20,435 – $27,246 for a two-bedroom home and $23,500 – $31,333 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $14,713 – $19,617; a freight trailer is $9,809 – $13,078.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $15,326 – $20,435 | $11,035 – $14,713 | $7,356 – $9,809 |
| 1 bedroom | $18,391 – $24,521 | $13,242 – $17,655 | $8,828 – $11,770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $20,435 – $27,246 | $14,713 – $19,617 | $9,809 – $13,078 |
| 3 bedrooms | $23,500 – $31,333 | $16,920 – $22,560 | $11,280 – $15,040 |
| 4 bedrooms | $26,565 – $35,420 | $19,127 – $25,502 | $12,751 – $17,002 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $30,652 – $40,869 | $22,069 – $29,426 | $14,713 – $19,617 |
Transport only, for an estimated 4,541 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 Texas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso to Honolulu | ~3,763 mi | 7–14 days | $16,934 – $22,578 | $19,474 – $25,965 |
| Lubbock to Honolulu | ~4,073 mi | 7–14 days | $18,329 – $24,438 | $21,078 – $28,104 |
| Amarillo to Honolulu | ~4,076 mi | 7–14 days | $18,342 – $24,456 | $21,093 – $28,124 |
| Laredo to Honolulu | ~4,273 mi | 7–14 days | $19,229 – $25,638 | $22,113 – $29,484 |
| San Antonio to Honolulu | ~4,326 mi | 7–14 days | $19,467 – $25,956 | $22,387 – $29,849 |
| Austin to Honolulu | ~4,371 mi | 7–14 days | $19,670 – $26,226 | $22,620 – $30,160 |
| McAllen to Honolulu | ~4,376 mi | 7–14 days | $19,692 – $26,256 | $22,646 – $30,194 |
| Fort Worth to Honolulu | ~4,383 mi | 7–14 days | $19,724 – $26,298 | $22,682 – $30,243 |
| Arlington to Honolulu | ~4,398 mi | 7–14 days | $19,791 – $26,388 | $22,760 – $30,346 |
| Irving to Honolulu | ~4,407 mi | 7–14 days | $19,832 – $26,442 | $22,806 – $30,408 |
| Corpus Christi to Honolulu | ~4,418 mi | 7–14 days | $19,881 – $26,508 | $22,863 – $30,484 |
| Dallas to Honolulu | ~4,419 mi | 7–14 days | $19,886 – $26,514 | $22,868 – $30,491 |
| Plano to Honolulu | ~4,420 mi | 7–14 days | $19,890 – $26,520 | $22,874 – $30,498 |
| McKinney to Honolulu | ~4,425 mi | 7–14 days | $19,913 – $26,550 | $22,899 – $30,533 |
| Garland to Honolulu | ~4,429 mi | 7–14 days | $19,931 – $26,574 | $22,920 – $30,560 |
| Houston to Honolulu | ~4,541 mi | 7–14 days | $20,435 – $27,246 | $23,500 – $31,333 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas 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 Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Hawaii moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Hawaii?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Honolulu, the distance is about 4,541 miles. From our model that is $20,435 – $27,246 for a two-bedroom home and $23,500 – $31,333 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $14,713 – $19,617 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $9,809 – $13,078. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Texas and Hawaii, distances run from 3,763 to 4,541 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Hawaii take?
Houston to Honolulu is 10 days on the road (about 83 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 Texas to Hawaii?
Yes. A move from Texas into Hawaii is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Hawaii?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $9,809 – $13,078 for a two-bedroom home over 4,541 miles against $20,435 – $27,246 with full-service movers. A container, about $14,713 – $19,617, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Hawaii each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,174 people (±2,026) moved from Texas to Hawaii that year, against about 4,237 (±2,321) from Hawaii to Texas. That makes Texas the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Hawaii among the states.