Moving from Washington to Hawaii
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Seattle and Honolulu it is about 3,124 miles and 7 days on the road (about 57 hours of driving); the 5 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,030 to 3,362 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.
- ~3,124 miSeattle → Honolulu
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $14,058+2-bedroom, movers
- 5City routes priced
In short
About 4,329 people moved from Washington to Hawaii in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,535), and about 2,534 went the other way. Between Seattle and Honolulu it is about 3,124 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $14,058 – $18,744 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 149 movers based in Washington hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Washington to Hawaii
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,329 people a year (±1,535), against about 2,534 (±953) from Hawaii to Washington, so Hawaii gains about 1,795 people a year on this exchange. Washington is the 3rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | Honolulu County | 900 ±284 |
| King County | Honolulu County | 537 ±196 |
| Kitsap County | Honolulu County | 505 ±385 |
| King County | Hawaii County | 314 ±269 |
| Kittitas County | Hawaii County | 237 ±302* |
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.
Seattle 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 Washington and Hawaii.
Cost of moving from Washington to Hawaii
At about 3,124 miles, full-service movers should land around $14,058 – $18,744 for a two-bedroom home and $16,167 – $21,556 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $10,122 – $13,496; a freight trailer is $6,748 – $8,997.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $10,544 – $14,058 | $7,591 – $10,122 | $5,061 – $6,748 |
| 1 bedroom | $12,652 – $16,870 | $9,110 – $12,146 | $6,073 – $8,097 |
| 2 bedrooms | $14,058 – $18,744 | $10,122 – $13,496 | $6,748 – $8,997 |
| 3 bedrooms | $16,167 – $21,556 | $11,640 – $15,520 | $7,760 – $10,347 |
| 4 bedrooms | $18,275 – $24,367 | $13,158 – $17,544 | $8,772 – $11,696 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $21,087 – $28,116 | $15,183 – $20,244 | $10,122 – $13,496 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,124 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 Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver to Honolulu | ~3,030 mi | 7–14 days | $13,635 – $18,180 | $15,680 – $20,907 |
| Olympia to Honolulu | ~3,075 mi | 7–14 days | $13,838 – $18,450 | $15,913 – $21,217 |
| Tacoma to Honolulu | ~3,105 mi | 7–14 days | $13,973 – $18,630 | $16,068 – $21,424 |
| Seattle to Honolulu | ~3,124 mi | 7–14 days | $14,058 – $18,744 | $16,167 – $21,556 |
| Spokane to Honolulu | ~3,362 mi | 7–14 days | $15,129 – $20,172 | $17,398 – $23,198 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Washington
95 of the 149 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 845 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 468 vehicle inspections (17.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 73 of 807 driver inspections (9.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationFife, WA · USDOT 340754 | 184 | 13 of 108 | 2 of 183 |
| Puget Sound Transfer & StoragePort Angeles, WA · USDOT 430203 | 58 | 6 of 31 | 0 of 52 |
| Hogland Transfer CoEverett, WA · USDOT 8264 | 44 | 4 of 15 | 0 of 44 |
| Jordan River Moving & StorageKirkland, WA · USDOT 901418 | 34 | 3 of 17 | 4 of 34 |
| Asap Movers LLCOlympia, WA · USDOT 4119742 | 23 | 3 of 14 | 9 of 21 |
| Olympic Moving & Storage IncOlympia, WA · USDOT 586615 | 23 | 5 of 16 | 1 of 23 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
458 listed household-goods carriers are based in Washington, 149 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Washington 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 Washington. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Washington
Washington to Hawaii moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Hawaii?
Between the two states' main cities, Seattle and Honolulu, the distance is about 3,124 miles. From our model that is $14,058 – $18,744 for a two-bedroom home and $16,167 – $21,556 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $10,122 – $13,496 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,748 – $8,997. Across the 5 city pairs we price between Washington and Hawaii, distances run from 3,030 to 3,362 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Washington to Hawaii take?
Seattle to Honolulu is 7 days on the road (about 57 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 Washington to Hawaii?
Yes. A move from Washington into Hawaii is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 458 listed movers based in Washington, 149 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Washington.
What is the cheapest way to move from Washington to Hawaii?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,748 – $8,997 for a two-bedroom home over 3,124 miles against $14,058 – $18,744 with full-service movers. A container, about $10,122 – $13,496, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Washington to Hawaii each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,329 people (±1,535) moved from Washington to Hawaii that year, against about 2,534 (±953) from Hawaii to Washington. That makes Washington the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Hawaii among the states.