Moving To Hawaii Category: Moving to Hawaii
 
Posted By:
Derek
7/28/2008
1:58:16 PM

How long does it take to get my stuff to Hawaii?

It’s always a good idea to ask what the normal transit time is for your move. It can vary drastically from company to company. You’ll probably run into some companies that can take up to a month or longer to move your stuff to Hawaii!  Here’s a little insight into the differences between companies you might choose when moving to Hawaii.

Rental Trucks

Oops, can’t do that. There is this big thing called the Pacific Ocean. Just checking to see if you were paying attention. Moving on…

Full Service Hawaii Moving Companies

Hiring a full service company to move everything for you sounds convenient.  They pack, load, unload – you just sit back and watch. When it comes time to make the reservation, you’ll probably hear that it can take anywhere from 10 to 60 days to get your stuff delivered to you in Hawaii.

If your fill up either a 20 ft. or 40 ft. ocean container, more than likely you’ll get it there earlier than later. But, if you’ve got too much for a 20 ft. container and not enough for a 40 ft. container, you might be waiting a while (a 3 bedroom home will usually need more than a 20 ft., but won’t fill up a 40 ft.).  If you can’t fill the container up, the moving company will typically co-mingle your goods with another shipment. Usually, if there isn’t one moving in that direction when yours needs to move, they’ll wait until they get a full container load.

Note to self – if you choose this option, take extra clothes and find some things to do in Hawaii to pass the time.

U-Pack

Because U-Pack is a division of ABF Freight System, Inc., we move your items along with commercial freight. (That is unless you are loading into your exclusive-use ocean container) So, if you have a small shipment and use a ReloCube or two, we can place them into a large ocean container and place commercial freight in the container as well. We ship these containers out of California twice a week, so you should have your shipment in Hawaii about a week after we get it to California. And if you are using a full container (whether it be a 20ft, 40ft or 45ft container), it will also be in Hawaii about a week after it arrives in California. Sounds like the best option to me! 

Note to self -Take a swimsuit and find the best beaches in Hawaii!

Want to see how much moving to Hawaii costs with ABF U-Pack? Feel free to give me a little information about your move (where you're moving from, an estimated move date, and the size of your move) and I'll gladly email you a free moving quote, or you can enter your information online and we'll send you a free moving quote.

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Comments
Name: Anonymous
Date: 9-3-2008
Derek: Thank you for the post. I found it just in time for deciding!
I am currently arranging & been working on my relocation to HI in 2 weeks. Your post on time lines helped me determining on the overall transit time. Thank you sooo much.
Name: Rhett Fahrney
Date: 11-6-2008
I highly recommend visiting hawaii first before the big move. I would stay in one of these two hotels Hotel Honolulu or Hotel Honolulu.
Name: Customer
Date: 2-20-2009
Moving to hawaii was never so easy. But reading this post many feel its a lot easier. Thank you.
-a blogger.
Name: Stacy C.
Date: 3-3-2009
this website is cool! I am researching for my move to Hawaii and am wondering- can a vehicle be put in the 20ft or 40 ft container? I am also trying to get prices.
Name: Derek
Date: 3-3-2009
Stacy,
Some companies allow vehicles in the containers and some do not. ABF U-Pack does not. We suggest that you contact Dependable Auto Shippers at 888-231-4948 to obtain a quote from them for shipping your vehicle. If you do choose to move your vehicle in a container, I would suggest that you get it professionally loaded. It is extremely important that your car is secured properly.

I would be happy to get you a price for your move. Can you give me a little information about what you are moving? Size of home? Where from and to? Approximate date?
Name: Mack
Date: 6-21-2009
Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about moving a couple of boxes to hawaii?? they would be filled with just housedhold goods..that is all i need moved, so i was curious how i should go about doing that?
Name: Derek
Date: 6-22-2009
Mack, if you only have a few moving boxes, ABF U-Pack can ship you on one of our TruckPacks. This is basically a large, heavy-duty moving box on a pallet. It measures 48" X 40" X 38" (LWH). You would take your moving boxes to our nearest terminal to you and load them into the TruckPack. Then, we will ship it to our Honolulu terminal where you can go pick up your moving boxes. If you would like a price for this, just let me know where you are moving from. Thanks!
Name: Judith
Date: 7-9-2009
need to talk to you re: moving some household goods from MA to Kona, Hawaii in mid October 2009. Please call me at 508-628-8042 (EST).
Name: Elen C.
Date: 9-7-2009
I’m having a hard time finding moving companies who go to to Knoa, HI. Do you? How do I find out how much it costs?
Name: Derek
Date: 9-8-2009
Elen, I assume that you meant Kailua Kona, HI, correct? If so, we do deliver there. Are you moving an apartment or a house? We have ReloCubes which are small moving containers that can hold approximately the contents of a studio apartment. Or, we can move you in a 20 or 40 ft ocean container which are designed for the larger homes. Let me know and I'll be happy to provide you with a moving quote.
Name: Jane
Date: 12-17-2009
Hi Derek! Glad I found this. What are the other dimensions of an ocean container? (20 feet by what by what?) How many relo cubes would fit in a 20 foot container? How big is a container compared to a moving van? (We don’t want to take too much furniture with us, but do have a lot of other junk in 1 BR and 2 offices. Can’t figure out how much space we need.) Does it cost more to move at certain times of the year or month than others? In summer, do we have to worry about our items getting baked in the sun as they are transported across the country and then the ocean? What kind of locks are used on the relocubes? Sorry for all the questions, and thanks in advance for the answers!
Name: Derek
Date: 12-18-2009
Jane, it sounds like you have been doing a lot of thinking about your move to Hawaii! The 20ft container is 8ft wide and 8ft high. Three ReloCubes is just slightly smaller than the 20ft container. You might try our Room-by-Room Space Estimator to try to estimate the space you need. Normally, you will see a little bit of a increase in price during the summer months. Also, the end of each month is usually a little more expensive as well. If you are moving in the summer, you really should not have to worry about the heat. While it may get warm inside the container, I am unaware of any claims of any damage due to heat. You can use a standard key lock on the ReloCube. It can be something like you would use at a storage facility. We recommend an 1 1/2 inch lock. Hope this helps with you research! Thanks for the post!
Name: trista
Date: 1-26-2010
Hello! I’m looking into getting a container to move about 200 cubic feet, what would you recommend? It is already boxed up and mostly boxes, with a couple larger items (I had someone estimate about 200-300 cubic feet) Of course we could always dwindle down to lower the price.
Name: Derek
Date: 1-26-2010
Trista, it sounds like our ReloCube might be right for you. The ReloCube has approximately 336 cubic feet available for you to load your items. It looks like you just requested a quote from us. So, what I will do is work you up a quote from door-to-door and also from terminal-to-terminal. Since you have mainly boxes, the terminal-to-terminal move might be just right for you. Let me know if you have any questions about your quote. Thanks!
Name: Heather
Date: 2-1-2010
Derek, could you please email me? You sound like the person I need to talk to about our upcoming move to Hawaii. Thanks!
Name: Amy
Date: 2-18-2010
Derek, It’s looking like we will be moving to Hawaii in the next few months and I am beginning to research the best shipping options available. I am wondering what the cost would be to ship a 20 ft. container from Wyoming to Honolulu? What is the cost per "ReloCube" that you speak of above? Also, is there a weight limit that I would need to worry about, or is it simply the size constraints? As far as the loading/unloading process we have moved many times and are quite the "do-it-yourselfers" and we would be happy to do that work if it means we could save on the cost of the move. Can these containers or ReloCubes simply be dropped off for you to pack? Moving across the Pacific is proving to be a bit more overwhelming than across the country, thanks for your help in advance!
Name: Derek
Date: 2-18-2010
Amy, as a "do-it-yourselfer" you should find U-Pack the way to go. Whether you use the ReloCube or an ocean container, we would drop off the equipment for you to load. Then, we take care of the transportation costs including fuel. We will deliver it to you in Hawaii and you unload it. It's pretty much that simple!

One thing that I have noticed is that we currently do not have ReloCube service in Wyoming. However, the ocean container would not be a problem. I will send you an email shortly to get your cities, and then I can provide you with an accurate quote. We would love to get at the least the stress of moving your items out of the way. I'm sure you have plenty more to think about than just how to get your stuff to Hawaii!
Name: Sonia
Date: 6-2-2010
We are relocating from Southern CA to Oahu 7/1/10 and need a shipping quote. Our home in CA is 2 BR. We are shipping some furniture, boxes and garage items (bikes, surfboards, golf bag, etc.). I also need to relocate my Eurovan. Please contact me ASAP. Thank you.

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