There's no single price to move to Wailuku — a studio coming from across the state costs a fraction of a 4-bedroom shipped cross-country. Use the tool above for your figure and the tables below for context.
| Home size | Local move | Long-distance move |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,800 – $2,150 | $5,600 – $6,725 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,475 – $2,975 | $7,975 – $9,550 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,425 – $4,100 | $11,250 – $13,500 |
| 3 bedroom | $4,775 – $5,725 | $16,025 – $19,225 |
| 4 bedroom | $6,925 – $8,325 | $23,450 – $28,125 |
Distances are approximate driving miles; the 2-bedroom estimate is a typical long-distance range.
| Moving from | Distance | Est. 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | ~3,122 mi | $10,875 – $13,050 |
| Denver, CO | ~4,106 mi | $10,875 – $13,050 |
| Houston, TX | ~4,781 mi | $10,875 – $13,050 |
| Chicago, IL | ~5,245 mi | $11,250 – $13,500 |
| Atlanta, GA | ~5,537 mi | $11,250 – $13,500 |
The biggest levers on your Wailuku quote:
How many rooms / cubic feet — the single biggest driver of your price.
Local moves are priced per volume; long-distance adds mileage and freight.
Full packing, bulky items and storage add to the base transport cost.
Wailuku is Maui's county seat, an older residential town tucked just west of Kahului. Because it sits minutes from the harbor, freight logistics mirror Kahului's: a mainland 2-bedroom by ocean container runs $11,250–$13,500 landed and delivered, and a studio around $5,600–$6,725. On-island and interisland moves run roughly $3,425–$4,100 for a 2-bedroom once the barge and port steps are counted.
Wailuku's older neighborhoods drive cost as much as the water crossing. Narrow streets, hillside lots, and vintage homes with tight access can extend crew time. Freight from Oahu rides the Young Brothers barge into nearby Kahului Harbor, then trucks the short hop into town. Layer on Hawaii's highest US cost of living, $0.40+/kWh electricity, and the 4.5% GET applied to moving services.
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For a typical 2-bedroom home, a long-distance move to Wailuku runs about $11,250–$13,500, while a local move is closer to $3,425–$4,100. Your exact price depends on volume, distance and services — the calculator above gives a figure for your move.
The main factors are how much you're moving (home size / cubic feet), the distance, the time of year, and extras like full packing or bulky items such as a piano or gym equipment.
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