A move within Oʻahu can be arranged by road; a move between Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi or Hawaiʻi Island adds a port, ocean transport and delivery coordination. Pricing depends on shipment volume, loading schedules, home access and whether the mover packs, loads the container and delivers on the other island. Mainland and overseas moves add other companies and paperwork.
Hawaii’s Public Utilities Commission regulates passenger and property carriers. Its published cargo classifications include household goods; the commission administers certificates, permits, tariffs and active-carrier lists. Before hiring for a move between points in Hawaii, look up the legal entity in current reports and ask whether its certificate covers the goods and each island on your route. A PUC number on a commercial website is a detail to confirm in the official system.
Royal Hawaiian Movers publishes certificate PUC 85-C and offices on Oʻahu, Maui, in Hilo, Kona and on Kauaʻi. It advertises local and inter-island moves, mainland-origin or destination shipments, storage and vehicle transport. Town & Country, with its corporate office in Hilo and locations in Kona and Kapolei, states that it has PUC authority on Oʻahu and the Big Island and agents on Maui, Lānaʻi, Kauaʻi and Molokaʻi. In either case, confirm which entity handles each leg.
Favorable comments checked on the exact Google Maps listings mention pre-move assistance, courteous crews, coordination with local providers and quick handling of particular jobs. An inter-island route may involve several teams and an ocean booking, so ask who your contact will be, what updates you will receive and how a change to the vessel schedule is communicated.
Royal Hawaiian says it is not a licensed Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) and uses its affiliate DeWitt Move Worldwide and other licensed OTIs for that part of international moves. This does not by itself change its published domestic services, but it helps identify who handles international ocean transportation. For any interstate route, also check in FMCSA the carrier or broker moving the shipment to the mainland.
Request a visual inventory and an itemized estimate for packing, materials, pickup, port transfer, ocean freight, unloading, delivery and temporary storage. If you are shipping a car, ask about vehicle transport separately. Confirm estimated departure and arrival windows and who is responsible for loss or delay at each stage; a single total may conceal handoffs between operators.
Royal Hawaiian has a quote form; Town & Country accepts inquiries through its contact form. The profiles of Royal Hawaiian Movers and Town & Country in Hilo detail offices, services and advertised coverage.
Sources consulted
- Transportistas y certificados — Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.
- FAQ de certificados de motor carriers — Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.
- Reglas de motor carriers — Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 6-62.
- Protección federal en mudanzas interestatales — FMCSA.
- Ubicaciones, contactos y certificado PUC 85-C — Royal Hawaiian Movers.
- Mudanzas locales y servicio en cuatro islas — Royal Hawaiian Movers.
- Formulario de cotización — Royal Hawaiian Movers.
- Google Maps, ficha exacta de Honolulu — Google Maps.
- Oficinas, agentes y contacto — Town & Country Moving & Storage.
- Servicios y licencias PUC — Town & Country Moving & Storage.
- Google Maps, ficha exacta de Hilo — Google Maps.
Guide researched on October 18, 2026 using state codes, public agencies, official websites, FMCSA and exact Google Maps listings. Advertised coverage must be confirmed for each address and date. Google ratings and review counts are stored as metadata and are not repeated in narrative prose.
Check with the PUC that the carrier’s certificate covers household goods and every island on the route; for mainland moves, also verify federal authority and each agent’s responsibility.
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Honolulu-based operator with offices on Oʻahu, Maui, in Hilo and Kona, and on Kauaʻi. It lists local and inter-island moves, mainland-origin or destination routes, storage and vehicle transport, and publishes Hawaii PUC certificate 85-C.
Honolulu-based operator with offices on Oʻahu, Maui, in Hilo and Kona, and on Kauaʻi. It lists local and inter-island moves, mainland-origin or destination routes, storage and vehicle transport, and publishes Hawaii PUC certificate 85-C.
Company with its corporate office in Hilo and locations in Kapolei, Oʻahu, and Kona. It lists PUC authority for Oʻahu and the Big Island, and agents on Maui, Lānaʻi, Kauaʻi and Molokaʻi for household, office, long-distance and international moves and storage.
Company with its corporate office in Hilo and locations in Kapolei, Oʻahu, and Kona. It lists PUC authority for Oʻahu and the Big Island, and agents on Maui, Lānaʻi, Kauaʻi and Molokaʻi for household, office, long-distance and international moves and stor
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Official website of Royal Hawaiian Movers ↗
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Royal Hawaiian Movers · Accessed October 18, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official website of Royal Hawaiian Movers ↗
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Royal Hawaiian Movers · Accessed October 18, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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request a quote ↗
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Royal Hawaiian Movers · Accessed October 18, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Google Maps, ficha exacta de Honolulu ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed October 18, 2026
Ficha de 3017 Ualena Street consultada el 18/10/2026.
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Transportistas y certificados ↗
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Hawaii Public Utilities Commission · Accessed October 18, 2026
La PUC regula carriers de propiedad, incluyendo la clase household goods, y publica certificados y reportes activos.
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FAQ de certificados de motor carriers ↗
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Hawaii Public Utilities Commission · Accessed October 18, 2026
Explica el certificado de conveniencia pública para transportar propiedad por compensación en vías públicas, sujeto a exenciones.
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Reglas de motor carriers ↗
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Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 6-62 · Accessed October 18, 2026
Reglas oficiales sobre certificados y permisos; confirmar alcance por isla y clase de bienes.
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Protección federal en mudanzas interestatales ↗
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FMCSA · Accessed October 18, 2026
Obligaciones federales de registro y autoridad para transportistas/brokers de mudanzas que cruzan fronteras estatales.
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request a quote ↗
Primary source
Town & Country Moving & Storage · Accessed October 18, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Official website of Town & Country Moving & Storage ↗
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Town & Country Moving & Storage · Accessed October 18, 2026
Primary source for identity, concept, menu, and contact details.
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Google Maps, ficha exacta de Hilo ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed October 18, 2026
Ficha de oficina corporativa en 100 Makalika Street revisada el 18/10/2026.
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Transportistas y certificados ↗
Primary source
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission · Accessed October 18, 2026
La PUC regula carriers de propiedad, incluyendo la clase household goods, y publica certificados y reportes activos.
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FAQ de certificados de motor carriers ↗
Primary source
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission · Accessed October 18, 2026
Explica el certificado de conveniencia pública para transportar propiedad por compensación en vías públicas, sujeto a exenciones.
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Reglas de motor carriers ↗
Primary source
Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 6-62 · Accessed October 18, 2026
Reglas oficiales sobre certificados y permisos; confirmar alcance por isla y clase de bienes.
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Protección federal en mudanzas interestatales ↗
Primary source
FMCSA · Accessed October 18, 2026
Obligaciones federales de registro y autoridad para transportistas/brokers de mudanzas que cruzan fronteras estatales.
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Town & Country Moving & Storage logo ↗
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Official company website · Accessed October 18, 2026
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