A moving to Hawaii timeline needs around 4-6 months of lead time in either direction. That is because of pet quarantine requirements and ocean freight shipping timelines. These timelines don’t exist with a typical mainland move.
Moving away from Hawaii can be difficult both emotionally and logistically. This is especially true if you were born and raised there, you’re leaving family and friends behind, or you enjoy living there but you must go.
Shipping a car from Hawaii generally costs anywhere from $1,000 to $2,500. Household goods can cost between $5,000 to $14,000 or more based on volume.
Making the choice to leave Hawaii was not an easy one. We had to consider so many things. Of course the obvious: we’d be leaving the beauty of the island such as the beaches and nature. We’d be leaving the friends we’ve made behind (that was really hard). However, the signs it’s time to leave…