Long-Distance Moving

Long-distance moving with one flat, all-in quote

A long-distance move for a typical 2 or 3 bedroom home costs $1,200 to $2,500 for 50 to 250 miles, $2,000 to $4,500 for 250 to 1,000 miles, and $3,500 to $7,500+ cross-country. The price is based on inventory and distance rather than the clock, with fuel, tolls, loading, and delivery in one written number and a real delivery window.

Clean modern Best Guys Movers truck ready for a long-distance move

What you get

What's included in every long-distance move

One flat, all-in quote. Loading, driving, fuel, tolls, and delivery in a single written number, with no per-mile meter running in the background.
A written delivery window. You know before booking when your things will arrive, and we text updates along the route.
One crew that owns your move. The people who load your home are accountable for it until it's delivered, not a chain of anonymous handoffs.
Full wrapping & inventory. Every piece is padded, wrapped, and checked onto a written inventory list you sign at both ends.
Disassembly & reassembly. Beds and standard furniture come apart for the road and get rebuilt at delivery.
Basic liability coverage. Included on every mile, with full-value protection available for the long haul.

Want the truck loaded box-perfect? Our packing crews pack for the highway, not just the hallway. New home not ready yet? We'll bridge the gap with secure storage and deliver when you are.

Full transparency

2026 long-distance moving prices

Typical flat quotes for a 2 or 3 bedroom home. Studios and 1-bedrooms land below these ranges; large houses above. Your exact number depends on inventory and distance.

Distance	Flat quote range (2–3 BR)	Typical delivery
50–250 miles (regional)	$1,200–$2,500	Same-day or next-day
250–1,000 miles (interstate)	$2,000–$4,500	1–4 days
1,000+ miles (cross-country)	$3,500–$7,500+	4–10 days
Full packing add-on	+15%–25%	Packed the day before loading
Storage-in-transit	$100–$400/month	When the new home isn't ready

Updated August 2026, based on U.S. interstate market rates. See the full price guide

How long-distance pricing works

Local moves bill by time; long-distance moves bill by inventory and distance. Your inventory determines how many cubic feet you take up on the truck, the mileage determines the route cost, and those two numbers make your flat quote. That's why an accurate inventory matters more than anything else, and why we do a proper walkthrough (in person or on video) before quoting instead of guessing over the phone.

It's also why the single best way to lower a long-distance quote is to move less stuff. Shipping an $80 particleboard bookcase 1,500 miles can cost more than replacing it. Sell it, donate it, and spend the savings on furniture that survives the trip.

Delivery windows, explained honestly

Nobody can promise "Tuesday at 2 PM" from 1,800 miles away without lying a little. What we promise instead is a written window, say 4 to 7 days, plus updates as the truck moves. Dedicated-truck moves get the tightest windows because your shipment drives straight through. Consolidated moves trade a wider window for a 20% to 30% lower price. Both are honest options; we'll price both and let you choose.

Making a cross-country move easier

Book 3 to 5 weeks out. Long-distance capacity is tighter than local, especially May through September.
Keep a "drives with me" kit with documents, medications, chargers, a few days of clothes, and anything you'd hate to lose.
Measure the new place. Confirm the couch fits through the new door before it rides 1,000 miles. (If it doesn't, our hoisting crew has seen worse.)
Photograph valuables before loading. You'll almost certainly never need the photos, which is the point.

Long-distance questions

Long-Distance Moving FAQ

How much does a long-distance move cost in 2026?

For a typical 2 or 3 bedroom home: $1,200 to $2,500 for moves of 50 to 250 miles, $2,000 to $4,500 for 250 to 1,000 miles, and $3,500 to $7,500+ for cross-country moves over 1,000 miles. Smaller homes cost less, bigger homes more. Your exact flat price is based on your inventory and the distance, and it's locked in writing before the truck rolls.

How is long-distance moving priced, hourly or flat?

Flat, always. Long-distance moves are priced by inventory (how much space your things take on the truck) and distance, never by the clock. Traffic on I-80, a slow elevator, a rainy loading day: all our problem, not your bill. You get one all-in written number that covers loading, driving, fuel, tolls, and delivery.

How long does delivery take on a long-distance move?

Moves under 250 miles usually deliver same-day or next-day. For 250 to 1,000 miles, plan on 1 to 4 days; cross-country typically runs 4 to 10 days. Before you book, we give you a written delivery window, and we text updates along the route so you're never left wondering where the truck went.

Will my stuff share a truck with other people's moves?

Depends on the option you pick. A dedicated truck is fastest and yours alone. Consolidated shipping shares truck space between a few moves heading the same direction; it's 20% to 30% cheaper, with a slightly wider delivery window. Either way your items are inventoried, wrapped, and separated, and the price and window are in writing.

What can't go on the truck for a long-distance move?

Federal rules and common sense keep a few things off the truck: propane tanks, gasoline, paint, aerosols, and other flammables; perishable food; plants (most states restrict them crossing lines); and irreplaceables like jewelry, passports, cash, and medications, which should ride with you. We'll send a full checklist when you book.

Moving across state lines?

Tell us where you're headed and we'll come back within the hour (during business hours) with a flat, all-in written quote and a real delivery window.

✓ One all-in number, fuel & tolls included
✓ Written delivery window
✓ No obligation, compare us to anyone