Cowan Intermodal Group LLC
- USDOT
- 215194
- MC
- 155424
- Based in
- Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 239 trucks, 226 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1982
Baltimore, MD → Burbank, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,733 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,180–$13,650, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,335 carriers on the Baltimore side and 896 in Burbank.
The route from Baltimore, MD to Burbank, CA covers roughly 2,733 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $9,180 to $13,650 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).
On the Baltimore side there are 1,335 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (786 of them authorized for interstate work), and 896 around Burbank (350 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Burbank.
Baltimore has a population of about 569,997 and Burbank about 102,988. The two cities have comparable density (7,240 and 6,204 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Maryland, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,480 | $5,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,510 | $6,710 | $8,190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,180 | $11,190 | $13,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,680 | $17,900 | $21,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,190 | $24,620 | $30,030 |
$3,860–$5,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,460–$5,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,180–$13,650
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Baltimore, MD → Burbank, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Giant Of Maryland LLC
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,670 to $5,460 for a studio, $5,510 to $8,190 for a one-bedroom, $9,180 to $13,650 for a two-bedroom, $14,680 to $21,840 for a three-bedroom and $20,190 to $30,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,733 road miles (2,316 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Maryland into California makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,860 to $5,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,460 to $5,090. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Baltimore–Burbank corridor.