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Grand Island, NE

Bethesda, MD → Grand Island, NE · Long-distance move

Movers from Bethesda to Grand Island

About 1,333 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,580–$8,310, delivery in 3–7 days, 660 carriers on the Bethesda side and 85 in Grand Island.

  • 1,333 miroad distance
  • 23 h 41 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,580–$8,3102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,333 miles (1,130 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 41 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
660 (397 interstate)
Movers at destination
85 (35 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Island → Bethesda

Grand Island sits about 1,333 miles west of Bethesda, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maryland to Nebraska that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,580 to $8,310 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 41 min.

On the Bethesda side there are 660 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 of them authorized for interstate work), and 85 around Grand Island (35 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 Grand Island.

Bethesda has a population of about 68,000 and Grand Island about 53,000. Bethesda is considerably denser (5,132 people per square mile versus 1,764), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Nebraska than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Bethesda to Grand Island

Full-service estimate for 1,333 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,230 $2,720 $3,320
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,350 $4,090 $4,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,580 $6,810 $8,310
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,940 $10,900 $13,290
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,290 $14,980 $18,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,820–$2,570

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,210–$3,250

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,580–$8,310

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Bethesda (origin)

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418499
MC
63919
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (301) 670-4600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308320
MC
1053236
Based in
Beltsville, MD 20705 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

E&n Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3588170
MC
1214409
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (240) 364-4387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj LLC

USDOT
1442953
MC
545874
Based in
Rockville, MD 20850 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (240) 403-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC

USDOT
1300300
MC
504611
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3268506
MC
1031430
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20785 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bookstore Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2005212
MC
707471
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20781 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (202) 570-4697 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 660 movers in Bethesda

Near Grand Island (destination)

Grand Island Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Grand Island Express INC

USDOT
54988
MC
135283
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
158 trucks, 164 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (308) 384-8555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tom'S Delivery Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1174681
MC
471083
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (308) 383-1665 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yeral R Menendez

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Y And M Trucking LLC

USDOT
2548189
MC
887320
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (308) 675-1026 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunset Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4227519
MC
1635024
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (308) 850-6592 Route Verify on FMCSA

Central Nebraska Transload Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2370201
MC
813134
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (308) 384-4477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amp Works LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2540706
MC
1671268
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (308) 690-6259 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mack Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mark Mack LLC

USDOT
2781913
MC
926617
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (308) 380-3026 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nas Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nas Trucking LLC

USDOT
1370171
MC
523881
Based in
Grand Island, NE 68803 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (308) 379-0963 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 85 movers in Grand Island

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bethesda to Grand Island?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,230 to $3,320 for a studio, $3,350 to $4,990 for a one-bedroom, $5,580 to $8,310 for a two-bedroom, $8,940 to $13,290 for a three-bedroom and $12,290 to $18,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Island from Bethesda?

About 1,333 road miles (1,130 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 41 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Maryland into Nebraska 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Bethesda to Grand Island?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,820 to $2,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,250. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Bethesda–Grand Island corridor.