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Garden City, KS

Bowling Green, KY → Garden City, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Bowling Green to Garden City

About 935 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,130–$6,140, delivery in 2–5 days, 128 carriers on the Bowling Green side and 19 in Garden City.

  • 935 miroad distance
  • 16 h 49 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,130–$6,1402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 935 miles (793 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 49 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
128 (97 interstate)
Movers at destination
19 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Garden City → Bowling Green

The route from Bowling Green, KY to Garden City, KS covers roughly 935 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,130 to $6,140 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 49 min.

On the Bowling Green side there are 128 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (97 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Garden City (13 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 Garden City.

Bowling Green has a population of about 76,000 and Garden City about 28,000. Garden City is the denser city (2,557 people per square mile versus 1,742 in Bowling Green), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Bowling Green to Garden City

Full-service estimate for 935 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,650 $2,010 $2,460
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,480 $3,020 $3,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,130 $5,030 $6,140
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,600 $8,050 $9,820
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,080 $11,070 $13,510

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,410–$1,990

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

Portable container

$1,850–$2,730

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

Full-service mover

$4,130–$6,140

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Bowling Green, KY → Garden City, KS. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Bowling Green (origin)

As Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2184631
MC
758488
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
152 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (270) 780-5201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taz Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Taz Trucking INC

USDOT
1268158
MC
492697
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42104 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
93 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (270) 782-9093 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bluegrass Dedicated LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2159714
MC
750623
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
92 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (502) 957-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gold Star Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2369624
MC
812858
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenline Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1632617
MC
602053
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (270) 796-8861 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mr Trans LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1349293
MC
545266
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (270) 991-1753 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2116677
MC
737785
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (270) 320-2180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emirate Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2592057
MC
909331
Based in
Bowling Green, KY 42104 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (270) 799-9769 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 128 movers in Bowling Green

Near Garden City (destination)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 290-9858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Matthew J Bribiesca

USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (620) 277-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hendersons Delivery And Service Solutions LLC

USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (620) 272-0458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nicholas Matthew Smith

USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 277-5964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (620) 937-1408 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R D Norris INC

USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (620) 276-2326 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 805-2513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Yatsa Morgan

USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (303) 501-4171 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Garden City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bowling Green to Garden City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,460 for a studio, $2,480 to $3,680 for a one-bedroom, $4,130 to $6,140 for a two-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,820 for a three-bedroom and $9,080 to $13,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garden City from Bowling Green?

About 935 road miles (793 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 49 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Kentucky into Kansas 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 Bowling Green to Garden City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,410 to $1,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,730. 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 Bowling Green–Garden City corridor.