Bowling Green, KY → Iowa City, IA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Bowling Green to Iowa City

About 499 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,130–$4,650, delivery in 1–3 days, 128 carriers on the Bowling Green side and 43 in Iowa City.

499 miroad distance
9 h 18 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,130–$4,6502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Bowling Green, Kentucky
To: Iowa City, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 499 miles (423 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 18 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 128 (97 interstate)
Movers at destination: 43 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Iowa City → Bowling Green

The route from Bowling Green, KY to Iowa City, IA covers roughly 499 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,130 to $4,650 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 18 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 43 around Iowa City (28 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 Iowa City.

Bowling Green has a population of about 76,000 and Iowa City about 75,000. Iowa City is the denser city (2,904 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 Iowa City

Full-service estimate for 499 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,250	$1,520	$1,860
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,880	$2,290	$2,790
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,130	$3,810	$4,650
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,000	$6,100	$7,440
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,880	$8,390	$10,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$810–$1,150

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

Portable container

$1,470–$2,150

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

Full-service mover

$3,130–$4,650

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

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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 Iowa City (destination)

Adamantine Spine Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC

USDOT: 1471037
MC: 556716
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (319) 325-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4766652
Based in: Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (319) 210-4857 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2471478
MC: 61612
Based in: Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (319) 624-2086 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slager Appliances

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2028718
MC: 1754363
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (319) 337-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC

USDOT: 1352324
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (319) 330-1629 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stannard Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 228904
MC: 166228
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (319) 351-1552 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bee'S Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy

USDOT: 2821656
MC: 1068797
Based in: Kalona, IA 52247 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (319) 530-1197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hardy Concierge Services LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4222688
Based in: North Liberty, IA 52317 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (319) 382-0721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Iowa City

Tips for this move

Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Bowling Green–Iowa City corridor.
Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.
Plan a first-night kit for Iowa City: bedding, toiletries, a few kitchen basics.
Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,250 to $1,860 for a studio, $1,880 to $2,790 for a one-bedroom, $3,130 to $4,650 for a two-bedroom, $5,000 to $7,440 for a three-bedroom and $6,880 to $10,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Iowa City from Bowling Green?

About 499 road miles (423 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 18 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Iowa 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 Iowa City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $810 to $1,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,150. 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–Iowa City corridor.