Burbank, CA → Tuscaloosa, AL · Cross-country move
About 2,082 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,290–$10,850, delivery in 5–10 days, 896 carriers on the Burbank side and 80 in Tuscaloosa.
Moving from Burbank to Tuscaloosa is a cross-country move of roughly 2,082 road miles, heading east from California to Alabama.
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 $7,290 to $10,850 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 36 hours (5 driving days).
On the Burbank side there are 896 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (350 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around Tuscaloosa (39 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 Tuscaloosa.
Burbank has a population of about 102,988 and Tuscaloosa about 114,316. Burbank is considerably denser (6,204 people per square mile versus 1,609), 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 Alabama than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,920 | $3,560 | $4,340 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,370 | $5,330 | $6,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,290 | $8,890 | $10,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,660 | $14,230 | $17,350 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,040 | $19,560 | $23,860 |
$2,890–$4,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,880–$4,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,290–$10,850
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,920 to $4,340 for a studio, $4,370 to $6,510 for a one-bedroom, $7,290 to $10,850 for a two-bedroom, $11,660 to $17,350 for a three-bedroom and $16,040 to $23,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,082 road miles (1,765 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California into Alabama 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 $2,890 to $4,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,880 to $4,230. 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 Burbank–Tuscaloosa corridor.