Cedar Rapids, IA → Corvallis, OR · Cross-country move
About 1,876 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,490–$9,650, delivery in 5–10 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 38 in Corvallis.
Moving from Cedar Rapids to Corvallis is a cross-country move of roughly 1,876 road miles, heading west from Iowa to Oregon.
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 $6,490 to $9,650 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 33 hours (4 driving days).
On the Cedar Rapids side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 of them authorized for interstate work), and 38 around Corvallis (17 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 Corvallis.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Corvallis about 60,000. Corvallis is the denser city (4,124 people per square mile versus 1,910 in Cedar Rapids), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Oregon is a higher-cost state than Iowa, 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 | $2,600 | $3,170 | $3,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,890 | $4,750 | $5,790 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,490 | $7,910 | $9,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,380 | $12,660 | $15,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,280 | $17,410 | $21,240 |
$2,680–$3,780
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,690–$3,960
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,490–$9,650
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.
Legal name: Crst Expedited INC
Legal name: Berns Moving INC
Legal name: Wgm Logistic Group INC
Legal name: Bertsch Transfer & Storage Co
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,600 to $3,860 for a studio, $3,890 to $5,790 for a one-bedroom, $6,490 to $9,650 for a two-bedroom, $10,380 to $15,450 for a three-bedroom and $14,280 to $21,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,876 road miles (1,590 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 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 Iowa into Oregon 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 $2,680 to $3,780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,690 to $3,960. 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 Cedar Rapids–Corvallis corridor.