Cedar Rapids, IA → Omaha, NE · Regional long-distance move
About 273 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,410–$3,590, delivery in 1–3 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 318 in Omaha.
Moving from Cedar Rapids to Omaha is a regional long-distance move of roughly 273 road miles, heading west from Iowa to Nebraska.
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 $2,410 to $3,590 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 5 h 24 min.
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 318 around Omaha (200 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 Omaha.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and Omaha about 488,797. Omaha is the denser city (3,433 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,450 | $1,760 | $2,150 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,410 | $2,940 | $3,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,860 | $4,700 | $5,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,300 | $6,460 | $7,890 |
$430–$610
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,260–$1,860
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,410–$3,590
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cedar Rapids, IA → Omaha, NE. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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: Transportation Specialists LTD
Legal name: Greater Omaha Express LLC
Legal name: Peace Messenger Transport INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,450 to $2,150 for a one-bedroom, $2,410 to $3,590 for a two-bedroom, $3,860 to $5,740 for a three-bedroom and $5,300 to $7,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 273 road miles (231 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 24 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Iowa 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $430 to $610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,860. 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–Omaha corridor.