Cheyenne, WY → Grand Island, NE · Regional long-distance move
About 396 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,900–$4,320, delivery in 1–3 days, 31 carriers on the Cheyenne side and 85 in Grand Island.
Grand Island sits about 396 miles east of Cheyenne, which makes this an interstate relocation from Wyoming to Nebraska that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $2,900 to $4,320 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 7 h 32 min.
On the Cheyenne side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 85 around Grand Island (35 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 Grand Island.
Cheyenne has a population of about 66,000 and Grand Island about 53,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,792 and 1,764 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Nebraska does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,450 | $1,770 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,740 | $2,120 | $2,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,900 | $3,540 | $4,320 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,640 | $5,660 | $6,910 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,380 | $7,790 | $9,500 |
$560–$790
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,370–$2,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,900–$4,320
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Cheyenne, WY → Grand Island, 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: Johnson Storage & Moving Company
Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jr Moves LLC
Legal name: Grand Island Express INC
Legal name: Y And M Trucking LLC
Legal name: Mark Mack LLC
Legal name: Nas Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,190 to $1,770 for a studio, $1,740 to $2,590 for a one-bedroom, $2,900 to $4,320 for a two-bedroom, $4,640 to $6,910 for a three-bedroom and $6,380 to $9,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 396 road miles (335 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 32 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 Wyoming 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 $560 to $790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,020. 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 Cheyenne–Grand Island corridor.