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Chico, CA → Ashland, OR · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Chico to Ashland

About 206 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,700–$4,020, delivery in 1–2 days, 47 carriers on the Chico side and 5 in Ashland.

  • 206 miroad distance
  • 4 h 15 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,700–$4,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 206 miles (174 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 15 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
47 (22 interstate)
Movers at destination
5 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Ashland → Chico

The route from Chico, CA to Ashland, OR covers roughly 206 miles by road, a north-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 $2,700 to $4,020 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 15 min.

On the Chico side there are 47 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (22 of them authorized for interstate work), and 5 around Ashland (1 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 Ashland.

Chico has a population of about 105,081 and Ashland about 21,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,976 and 3,219 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Oregon than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Chico to Ashland

Full-service estimate for 206 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,430 $1,750 $2,130
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,620 $1,980 $2,410
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,700 $3,300 $4,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,330 $5,280 $6,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,950 $7,260 $8,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$360–$510

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

Portable container

$1,200–$1,770

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

Full-service mover

$2,700–$4,020

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Chico, CA → Ashland, OR. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Chico (origin)

S And L Food Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: S&l Meat Sales Company

USDOT
2616732
MC
1018786
Based in
Chico, CA 95927 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (530) 343-7953 Verify on FMCSA

Murdock'S Moving & Hauling INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3421940
MC
1416634
Based in
Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (530) 354-8089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dream Moore Incorporated

USDOT
1632139
MC
601878
Based in
Chico, CA 95928 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (530) 895-8871 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cleanrite Cleaning & Restoration

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cleanrite INC

USDOT
2672752
MC
1291331
Based in
Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (530) 891-0333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Straight Path Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2460069
MC
849884
Based in
Chico, CA 95926 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (530) 720-8915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zepeda'S Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ulises Zepeda

USDOT
3369808
MC
1080234
Based in
Chico, CA 95928 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (530) 519-5521 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Move Anything

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wade Logan

USDOT
1216126
MC
507371
Based in
Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (530) 896-0348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lifestyle Auto LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4350535
MC
1700995
Based in
Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (754) 317-8314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 47 movers in Chico

Near Ashland (destination)

Earth Stewards LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2186546
Based in
Talent, OR 97540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (541) 646-1864 Route Verify on FMCSA

Junior Mover

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Gary E Stamps

USDOT
2205624
Based in
Ashland, OR 97520 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (541) 621-3059 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peoples Warehouse INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
26826
MC
32168
Based in
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (541) 884-7425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jamayca'S Holdings LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1840557
MC
667062
Based in
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (541) 539-8181 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&c Hauling Limited Liability Company

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3482383
MC
1143370
Based in
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (541) 827-9116 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 5 movers in Ashland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chico to Ashland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,130 for a studio, $1,620 to $2,410 for a one-bedroom, $2,700 to $4,020 for a two-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,440 for a three-bedroom and $5,950 to $8,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ashland from Chico?

About 206 road miles (174 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 15 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 California 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Chico to Ashland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $360 to $510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,770. 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 Chico–Ashland corridor.