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Chico, CA → Fayetteville, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Chico to Fayetteville

About 2,774 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,740–$13,000, delivery in 7–14 days, 47 carriers on the Chico side and 324 in Fayetteville.

  • 2,774 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,740–$13,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,774 miles (2,351 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
47 (22 interstate)
Movers at destination
324 (197 interstate)

Reverse: Fayetteville → Chico

The route from Chico, CA to Fayetteville, NC covers roughly 2,774 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $8,740 to $13,000 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 48 hours (6 driving days).

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 324 around Fayetteville (197 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 Fayetteville.

Chico has a population of about 105,081 and Fayetteville about 209,120. Chico is considerably denser (2,976 people per square mile versus 1,406), 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 North Carolina 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 Fayetteville

Full-service estimate for 2,774 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,500 $4,260 $5,200
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,240 $6,400 $7,800
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,740 $10,660 $13,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,980 $17,050 $20,810
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,230 $23,450 $28,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,900–$5,510

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

Portable container

$3,500–$5,140

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

Full-service mover

$8,740–$13,000

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.

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 Fayetteville (destination)

Wegoleball Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Remnants LLC

USDOT
4283574
MC
1665569
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28303 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,513 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (472) 210-1920 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mmx Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2831528
MC
946172
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28306 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (910) 425-2539 Route Verify on FMCSA

Omni Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
302306
MC
241642
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (910) 483-4195 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piedmont Van And Storage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
301720
MC
211535
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28306 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (910) 485-6109 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchants Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
154235
MC
129323
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (910) 401-0441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Terminal Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
479541
MC
251813
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (910) 401-0441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Custom Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
230282
MC
164025
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (910) 488-3101 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Professional Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pro Moving Services LLC

USDOT
3836891
MC
1393888
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (984) 363-5703 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 324 movers in Fayetteville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,500 to $5,200 for a studio, $5,240 to $7,800 for a one-bedroom, $8,740 to $13,000 for a two-bedroom, $13,980 to $20,810 for a three-bedroom and $19,230 to $28,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fayetteville from Chico?

About 2,774 road miles (2,351 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 North Carolina 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 Fayetteville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,900 to $5,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,500 to $5,140. 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–Fayetteville corridor.