Clovis, CA → Monterey, CA · Short-haul move
About 145 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,630–$3,910, delivery in 1–2 days, 279 carriers on the Clovis side and 12 in Monterey.
Monterey sits about 145 miles west of Clovis, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 12 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,630 and $3,910, before packing or storage.
On the Clovis side there are 279 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (157 of them authorized for interstate work), and 12 around Monterey (4 interstate). For an in-state 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 Monterey.
Clovis has a population of about 129,347 and Monterey about 30,000. Clovis is considerably denser (4,729 people per square mile versus 3,495), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,580 | $1,920 | $2,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,630 | $3,200 | $3,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,200 | $5,130 | $6,250 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,780 | $7,050 | $8,600 |
$300–$420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,690
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,630–$3,910
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: Paragon Industries INC
Legal name: Conner Logistics INC
Legal name: Go Express LLC
Legal name: 21st Century Moving LLC
Legal name: Valerio Lima
Legal name: Marcus Chubbs INC
Legal name: David Newell Johnson
Legal name: Jesus Ruelas Gamboa
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,580 to $2,350 for a one-bedroom, $2,630 to $3,910 for a two-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,250 for a three-bedroom and $5,780 to $8,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 145 road miles (123 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 12 min.
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.
No. Because both Clovis and Monterey are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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 Clovis–Monterey corridor.