Concord, CA → Columbia, MO · Cross-country move
About 1,888 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,090–$10,550, delivery in 5–10 days, 152 carriers on the Concord side and 53 in Columbia.
Moving from Concord to Columbia is a cross-country move of roughly 1,888 road miles, heading east from California to Missouri.
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 $7,090 to $10,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 driving days).
On the Concord side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (49 of them authorized for interstate work), and 53 around Columbia (33 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 Columbia.
Concord has a population of about 123,261 and Columbia about 130,851. Concord is considerably denser (4,098 people per square mile versus 1,899), 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 Missouri than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,840 | $3,460 | $4,220 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,250 | $5,190 | $6,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,090 | $8,650 | $10,550 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,350 | $13,840 | $16,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,600 | $19,020 | $23,210 |
$2,690–$3,800
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,710–$3,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,090–$10,550
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Concord, CA → Columbia, MO. 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: Sharjo LLC
Legal name: Durkee Drayage Company
Legal name: Tmt Mid Mo INC
Legal name: 4d Hauling LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,840 to $4,220 for a studio, $4,250 to $6,330 for a one-bedroom, $7,090 to $10,550 for a two-bedroom, $11,350 to $16,880 for a three-bedroom and $15,600 to $23,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,888 road miles (1,600 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California into Missouri 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 $2,690 to $3,800 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,710 to $3,980. 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 Concord–Columbia corridor.