Smith Seed Services LLC
- USDOT
- 317331
- MC
- 157684
- Based in
- Halsey, OR 97348 (15 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 20 trucks, 17 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1988
Corvallis, OR → Ventura, CA · Long-distance move
About 877 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,030–$7,480, delivery in 2–5 days, 38 carriers on the Corvallis side and 71 in Ventura.
Ventura sits about 877 miles south of Corvallis, which makes this an interstate relocation from Oregon to California that most movers classify as a 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 $5,030 to $7,480 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 49 min.
On the Corvallis side there are 38 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 71 around Ventura (15 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 Ventura.
Corvallis has a population of about 60,000 and Ventura about 109,914. The two cities have comparable density (4,124 and 5,058 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Oregon, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,010 | $2,450 | $2,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,020 | $3,680 | $4,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,030 | $6,130 | $7,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,050 | $9,810 | $11,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,070 | $13,500 | $16,460 |
$1,200–$1,700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,800–$2,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,030–$7,480
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Corvallis, OR → Ventura, CA. 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: Bertsch Transfer & Storage Co
Legal name: John Lagomarsino
Legal name: Movegreen INC
Legal name: Cnl Transportation LLC
Legal name: Daniel Silveira
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,010 to $2,990 for a studio, $3,020 to $4,490 for a one-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,480 for a two-bedroom, $8,050 to $11,970 for a three-bedroom and $11,070 to $16,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 877 road miles (743 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 49 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Oregon into California 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 $1,200 to $1,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. 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 Corvallis–Ventura corridor.