Mdn Freight INC
- USDOT
- 3205071
- MC
- 1398328
- Based in
- Davenport, IA 52807 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 275 trucks, 155 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2018
Davenport, IA → Santa Barbara, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,949 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,160–$10,660, delivery in 5–10 days, 98 carriers on the Davenport side and 27 in Santa Barbara.
Moving from Davenport to Santa Barbara is a cross-country move of roughly 1,949 road miles, heading west from Iowa to California.
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 $7,160 to $10,660 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 34 hours (4 driving days).
On the Davenport side there are 98 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (78 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Santa Barbara (9 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 Santa Barbara.
Davenport has a population of about 100,358 and Santa Barbara about 88,000. Santa Barbara is the denser city (4,549 people per square mile versus 1,594 in Davenport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Iowa, 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 | $2,870 | $3,490 | $4,260 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,300 | $5,240 | $6,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,160 | $8,740 | $10,660 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,460 | $13,980 | $17,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,760 | $19,220 | $23,450 |
$2,750–$3,890
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,760–$4,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,160–$10,660
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Davenport, IA → Santa Barbara, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,870 to $4,260 for a studio, $4,300 to $6,390 for a one-bedroom, $7,160 to $10,660 for a two-bedroom, $11,460 to $17,050 for a three-bedroom and $15,760 to $23,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,949 road miles (1,652 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 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 Iowa 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 $2,750 to $3,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,760 to $4,060. 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 Davenport–Santa Barbara corridor.