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Davenport, IA → South Lake Tahoe, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Davenport to South Lake Tahoe

About 1,832 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,960–$10,360, delivery in 5–10 days, 98 carriers on the Davenport side and 11 in South Lake Tahoe.

  • 1,832 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,960–$10,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,832 miles (1,552 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
98 (78 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (7 interstate)

Reverse: South Lake Tahoe → Davenport

Moving from Davenport to South Lake Tahoe is a cross-country move of roughly 1,832 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 $6,960 to $10,360 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 32 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 11 around South Lake Tahoe (7 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 South Lake Tahoe.

Davenport has a population of about 100,358 and South Lake Tahoe about 21,000. South Lake Tahoe is the denser city (2,119 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.

Cost of moving from Davenport to South Lake Tahoe

Full-service estimate for 1,832 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,780 $3,400 $4,140
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,180 $5,090 $6,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,960 $8,490 $10,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,140 $13,580 $16,570
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,320 $18,680 $22,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,630–$3,720

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

Portable container

$2,660–$3,900

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

Full-service mover

$6,960–$10,360

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 Davenport (origin)

Mdn Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3205071
MC
1398328
Based in
Davenport, IA 52807 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
275 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (815) 306-3480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Npj Global Solution LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2525328
MC
716792
Based in
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (708) 880-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boost Express Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2453637
MC
847181
Based in
Davenport, IA 52801 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (708) 253-8182 Route Verify on FMCSA

Npj Global Solution LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9539980
MC
94140758
Based in
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (708) 880-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & B Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1731359
MC
634361
Based in
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (563) 200-5510 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bruce Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bruce R Petty INC

USDOT
873780
MC
693855
Based in
Davenport, IA 52802 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (563) 323-5435 Route Verify on FMCSA

D T S Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1708832
MC
627000
Based in
Davenport, IA 52802 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (563) 570-4596 Route Verify on FMCSA

F And A Truck Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3357533
MC
1074590
Based in
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (563) 381-0256 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Davenport

Near South Lake Tahoe (destination)

Mv Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mvt Express

USDOT
2507468
MC
869399
Based in
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (530) 318-5981 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lfod Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3940458
MC
1463269
Based in
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (775) 799-3268 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clayton Witte

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9020658
Based in
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (540) 292-4356 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rouse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4412017
MC
1733322
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89460 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (775) 364-4513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wilson Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Wilson Trucking Operations INC

USDOT
1835654
MC
665466
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89460 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (775) 265-2230 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carson Valley Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Barry Elwood Jones

USDOT
384361
MC
228843
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89410 (25 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (775) 782-7070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Manuel Jimenez Jr DBA South Lake Tahoe Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2678760
MC
115986
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89410 (25 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (530) 523-3352 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Way Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Ricky Richardson

USDOT
3122663
MC
105518
Based in
Somerset, CA 95684 (38 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (530) 622-0803 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in South Lake Tahoe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Davenport to South Lake Tahoe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,780 to $4,140 for a studio, $4,180 to $6,210 for a one-bedroom, $6,960 to $10,360 for a two-bedroom, $11,140 to $16,570 for a three-bedroom and $15,320 to $22,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is South Lake Tahoe from Davenport?

About 1,832 road miles (1,552 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Davenport to South Lake Tahoe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,630 to $3,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,660 to $3,900. 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 Davenport–South Lake Tahoe corridor.