Scottsbluff, NE

Downey, CA → Scottsbluff, NE · Long-distance move

Movers from Downey to Scottsbluff

About 1,131 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,440–$8,100, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,488 carriers on the Downey side and 21 in Scottsbluff.

  • 1,131 miroad distance
  • 20 h 12 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,440–$8,1002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,131 miles (958 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 12 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,488 (629 interstate)
Movers at destination
21 (16 interstate)

Reverse: Scottsbluff → Downey

The route from Downey, CA to Scottsbluff, NE covers roughly 1,131 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,440 to $8,100 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 12 min.

On the Downey side there are 1,488 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (629 of them authorized for interstate work), and 21 around Scottsbluff (16 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 Scottsbluff.

Downey has a population of about 108,468 and Scottsbluff about 15,000. Downey is considerably denser (9,222 people per square mile versus 2,177), 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 Nebraska than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Downey to Scottsbluff

Full-service estimate for 1,131 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,180 $2,650 $3,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,270 $3,980 $4,860
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,440 $6,640 $8,100
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,710 $10,620 $12,960
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,970 $14,600 $17,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,610–$2,280

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

Portable container

$2,030–$2,980

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

Full-service mover

$5,440–$8,100

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 Downey (origin)

White Arrow LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
577394
MC
281042
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
414 trucks, 408 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069767
MC
445668
Based in
Long Beach, CA 90805 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
480301
MC
619388
Based in
Commerce, CA 90022 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
424572
Based in
Vernon, CA 90058 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Roadex Cy INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1398199
MC
589053
Based in
Carson, CA 90810 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All 1,488 movers in Downey

Near Scottsbluff (destination)

Douglas Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3974463
MC
1486188
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

S C Blanton Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2964567
MC
6709
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Jody Shellito

Licensed interstate
USDOT
666294
MC
315220
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

J&a Transportation INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
896528
MC
471142
Based in
Minatate, NE 69356 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

U And U Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
626338
MC
301563
Based in
Morill, NE 69358 (22 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Avila'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1136370
MC
480651
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Montelongo Trucking & Son LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1675002
MC
1093782
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

E & M Garza LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1464695
MC
553270
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 21 movers in Scottsbluff

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Downey to Scottsbluff?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,180 to $3,240 for a studio, $3,270 to $4,860 for a one-bedroom, $5,440 to $8,100 for a two-bedroom, $8,710 to $12,960 for a three-bedroom and $11,970 to $17,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Scottsbluff from Downey?

About 1,131 road miles (958 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 12 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 California into Nebraska 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 Downey to Scottsbluff?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,610 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,980. 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.

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 Downey–Scottsbluff corridor.