Sioux City, IA

Downey, CA → Sioux City, IA · Cross-country move

Movers from Downey to Sioux City

About 1,551 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,480–$9,640, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,488 carriers on the Downey side and 61 in Sioux City.

  • 1,551 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,480–$9,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,551 miles (1,315 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,488 (629 interstate)
Movers at destination
61 (51 interstate)

Reverse: Sioux City → Downey

The route from Downey, CA to Sioux City, IA covers roughly 1,551 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,480 to $9,640 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 27 hours (4 driving days).

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 61 around Sioux City (51 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 Sioux City.

Downey has a population of about 108,468 and Sioux City about 85,000. Downey is considerably denser (9,222 people per square mile versus 1,457), 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 Iowa 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 Sioux City

Full-service estimate for 1,551 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,590 $3,160 $3,860
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,890 $4,740 $5,780
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,480 $7,900 $9,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,370 $12,640 $15,420
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,250 $17,380 $21,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,190–$3,100

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

Portable container

$2,400–$3,540

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

Full-service mover

$6,480–$9,640

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 Sioux City (destination)

Guntren Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
64337
MC
209119
Based in
Sioux City, IA 51105 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Goodwill Of The Great Plains

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
232863
MC
48109
Based in
Sioux City, IA 51103 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Almlogistiq LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3513339
MC
1163672
Based in
South Sioux City, NE 68776 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Aj Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1569734
MC
595405
Based in
Sioux City, IA 51106 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Shi South LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3400753
MC
1098621
Based in
Sioux City, IA 51108 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Rod Krahmer Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
777007
MC
348145
Based in
Dakota City, NE 68731 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Hometown Mobility

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1932256
MC
1138974
Based in
Merrill, IA 51038 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Siouxland Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
299154
MC
1497813
Based in
Sioux City, IA 51101 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

All 61 movers in Sioux City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Downey to Sioux City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,590 to $3,860 for a studio, $3,890 to $5,780 for a one-bedroom, $6,480 to $9,640 for a two-bedroom, $10,370 to $15,420 for a three-bedroom and $14,250 to $21,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sioux City from Downey?

About 1,551 road miles (1,315 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 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 California into Iowa 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 Sioux City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,190 to $3,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,400 to $3,540. 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–Sioux City corridor.