Care Transportation LLC
- USDOT
- 4750164
- Based in
- Erie, PA 16504 (1 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 23 trucks, 10 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2026
Erie, PA → Downey, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,511 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,390–$12,480, delivery in 7–14 days, 71 carriers on the Erie side and 1,488 in Downey.
Downey sits about 2,511 miles west of Erie, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to California that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $8,390 to $12,480 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 44 hours (5 driving days).
On the Erie side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (48 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,488 around Downey (629 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 Downey.
Erie has a population of about 93,000 and Downey about 108,468. Downey is the denser city (9,222 people per square mile versus 4,957 in Erie), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, 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 | $3,360 | $4,090 | $4,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,030 | $6,140 | $7,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,390 | $10,230 | $12,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,430 | $16,370 | $19,980 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,460 | $22,510 | $27,470 |
$3,480–$4,910
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,260–$4,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,390–$12,480
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Erie, PA → Downey, 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 $3,360 to $4,990 for a studio, $5,030 to $7,490 for a one-bedroom, $8,390 to $12,480 for a two-bedroom, $13,430 to $19,980 for a three-bedroom and $18,460 to $27,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,511 road miles (2,128 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 44 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Pennsylvania 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 $3,480 to $4,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,260 to $4,800. 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 Erie–Downey corridor.