Eureka, CA → Cedar Rapids, IA · Cross-country move

Movers from Eureka to Cedar Rapids

About 1,977 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,210–$10,730, delivery in 5–10 days, 11 carriers on the Eureka side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.

1,977 miroad distance
34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,210–$10,7302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Eureka, California
To: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 1,977 miles (1,675 straight-line)
Drive time: 34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 11 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination: 96 (57 interstate)

Reverse: Cedar Rapids → Eureka

The route from Eureka, CA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers roughly 1,977 miles by road, a east-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 $7,210 to $10,730 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 Eureka side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 96 around Cedar Rapids (57 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 Cedar Rapids.

Eureka has a population of about 26,000 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. Eureka is considerably denser (2,771 people per square mile versus 1,910), 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 Eureka to Cedar Rapids

Full-service estimate for 1,977 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,880	$3,520	$4,290
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,330	$5,280	$6,440
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,210	$8,790	$10,730
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,540	$14,070	$17,170
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,870	$19,350	$23,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,780–$3,930

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

Portable container

$2,780–$4,090

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

Full-service mover

$7,210–$10,730

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Eureka (origin)

Dirty Birds Tcd LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4441571
MC: 1749946
Based in: Eureka, CA 95503 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (707) 362-0051 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miller Farms

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Miller Farms Nursery INC

USDOT: 2662318
Based in: McKinleyville, CA 95519 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (707) 839-1571 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clinton M Price

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3045242
Based in: Eureka, CA 95501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (707) 601-4907 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maruskas Excavation & Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Gyle J Maruska

USDOT: 2878623
Based in: Arcata, CA 95521 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (707) 845-2801 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northern Emeralds

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Ecd INC

USDOT: 3275685
Based in: Arcata, CA 95521 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Route Verify on FMCSA

Nor-Cal Freight

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Connie Martinez

USDOT: 2957164
MC: 2568
Based in: McKinleyville, CA 95519 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (707) 223-2241 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunside Transportation

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Tou Vang

USDOT: 3012570
MC: 63736
Based in: McKinleyville, CA 95519 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (651) 368-6717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ss Support System

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Salmon Summit Support System

USDOT: 4213071
Based in: Hoopa, CA 95546 (35 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (707) 720-3731 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in Eureka

Near Cedar Rapids (destination)

Crst The Transportation Solution INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Crst Expedited INC

USDOT: 53773
Based in: Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4,362 trucks, 4,082 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (319) 396-4400 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Side Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 165881
MC: 160875
Based in: Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3,127 trucks, 566 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (319) 390-4466 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maher Bros Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 87390
MC: 45591
Based in: Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 397-1296 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Berns Moving INC

USDOT: 2335297
MC: 797856
Based in: Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (319) 362-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kac Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3327728
MC: 1059946
Based in: Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (319) 693-9043 Route Verify on FMCSA

White Glove Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wgm Logistic Group INC

USDOT: 4572249
MC: 1820278
Based in: Marion, IA 52302 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (319) 393-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Porter Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2427654
MC: 876222
Based in: Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (319) 560-5050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allebach Hauling Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3495753
MC: 1152036
Based in: Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (319) 777-9705 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 96 movers in Cedar Rapids

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Eureka to Cedar Rapids?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,880 to $4,290 for a studio, $4,330 to $6,440 for a one-bedroom, $7,210 to $10,730 for a two-bedroom, $11,540 to $17,170 for a three-bedroom and $15,870 to $23,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cedar Rapids from Eureka?

About 1,977 road miles (1,675 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 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 Eureka to Cedar Rapids?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,780 to $3,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,780 to $4,090. 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 Eureka–Cedar Rapids corridor.