Eureka, CA → Shreveport, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Eureka to Shreveport

About 2,087 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,400–$11,010, delivery in 5–10 days, 11 carriers on the Eureka side and 81 in Shreveport.

2,087 miroad distance
36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,400–$11,0102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Eureka, California
To: Shreveport, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 2,087 miles (1,769 straight-line)
Drive time: 36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 11 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination: 81 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Shreveport → Eureka

Shreveport sits about 2,087 miles east of Eureka, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Louisiana 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 $7,400 to $11,010 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 36 hours (5 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 81 around Shreveport (46 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 Shreveport.

Eureka has a population of about 26,000 and Shreveport about 175,902. Eureka is considerably denser (2,771 people per square mile versus 1,740), 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 Louisiana 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 Shreveport

Full-service estimate for 2,087 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,960	$3,610	$4,400
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,440	$5,420	$6,610
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,400	$9,030	$11,010
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,840	$14,440	$17,620
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,280	$19,860	$24,220

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,890–$4,090

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

Portable container

$2,880–$4,240

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

Full-service mover

$7,400–$11,010

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 Shreveport (destination)

Distribution Center

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Multi Merchants INC

USDOT: 329976
MC: 214531
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71101 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (318) 424-7715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rials Towing INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 531994
MC: 377432
Based in: Greenwood, LA 71033 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (318) 938-7489 Route Verify on FMCSA

At Your Service Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: At Your Service Mobile Detailing LLC

USDOT: 4709194
MC: 78051792
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (318) 250-7575 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Wolf Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3017195
MC: 32377
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71148 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (318) 525-6114 Verify on FMCSA

J & J Transporting And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3172857
MC: 1345099
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (318) 891-1080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Action Mobility Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2124241
MC: 826909
Based in: Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (318) 549-9426 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Era Trucking & Logistics, LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6061387
MC: 56780556
Based in: Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (469) 479-6685 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving On A Budget

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3412395
MC: 1702771
Based in: Bossier City, LA 71111 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (318) 465-4270 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Shreveport

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Eureka to Shreveport?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,960 to $4,400 for a studio, $4,440 to $6,610 for a one-bedroom, $7,400 to $11,010 for a two-bedroom, $11,840 to $17,620 for a three-bedroom and $16,280 to $24,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Shreveport from Eureka?

About 2,087 road miles (1,769 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 Louisiana 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 Shreveport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,890 to $4,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,880 to $4,240. 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–Shreveport corridor.