Fort Wayne, IN → Ukiah, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,360 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,910–$11,760, delivery in 7–14 days, 197 carriers on the Fort Wayne side and 15 in Ukiah.
Moving from Fort Wayne to Ukiah is a cross-country move of roughly 2,360 road miles, heading west from Indiana to California.
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 $7,910 to $11,760 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 41 hours (5 driving days).
On the Fort Wayne side there are 197 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (147 of them authorized for interstate work), and 15 around Ukiah (3 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 Ukiah.
Fort Wayne has a population of about 275,203 and Ukiah about 17,000. Ukiah is the denser city (3,484 people per square mile versus 2,384 in Fort Wayne), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Indiana, 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 | $3,160 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,740 | $5,790 | $7,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,910 | $9,640 | $11,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,650 | $15,430 | $18,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,390 | $21,210 | $25,880 |
$3,320–$4,690
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,130–$4,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,910–$11,760
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.
Legal name: North American Van Lines INC
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Legal name: Hiatt Logging INC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,160 to $4,710 for a studio, $4,740 to $7,060 for a one-bedroom, $7,910 to $11,760 for a two-bedroom, $12,650 to $18,820 for a three-bedroom and $17,390 to $25,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,360 road miles (2,000 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 41 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 Indiana 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 $3,320 to $4,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,130 to $4,600. 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 Fort Wayne–Ukiah corridor.