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Frankfort, KY → Berkeley, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Frankfort to Berkeley

About 2,387 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,880–$11,720, delivery in 7–14 days, 50 carriers on the Frankfort side and 429 in Berkeley.

  • 2,387 miroad distance
  • 41 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,880–$11,7202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,387 miles (2,023 straight-line)
Drive time
41 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
50 (22 interstate)
Movers at destination
429 (149 interstate)

Reverse: Berkeley → Frankfort

Moving from Frankfort to Berkeley is a cross-country move of roughly 2,387 road miles, heading west from Kentucky 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 $7,880 to $11,720 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 Frankfort side there are 50 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (22 of them authorized for interstate work), and 429 around Berkeley (149 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 Berkeley.

Frankfort has a population of about 29,000 and Berkeley about 121,911. Berkeley is the denser city (11,954 people per square mile versus 1,936 in Frankfort), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Kentucky, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Frankfort to Berkeley

Full-service estimate for 2,387 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,150 $3,840 $4,690
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,730 $5,770 $7,030
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,880 $9,610 $11,720
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,610 $15,380 $18,760
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,340 $21,140 $25,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,350–$4,730

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

Portable container

$3,150–$4,630

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

Full-service mover

$7,880–$11,720

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 Frankfort (origin)

Interstate Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1892639
MC
731059
Based in
Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (888) 366-3401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carmickle Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
724673
MC
331986
Based in
Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (859) 873-9570 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & L Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3892955
MC
1431818
Based in
Stamping Grand, KY 40379 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (859) 536-3784 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transport 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3048608
MC
48647
Based in
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (605) 929-5073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primeway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2867908
MC
961069
Based in
Versailles, KY 40383 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (859) 208-0717 Route Verify on FMCSA

R&ck Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3976848
MC
1487757
Based in
Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (502) 320-6093 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tws Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4156387
MC
1596530
Based in
Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (859) 242-6881 Route Verify on FMCSA

Syga Transport Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4337559
MC
1694350
Based in
Frankfort, KY 40601 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (786) 918-7215 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 50 movers in Frankfort

Near Berkeley (destination)

Air Container Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Act 2 Services INC

USDOT
1701515
MC
624529
Based in
Brisbane, CA 94005 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (415) 468-2220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nd Freights INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4049726
MC
1534271
Based in
Richmond, CA 94806 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (510) 640-7050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lengner And Sons Produce Express

USDOT
154572
MC
156852
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 625-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pcc Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Pacific Coast Container INC

USDOT
555398
MC
274237
Based in
San Leandro, CA 94577 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (510) 346-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Waters Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1125579
MC
481361
Based in
Martinez, CA 94553 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (925) 372-0914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Longdo Trucking Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1166104
MC
509402
Based in
Oakland, CA 94621 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (510) 502-6328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ss Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sukhjit Sandhu Trucking INC

USDOT
1363134
MC
522107
Based in
Oakland, CA 94621 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (510) 750-3598 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cargo Bay Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cargo Bay Intermodal Services INC

USDOT
1937273
MC
691228
Based in
San Leandro, CA 94577 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (510) 451-6800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 429 movers in Berkeley

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Frankfort to Berkeley?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,150 to $4,690 for a studio, $4,730 to $7,030 for a one-bedroom, $7,880 to $11,720 for a two-bedroom, $12,610 to $18,760 for a three-bedroom and $17,340 to $25,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Berkeley from Frankfort?

About 2,387 road miles (2,023 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 41 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Kentucky 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Frankfort to Berkeley?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,350 to $4,730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,150 to $4,630. 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 Frankfort–Berkeley corridor.