Fredericksburg, VA → Clovis, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,706 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,930–$13,290, delivery in 7–14 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 279 in Clovis.
Moving from Fredericksburg to Clovis is a cross-country move of roughly 2,706 road miles, heading west from Virginia 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 $8,930 to $13,290 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 47 hours (6 driving days).
On the Fredericksburg side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (107 of them authorized for interstate work), and 279 around Clovis (157 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 Clovis.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Clovis about 129,347. Clovis is the denser city (4,729 people per square mile versus 2,678 in Fredericksburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Virginia, 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 | $3,570 | $4,360 | $5,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,360 | $6,540 | $7,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,930 | $10,890 | $13,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,290 | $17,430 | $21,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,650 | $23,960 | $29,230 |
$3,830–$5,410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,440–$5,050
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,930–$13,290
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: Hilldrup Companies INC
Legal name: 2c Logistics Delivery LLC
Legal name: Paragon Industries INC
Legal name: Conner Logistics INC
Legal name: Go Express LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,570 to $5,320 for a studio, $5,360 to $7,970 for a one-bedroom, $8,930 to $13,290 for a two-bedroom, $14,290 to $21,260 for a three-bedroom and $19,650 to $29,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,706 road miles (2,293 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 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 Virginia 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 $3,830 to $5,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,440 to $5,050. 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 Fredericksburg–Clovis corridor.