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Garden City, KS → Manchester, NH · Cross-country move

Movers from Garden City to Manchester

About 1,859 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,460–$9,610, delivery in 5–10 days, 19 carriers on the Garden City side and 57 in Manchester.

  • 1,859 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,460–$9,6102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,859 miles (1,575 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
19 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
57 (44 interstate)

Reverse: Manchester → Garden City

The route from Garden City, KS to Manchester, NH covers roughly 1,859 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 $6,460 to $9,610 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 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Garden City side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Manchester (44 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 Manchester.

Garden City has a population of about 28,000 and Manchester about 116,818. Manchester is the denser city (3,494 people per square mile versus 2,557 in Garden City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Hampshire is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. New Hampshire levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Garden City to Manchester

Full-service estimate for 1,859 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,580 $3,150 $3,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,880 $4,730 $5,770
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,460 $7,880 $9,610
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,340 $12,610 $15,380
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,220 $17,340 $21,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,660–$3,760

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

Portable container

$2,680–$3,940

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

Full-service mover

$6,460–$9,610

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 Garden City (origin)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 290-9858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Matthew J Bribiesca

USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (620) 277-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hendersons Delivery And Service Solutions LLC

USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (620) 272-0458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nicholas Matthew Smith

USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 277-5964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (620) 937-1408 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R D Norris INC

USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (620) 276-2326 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 805-2513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Yatsa Morgan

USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (303) 501-4171 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Garden City

Near Manchester (destination)

Prime Source Foods

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Poultry Products Company Of New England LLC

USDOT
106078
MC
213558
Based in
Londonderry, NH 03053 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (603) 263-1668 Route Verify on FMCSA

4-Star Bulk Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
467589
MC
210062
Based in
Raymond, NH 03077 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
59 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (518) 792-6571 Route Verify on FMCSA

Law Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Law Motor Freight INC

USDOT
86153
MC
36144
Based in
Merrimack, NH 03054 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (603) 686-3591 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trend Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trend Moving LLC

USDOT
3092893
MC
1027437
Based in
Londonderry, NH 03053 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (855) 509-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ray The Mover

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mii Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT
2724757
MC
922878
Based in
Manchester, NH 03109 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (603) 669-7170 Route Verify on FMCSA

Louis P Cote INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
86271
MC
82109
Based in
Goffstown, NH 03045 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (603) 623-1533 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro Landscape Supply

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pr Ouellette Landscape Supply LLC

USDOT
799991
MC
1748600
Based in
Goffstown, NH 03045 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (603) 268-5421 Route Verify on FMCSA

Able Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Able Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT
42189
MC
140160
Based in
Amherst, NH 03031 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (603) 882-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Manchester

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Other origins to Manchester

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden City to Manchester?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,580 to $3,850 for a studio, $3,880 to $5,770 for a one-bedroom, $6,460 to $9,610 for a two-bedroom, $10,340 to $15,380 for a three-bedroom and $14,220 to $21,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Manchester from Garden City?

About 1,859 road miles (1,575 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 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 Kansas into New Hampshire 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 Garden City to Manchester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,660 to $3,760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,680 to $3,940. 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 Garden City–Manchester corridor.