Garden City, KS → Rochester, NY · Long-distance move

Movers from Garden City to Rochester

About 1,494 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,290–$9,350, delivery in 3–7 days, 19 carriers on the Garden City side and 306 in Rochester.

1,494 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$6,290–$9,3502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Garden City, Kansas
To: Rochester, New York
Road distance: ≈ 1,494 miles (1,266 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 19 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination: 306 (95 interstate)

Reverse: Rochester → Garden City

Moving from Garden City to Rochester is a long-distance move of roughly 1,494 road miles, heading northeast from Kansas to New York.

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 $6,290 to $9,350 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 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 306 around Rochester (95 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 Rochester.

Garden City has a population of about 28,000 and Rochester about 206,108. Rochester is the denser city (5,903 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 York is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Garden City to Rochester

Full-service estimate for 1,494 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,510	$3,070	$3,740
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,770	$4,600	$5,610
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,290	$7,670	$9,350
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,060	$12,270	$14,970
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,830	$16,870	$20,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,130–$3,010

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

Portable container

$2,350–$3,460

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

Full-service mover

$6,290–$9,350

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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 Rochester (destination)

US Commercial Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1858362
MC: 663221
Based in: Rochester, NY 14621 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 301 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (585) 266-1404 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wegmans Food Markets INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 185452
MC: 152450
Based in: Rochester, NY 14624 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 216 trucks, 387 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (585) 279-4312 Route Verify on FMCSA

Custom Courier Solutions INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1612855
Based in: Rochester, NY 14606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (585) 568-1309 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cargo Transit INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2346265
MC: 802875
Based in: Rochester, NY 14626 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (585) 745-0216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2363517
MC: 810160
Based in: Rochester, NY 14613 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (585) 672-1496 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amj Home Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Amj Hd 23 INC

USDOT: 4058921
MC: 1539704
Based in: Rochester, NY 14623 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (905) 670-7111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheridan Brothers Moving INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1203584
MC: 489094
Based in: Rochester, NY 14624 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (585) 254-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Juan C Medina DBA Rogue Logistic

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roque Logistic INC

USDOT: 3428666
MC: 1110266
Based in: Rochester, NY 14616 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (201) 906-6164 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 306 movers in Rochester

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,510 to $3,740 for a studio, $3,770 to $5,610 for a one-bedroom, $6,290 to $9,350 for a two-bedroom, $10,060 to $14,970 for a three-bedroom and $13,830 to $20,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rochester from Garden City?

About 1,494 road miles (1,266 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 York 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 Rochester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,130 to $3,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,350 to $3,460. 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–Rochester corridor.