Eau Claire, WI

Harrisonburg, VA → Eau Claire, WI · Long-distance move

Movers from Harrisonburg to Eau Claire

About 927 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,490–$6,670, delivery in 2–5 days, 71 carriers on the Harrisonburg side and 123 in Eau Claire.

  • 927 miroad distance
  • 16 h 41 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,490–$6,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 927 miles (786 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 41 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
71 (53 interstate)
Movers at destination
123 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Eau Claire → Harrisonburg

Eau Claire sits about 927 miles northwest of Harrisonburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Wisconsin that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,490 to $6,670 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 41 min.

On the Harrisonburg side there are 71 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (53 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Eau Claire (83 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 Eau Claire.

Harrisonburg has a population of about 52,000 and Eau Claire about 71,000. Harrisonburg is considerably denser (2,989 people per square mile versus 2,022), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Harrisonburg to Eau Claire

Full-service estimate for 927 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,790 $2,190 $2,670
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,690 $3,280 $4,000
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,490 $5,470 $6,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,180 $8,750 $10,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,870 $12,040 $14,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,400–$1,980

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

Portable container

$1,850–$2,720

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

Full-service mover

$4,490–$6,670

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Harrisonburg (origin)

Crosby Trucking Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
32052
MC
142823
Based in
Mt Sidney, VA 24467 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

I D M Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
465237
MC
220297
Based in
Weyers Cave, VA 24486 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Prestige Auto Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1306068
MC
506578
Based in
Mount Crawford, VA 22841 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Sunset Xpress LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1412509
MC
534955
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Infinit Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1762150
MC
644105
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Bg Flash Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2571950
MC
903775
Based in
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Croy Building And Excavating INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1956900
MC
1784413
Based in
Elkton, VA 22827 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Jl Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3532178
MC
1176260
Based in
Rockingham, VA 22801 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 71 movers in Harrisonburg

Near Eau Claire (destination)

Grs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492543
MC
1149964
Based in
Chippewa Fls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Choice Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
839083
MC
373675
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Wissota Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1556222
MC
577628
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Jayhawk Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1113117
MC
456936
Based in
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Elite Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3579816
MC
1208798
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54701 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Jackson Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1052402
MC
439147
Based in
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

B 2 A LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3823321
MC
1384231
Based in
Chippewa Fls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Dan The Moving Man

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3033053
MC
40460
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 123 movers in Eau Claire

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Harrisonburg to Eau Claire?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,790 to $2,670 for a studio, $2,690 to $4,000 for a one-bedroom, $4,490 to $6,670 for a two-bedroom, $7,180 to $10,680 for a three-bedroom and $9,870 to $14,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Eau Claire from Harrisonburg?

About 927 road miles (786 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 41 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Virginia into Wisconsin 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 Harrisonburg to Eau Claire?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,400 to $1,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,850 to $2,720. 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 Harrisonburg–Eau Claire corridor.