Hot Springs, AR → Bowling Green, KY · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Hot Springs to Bowling Green

About 482 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,020–$4,490, delivery in 1–3 days, 27 carriers on the Hot Springs side and 128 in Bowling Green.

482 miroad distance
9 h 1 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,020–$4,4902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hot Springs, Arkansas
To: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Road distance: ≈ 482 miles (409 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 1 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 27 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination: 128 (97 interstate)

Reverse: Bowling Green → Hot Springs

The route from Hot Springs, AR to Bowling Green, KY covers roughly 482 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $3,020 to $4,490 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 1 min.

On the Hot Springs side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 128 around Bowling Green (97 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 Bowling Green.

Hot Springs has a population of about 38,000 and Bowling Green about 76,000. Bowling Green is the denser city (1,742 people per square mile versus 1,010 in Hot Springs), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Hot Springs to Bowling Green

Full-service estimate for 482 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,210	$1,470	$1,800
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,810	$2,210	$2,690
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,020	$3,680	$4,490
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,830	$5,890	$7,190
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,640	$8,100	$9,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$790–$1,120

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

Portable container

$1,450–$2,130

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

Full-service mover

$3,020–$4,490

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Hot Springs (origin)

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4348836
MC: 1700952
Based in: Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20,000 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (501) 760-8491 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dirty Boy LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2821300
MC: 941105
Based in: Hot Springs, AR 71913 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (501) 538-1767 Route Verify on FMCSA

S & M Freight Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3797228
MC: 1365302
Based in: Hot Springs, AR 71901 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (501) 231-7819 Route Verify on FMCSA

Je Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Village Delivery And Moving INC

USDOT: 1679497
MC: 617225
Based in: Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (501) 209-9548 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saivam Ultd

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4360218
MC: 1706107
Based in: Hot Springs Villa, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (501) 204-9194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4348920
MC: 1700169
Based in: Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (501) 760-8491 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Moverskingdom Moving & More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kingdom Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 4022616
MC: 1517656
Based in: Lonsdale, AR 72087 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

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Zion Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Zion Delivery Services LLC

USDOT: 3831555
MC: 1390096
Based in: Royal, AR 71968 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (501) 547-2688 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Hot Springs

Near Bowling Green (destination)

As Carriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2184631
MC: 758488
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 152 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (270) 780-5201 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taz Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Taz Trucking INC

USDOT: 1268158
MC: 492697
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42104 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 93 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (270) 782-9093 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bluegrass Dedicated LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2159714
MC: 750623
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 92 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (502) 957-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gold Star Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2369624
MC: 812858
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

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Greenline Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1632617
MC: 602053
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (270) 796-8861 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mr Trans LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1349293
MC: 545266
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 63 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (270) 991-1753 Route Verify on FMCSA

On Time Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2116677
MC: 737785
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42101 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (270) 320-2180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emirate Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2592057
MC: 909331
Based in: Bowling Green, KY 42104 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (270) 799-9769 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 128 movers in Bowling Green

Tips for this move

Book four to six weeks out for summer dates on the Hot Springs–Bowling Green corridor.
Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.
Plan a first-night kit for Bowling Green: bedding, toiletries, a few kitchen basics.
Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hot Springs to Bowling Green?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,800 for a studio, $1,810 to $2,690 for a one-bedroom, $3,020 to $4,490 for a two-bedroom, $4,830 to $7,190 for a three-bedroom and $6,640 to $9,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bowling Green from Hot Springs?

About 482 road miles (409 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 1 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Arkansas into Kentucky 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 Hot Springs to Bowling Green?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,130. 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 Hot Springs–Bowling Green corridor.