Moving to Monterey from somewhere in Iowa? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest Iowa city on this platform is Sioux City at about 1,666 road miles from Monterey; the largest, Des Moines, is about 1,826 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Monterey has 12 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (4 with interstate authority), and the Iowa cities on this platform account for 544 more.
Typical cost (Monterey ↔ Des Moines, 1,826 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,780 | $3,390 | $4,140 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,170 | $5,090 | $6,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,950 | $8,480 | $10,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,120 | $13,560 | $16,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,290 | $18,650 | $22,750 |
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