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Jackson, WY → Richmond, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Jackson to Richmond

About 2,105 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,920–$10,300, delivery in 5–10 days, 18 carriers on the Jackson side and 400 in Richmond.

  • 2,105 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,920–$10,3002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,105 miles (1,784 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
18 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
400 (215 interstate)

Reverse: Richmond → Jackson

The route from Jackson, WY to Richmond, VA covers roughly 2,105 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 $6,920 to $10,300 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 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the Jackson side there are 18 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 400 around Richmond (215 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 Richmond.

Jackson has a population of about 11,000 and Richmond about 237,257. The two cities have comparable density (3,634 and 3,783 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Wyoming, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Jackson to Richmond

Full-service estimate for 2,105 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,770 $3,380 $4,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,150 $5,060 $6,180
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,920 $8,440 $10,300
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,070 $13,500 $16,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,220 $18,570 $22,650

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,910–$4,110

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

Portable container

$2,900–$4,260

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

Full-service mover

$6,920–$10,300

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 Jackson (origin)

Duffel Donkey LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2638601
MC
899603
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (307) 203-0747 Route Verify on FMCSA

Teton Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Teton Movers LLC

USDOT
3865827
MC
1413762
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (307) 413-8544 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Diamond Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gw Moving And Storage LLC

USDOT
4505045
MC
426990
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (307) 739-8553 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Moving Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1283332
MC
620946
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (307) 733-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Teton Art Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2973688
MC
783146
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (307) 413-3312 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crate N' Freight LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2211559
MC
769598
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (307) 733-1369 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guilty Dog Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Erbe & Huyffer INC

USDOT
2574543
MC
900284
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (307) 690-3002 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Lift Things LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3741616
MC
1324713
Based in
Jackson, WY 83001 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (307) 690-6704 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 18 movers in Jackson

Near Richmond (destination)

Tforce Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tforce Freight INC

USDOT
121058
MC
109533
Based in
Henrico, VA 23233 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,155 trucks, 4,379 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 333-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stewart Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Wes Stewart Corporation

USDOT
1194537
MC
531584
Based in
Midlothian, VA 23113 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (910) 435-3161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lion Bg INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1054563
MC
510871
Based in
Chesterfield, VA 23832 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (630) 655-5212 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rcs Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rcs Moving LLC

USDOT
805773
MC
376501
Based in
Richmond, VA 23230 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 58 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (804) 358-4035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evolution Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2109946
MC
735649
Based in
Richmond, VA 23224 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (804) 638-9093 Route Verify on FMCSA

D1 Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: D1 Moving LLC

USDOT
3013397
MC
30349
Based in
Richmond, VA 23230 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunmar Moving System

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Centre Carriers Corp

USDOT
392896
MC
137503
Based in
Richmond, VA 23237 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (804) 271-0500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orbit Freight Line INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3760361
MC
1338456
Based in
Chester, VA 23836 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (804) 404-9301 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 400 movers in Richmond

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Jackson to Richmond?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,770 to $4,120 for a studio, $4,150 to $6,180 for a one-bedroom, $6,920 to $10,300 for a two-bedroom, $11,070 to $16,470 for a three-bedroom and $15,220 to $22,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Richmond from Jackson?

About 2,105 road miles (1,784 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 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 Wyoming into Virginia 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 Jackson to Richmond?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,910 to $4,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,900 to $4,260. 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 Jackson–Richmond corridor.