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Kansas City, KS → New Bedford, MA · Long-distance move

Movers from Kansas City to New Bedford

About 1,488 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,210–$9,240, delivery in 3–7 days, 421 carriers on the Kansas City side and 80 in New Bedford.

  • 1,488 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,210–$9,2402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,488 miles (1,261 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
421 (339 interstate)
Movers at destination
80 (56 interstate)

Reverse: New Bedford → Kansas City

New Bedford sits about 1,488 miles east of Kansas City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Massachusetts 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 $6,210 to $9,240 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 Kansas City side there are 421 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (339 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.

Kansas City has a population of about 157,805 and New Bedford about 101,834. New Bedford is the denser city (5,054 people per square mile versus 1,256 in Kansas City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts 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 Kansas City to New Bedford

Full-service estimate for 1,488 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,480 $3,030 $3,700
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,730 $4,550 $5,550
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,210 $7,580 $9,240
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,940 $12,120 $14,790
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,670 $16,670 $20,330

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–$3,450

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

Full-service mover

$6,210–$9,240

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 Kansas City (origin)

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
90053
MC
319061
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66106 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (913) 288-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
64159
MC
66886
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64108 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (816) 474-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Midwest Express Corporation

USDOT
264809
MC
179486
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (913) 573-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Convoy Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
230360
MC
167183
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66118 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (913) 371-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

You Move Me

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ymm Interstate LLC

USDOT
3964808
MC
1479739
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (913) 820-7472 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rmjk Enterprises INC

USDOT
3013620
MC
30465
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66118 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (913) 281-4040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pod Logistics Incorporated

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3037609
MC
43068
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (806) 412-0886 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & S Enterprise Of Kansas City INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2116647
MC
737778
Based in
Kansas City, MO 64120 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (816) 241-3666 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 421 movers in Kansas City

Near New Bedford (destination)

Stop And Shop Supermarket

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: The Stop And Shop Supermarket Company

USDOT
8653
MC
105296
Based in
Assonet, MA 02702 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 376 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (508) 977-5125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southcoast Moving Storage And Property Management LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1651524
MC
607808
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02740 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (508) 984-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cape Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
813744
MC
406241
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (508) 833-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1108840
MC
456026
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (401) 825-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triunfo Foods

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Triunfo Foods Of Massachusetts INC

USDOT
3818613
MC
1380937
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (973) 712-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell Parsons

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rusty'S Junk Removal LLC

USDOT
4165245
MC
1601227
Based in
Fairhaven, MA 02719 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (774) 510-6199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valtran INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003291
MC
576093
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (508) 991-6868 Route Verify on FMCSA

Long Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2945834
MC
997090
Based in
Westport, MA 02790 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (508) 642-2102 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in New Bedford

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kansas City to New Bedford?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,480 to $3,700 for a studio, $3,730 to $5,550 for a one-bedroom, $6,210 to $9,240 for a two-bedroom, $9,940 to $14,790 for a three-bedroom and $13,670 to $20,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Bedford from Kansas City?

About 1,488 road miles (1,261 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 Massachusetts 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 Kansas City to New Bedford?

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 $3,450. 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 Kansas City–New Bedford corridor.