Kingman, AZ → Salinas, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Kingman to Salinas

About 517 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,890–$5,780, delivery in 2–5 days, 15 carriers on the Kingman side and 112 in Salinas.

517 miroad distance
9 h 37 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,890–$5,7802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kingman, Arizona
To: Salinas, California
Road distance: ≈ 517 miles (438 straight-line)
Drive time: 9 h 37 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 15 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination: 112 (42 interstate)

Reverse: Salinas → Kingman

Moving from Kingman to Salinas is a long-distance move of roughly 517 road miles, heading west from Arizona to California.

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 $3,890 to $5,780 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 9 h 37 min.

On the Kingman side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 of them authorized for interstate work), and 112 around Salinas (42 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 Salinas.

Kingman has a population of about 35,000 and Salinas about 159,134. Salinas is the denser city (6,959 people per square mile versus 871 in Kingman), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Arizona, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Kingman to Salinas

Full-service estimate for 517 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,550	$1,900	$2,310
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,330	$2,840	$3,470
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,890	$4,740	$5,780
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,220	$7,580	$9,250
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,550	$10,430	$12,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$830–$1,170

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

Portable container

$1,480–$2,180

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

Full-service mover

$3,890–$5,780

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Kingman (origin)

Sin City Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sin City Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2873747
MC: 963967
Based in: Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (725) 666-9948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gm Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Juan Guerra

USDOT: 1908707
MC: 684688
Based in: Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (928) 279-2975 Route Verify on FMCSA

Albatross

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Albatross LLC

USDOT: 3314156
MC: 1053287
Based in: Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (928) 293-0302 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rv Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Richard Kibler

USDOT: 2462187
Based in: Golden Valley, AZ 86413 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (928) 303-4501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evan Rocks Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3123336
MC: 89199
Based in: Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (530) 414-0369 Route Verify on FMCSA

One Last Time LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3417923
MC: 1104036
Based in: Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (928) 897-0886 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cmv Harmony Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cezar Cobrescu

USDOT: 2545912
MC: 886275
Based in: Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (928) 293-0095 Route Verify on FMCSA

4 Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2861605
MC: 959532
Based in: Kingman, AZ 86409 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (406) 499-9052 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 15 movers in Kingman

Near Salinas (destination)

Marios Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mario H Flores Ramos

USDOT: 1837323
MC: 696648
Based in: Salinas, CA 93905 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (831) 706-0104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cardinale Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 45193
MC: 138022
Based in: Castroville, CA 95012 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (831) 632-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Torres Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pastor R Torres

USDOT: 1267362
MC: 495423
Based in: Salinas, CA 93906 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (831) 710-7060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scarr Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 44159
MC: 139811
Based in: Salinas, CA 93901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (831) 424-2784 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southbay Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: South Bay Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 2967929
MC: 1213784
Based in: Salinas, CA 93901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (831) 205-1982 Route Verify on FMCSA

Poulos Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Poulos Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 2618126
MC: 1016606
Based in: Salinas, CA 93901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (831) 394-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&m Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J&m Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 1207814
MC: 486132
Based in: Castroville, CA 95012 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (831) 633-5903 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hdz Trucking

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3405537
MC: 1766261
Based in: Salinas, CA 93905 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (831) 794-0655 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 112 movers in Salinas

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kingman to Salinas?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,550 to $2,310 for a studio, $2,330 to $3,470 for a one-bedroom, $3,890 to $5,780 for a two-bedroom, $6,220 to $9,250 for a three-bedroom and $8,550 to $12,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Salinas from Kingman?

About 517 road miles (438 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 37 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 Arizona into California 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 Kingman to Salinas?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $830 to $1,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,480 to $2,180. 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 Kingman–Salinas corridor.