Lancaster, PA → Shreveport, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Lancaster to Shreveport

About 1,302 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,180–$7,710, delivery in 3–7 days, 260 carriers on the Lancaster side and 81 in Shreveport.

1,302 miroad distance
23 h 9 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,180–$7,7102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
To: Shreveport, Louisiana
Road distance: ≈ 1,302 miles (1,103 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 9 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 260 (171 interstate)
Movers at destination: 81 (46 interstate)

Reverse: Shreveport → Lancaster

Moving from Lancaster to Shreveport is a long-distance move of roughly 1,302 road miles, heading southwest from Pennsylvania to Louisiana.

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 $5,180 to $7,710 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 23 h 9 min.

On the Lancaster side there are 260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (171 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Shreveport (46 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 Shreveport.

Lancaster has a population of about 58,000 and Shreveport about 175,902. Lancaster is considerably denser (8,031 people per square mile versus 1,740), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Lancaster to Shreveport

Full-service estimate for 1,302 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,070	$2,530	$3,090
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,110	$3,790	$4,630
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,180	$6,320	$7,710
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,290	$10,110	$12,340
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,400	$13,910	$16,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,790–$2,520

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

Portable container

$2,180–$3,210

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

Full-service mover

$5,180–$7,710

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 Lancaster (origin)

Miller Dedicated Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2562869
MC: 894481
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 200 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (609) 265-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunrise Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 276388
MC: 290856
Based in: Ephrata, PA 17522 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 128 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (717) 721-2803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 168358
MC: 145282
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 514795
MC: 197249
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quaker Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 619559
MC: 287214
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Snavely'S Mill INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 377174
MC: 302885
Based in: Lititz, PA 17543 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (717) 626-6256 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2040512
MC: 720073
Based in: Quarryville, PA 17566 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (717) 471-8623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shawnee Trucking Pa INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1342517
MC: 515012
Based in: Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (717) 684-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 260 movers in Lancaster

Near Shreveport (destination)

Distribution Center

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Multi Merchants INC

USDOT: 329976
MC: 214531
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71101 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (318) 424-7715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rials Towing INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 531994
MC: 377432
Based in: Greenwood, LA 71033 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (318) 938-7489 Route Verify on FMCSA

At Your Service Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: At Your Service Mobile Detailing LLC

USDOT: 4709194
MC: 78051792
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (318) 250-7575 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Wolf Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3017195
MC: 32377
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71148 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (318) 525-6114 Verify on FMCSA

J & J Transporting And Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3172857
MC: 1345099
Based in: Shreveport, LA 71106 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (318) 891-1080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Action Mobility Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2124241
MC: 826909
Based in: Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (318) 549-9426 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Era Trucking & Logistics, LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6061387
MC: 56780556
Based in: Bossier City, LA 71112 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (469) 479-6685 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving On A Budget

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3412395
MC: 1702771
Based in: Bossier City, LA 71111 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (318) 465-4270 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 81 movers in Shreveport

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Shreveport if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lancaster to Shreveport?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,070 to $3,090 for a studio, $3,110 to $4,630 for a one-bedroom, $5,180 to $7,710 for a two-bedroom, $8,290 to $12,340 for a three-bedroom and $11,400 to $16,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Shreveport from Lancaster?

About 1,302 road miles (1,103 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 9 min.

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 Pennsylvania into Louisiana 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 Lancaster to Shreveport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,790 to $2,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,180 to $3,210. 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 Lancaster–Shreveport corridor.