Kansas City, KS

Lancaster, CA → Kansas City, KS · Cross-country move

Movers from Lancaster to Kansas City

About 1,565 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,500–$9,670, delivery in 5–10 days, 105 carriers on the Lancaster side and 421 in Kansas City.

  • 1,565 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,500–$9,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,565 miles (1,326 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
105 (57 interstate)
Movers at destination
421 (339 interstate)

Reverse: Kansas City → Lancaster

Moving from Lancaster to Kansas City is a cross-country move of roughly 1,565 road miles, heading east from California to Kansas.

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 $6,500 to $9,670 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 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Lancaster side there are 105 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 of them authorized for interstate work), and 421 around Kansas City (339 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 Kansas City.

Lancaster has a population of about 170,084 and Kansas City about 157,805. Lancaster is considerably denser (1,840 people per square mile versus 1,256), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Lancaster to Kansas City

Full-service estimate for 1,565 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,600 $3,170 $3,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,900 $4,760 $5,800
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,500 $7,930 $9,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,400 $12,690 $15,480
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,310 $17,450 $21,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,210–$3,120

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

Portable container

$2,420–$3,550

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

Full-service mover

$6,500–$9,670

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Lancaster (origin)

Warvet LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4438298
MC
1747298
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93536 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4384395
MC
1719247
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4216491
MC
1639401
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Av Trans

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3148907
MC
103731
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Jabes Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2951860
MC
1555690
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

C & E Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3473111
MC
1137379
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93536 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Geo4road INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3975931
MC
1487146
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Leo'S Trucking & Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
9348380
MC
68741251
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 105 movers in Lancaster

Near Kansas City (destination)

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

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

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264809
MC
179486
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

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

You Move Me

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3964808
MC
1479739
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Hit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

All 421 movers in Kansas City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lancaster to Kansas City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,600 to $3,870 for a studio, $3,900 to $5,800 for a one-bedroom, $6,500 to $9,670 for a two-bedroom, $10,400 to $15,480 for a three-bedroom and $14,310 to $21,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kansas City from Lancaster?

About 1,565 road miles (1,326 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 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 California into Kansas 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 Kansas City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,210 to $3,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,420 to $3,550. 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–Kansas City corridor.