Cal-Ark International INC
- USDOT
- 546354
- MC
- 270827
- Based in
- Mablevale, AR 72103 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 339 trucks, 363 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1993
Little Rock, AR → Pasadena, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,729 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,690–$9,960, delivery in 5–10 days, 165 carriers on the Little Rock side and 822 in Pasadena.
Pasadena sits about 1,729 miles west of Little Rock, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arkansas to California that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,690 to $9,960 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 30 hours (4 driving days).
On the Little Rock side there are 165 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 822 around Pasadena (337 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 Pasadena.
Little Rock has a population of about 206,427 and Pasadena about 135,804. Pasadena is the denser city (6,030 people per square mile versus 1,688 in Little Rock), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Arkansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,680 | $3,260 | $3,980 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,010 | $4,900 | $5,970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,690 | $8,160 | $9,960 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,710 | $13,060 | $15,930 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,720 | $17,950 | $21,900 |
$2,380–$3,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,560–$3,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,690–$9,960
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Little Rock, AR → Pasadena, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Rich Transport LLC
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,680 to $3,980 for a studio, $4,010 to $5,970 for a one-bedroom, $6,690 to $9,960 for a two-bedroom, $10,710 to $15,930 for a three-bedroom and $14,720 to $21,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,729 road miles (1,465 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Arkansas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,380 to $3,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,560 to $3,770. 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.
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 Little Rock–Pasadena corridor.