Mankato, MN → Burbank, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,732 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,100–$10,570, delivery in 5–10 days, 116 carriers on the Mankato side and 896 in Burbank.
Burbank sits about 1,732 miles west of Mankato, which makes this an interstate relocation from Minnesota 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 $7,100 to $10,570 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 Mankato side there are 116 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (69 of them authorized for interstate work), and 896 around Burbank (350 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 Burbank.
Mankato has a population of about 45,000 and Burbank about 102,988. Burbank is the denser city (6,204 people per square mile versus 2,236 in Mankato), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Minnesota, 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 | $2,840 | $3,460 | $4,230 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,260 | $5,200 | $6,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,100 | $8,660 | $10,570 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,360 | $13,860 | $16,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,620 | $19,050 | $23,240 |
$2,380–$3,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,570–$3,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,100–$10,570
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Mankato, MN → Burbank, 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: Waletich Corporation
Legal name: Mankato Moving And Storage LLC
Legal name: Tmt Mankato LLC
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,840 to $4,230 for a studio, $4,260 to $6,340 for a one-bedroom, $7,100 to $10,570 for a two-bedroom, $11,360 to $16,900 for a three-bedroom and $15,620 to $23,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,732 road miles (1,467 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 Minnesota 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 $2,570 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 Mankato–Burbank corridor.