Medford, OR → Columbia, MO · Cross-country move

Movers from Medford to Columbia

About 1,898 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,560–$9,750, delivery in 5–10 days, 52 carriers on the Medford side and 53 in Columbia.

1,898 miroad distance
33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,560–$9,7502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Medford, Oregon
To: Columbia, Missouri
Road distance: ≈ 1,898 miles (1,609 straight-line)
Drive time: 33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 52 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination: 53 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Columbia → Medford

Moving from Medford to Columbia is a cross-country move of roughly 1,898 road miles, heading east from Oregon to Missouri.

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 $6,560 to $9,750 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Medford side there are 52 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (26 of them authorized for interstate work), and 53 around Columbia (33 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 Columbia.

Medford has a population of about 88,000 and Columbia about 130,851. Medford is considerably denser (3,027 people per square mile versus 1,899), 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 Missouri than in Oregon, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Medford to Columbia

Full-service estimate for 1,898 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,620	$3,200	$3,900
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,930	$4,800	$5,850
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,560	$8,000	$9,750
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,490	$12,790	$15,610
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,420	$17,590	$21,460

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,700–$3,810

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

Portable container

$2,710–$3,990

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

Full-service mover

$6,560–$9,750

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Medford (origin)

Dash Transit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dash Delivery INC

USDOT: 1421056
MC: 747468
Based in: Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (541) 665-3274 Route Verify on FMCSA

Oldland Distributing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 167502
MC: 150766
Based in: Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (541) 664-7080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hall Of Fame Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3328174
MC: 1060141
Based in: Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (541) 879-9409 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adventure Harvest Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4194186
MC: 1616851
Based in: Eagle Point, OR 97524 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (541) 698-1470 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel Fillmore Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Virgil Fillmore

USDOT: 507800
MC: 259570
Based in: Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (916) 718-5640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ford Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 8528813
MC: 65709981
Based in: Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (458) 229-8145 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyriver Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Charles Flynn

USDOT: 1740442
MC: 637414
Based in: Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (541) 292-4187 Route Verify on FMCSA

Avf Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Javier Andrade Mendoza

USDOT: 3445644
MC: 1120282
Based in: Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (831) 512-4889 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 52 movers in Medford

Near Columbia (destination)

Frontline Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3868668
MC: 1415661
Based in: Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (573) 528-5329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ug Tech LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4339877
MC: 1695533
Based in: Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (573) 968-5566 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck-Columbia

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Mid Mo INC

USDOT: 2338804
MC: 798647
Based in: Columbia, MO 65201 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (573) 777-8660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Premier Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 775481
MC: 347277
Based in: Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (573) 474-6158 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tiger Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3424063
MC: 1546145
Based in: Columbia, MO 65202 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (573) 999-7821 Route Verify on FMCSA

F & Z Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2432203
MC: 839812
Based in: Columbia, MO 65203 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (573) 999-4639 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 4d Hauling LLC

USDOT: 3684511
MC: 1571093
Based in: Ashland, MO 65010 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (573) 303-1423 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jht Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2257095
MC: 23317
Based in: Jamestown, MO 65046 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (573) 533-8483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Columbia

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Medford to Columbia?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,620 to $3,900 for a studio, $3,930 to $5,850 for a one-bedroom, $6,560 to $9,750 for a two-bedroom, $10,490 to $15,610 for a three-bedroom and $14,420 to $21,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Columbia from Medford?

About 1,898 road miles (1,609 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Oregon into Missouri 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 Medford to Columbia?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,700 to $3,810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,710 to $3,990. 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 Medford–Columbia corridor.