Medford, OR → Lincoln, NE · Cross-country move

Movers from Medford to Lincoln

About 1,595 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,100–$9,080, delivery in 5–10 days, 52 carriers on the Medford side and 160 in Lincoln.

1,595 miroad distance
28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,100–$9,0802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Medford, Oregon
To: Lincoln, Nebraska
Road distance: ≈ 1,595 miles (1,352 straight-line)
Drive time: 28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 52 (26 interstate)
Movers at destination: 160 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Lincoln → Medford

Moving from Medford to Lincoln is a cross-country move of roughly 1,595 road miles, heading east from Oregon to Nebraska.

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 $6,100 to $9,080 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 28 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 160 around Lincoln (83 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 Lincoln.

Medford has a population of about 88,000 and Lincoln about 301,522. The two cities have comparable density (3,027 and 2,979 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Nebraska 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 Lincoln

Full-service estimate for 1,595 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,440	$2,980	$3,630
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,660	$4,470	$5,450
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,100	$7,440	$9,080
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,770	$11,910	$14,530
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,430	$16,370	$19,980

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,240–$3,160

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

Portable container

$2,440–$3,590

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

Full-service mover

$6,100–$9,080

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 Lincoln (destination)

Sysco Lincoln Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 53284
MC: 205330
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (402) 423-1031 Route Verify on FMCSA

Advantage Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2357168
MC: 807511
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68510 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (402) 488-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wolfroute LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4525610
MC: 1793728
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (531) 364-5424 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drakkar INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 437714
MC: 245972
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68502 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (402) 474-9502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbj Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3041184
MC: 72905
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68516 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (402) 266-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lincoln Trucking Lightning Division INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1823932
MC: 661796
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (402) 477-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abe Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2106202
MC: 734567
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68523 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (402) 890-3424 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&m Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2953699
MC: 600
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68516 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (402) 328-8384 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 160 movers in Lincoln

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,440 to $3,630 for a studio, $3,660 to $5,450 for a one-bedroom, $6,100 to $9,080 for a two-bedroom, $9,770 to $14,530 for a three-bedroom and $13,430 to $19,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lincoln from Medford?

About 1,595 road miles (1,352 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 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 Nebraska 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 Lincoln?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,240 to $3,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,440 to $3,590. 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–Lincoln corridor.