Memphis, TN → Murrieta, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,831 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,020–$10,450, delivery in 5–10 days, 534 carriers on the Memphis side and 142 in Murrieta.
Moving from Memphis to Murrieta is a cross-country move of roughly 1,831 road miles, heading west from Tennessee to California.
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 $7,020 to $10,450 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 32 hours (4 driving days).
On the Memphis side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 of them authorized for interstate work), and 142 around Murrieta (70 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 Murrieta.
Memphis has a population of about 609,647 and Murrieta about 114,124. Murrieta is the denser city (3,302 people per square mile versus 2,132 in Memphis), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Tennessee, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Tennessee, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,810 | $3,430 | $4,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,210 | $5,140 | $6,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,020 | $8,570 | $10,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,240 | $13,710 | $16,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,450 | $18,840 | $22,990 |
$2,630–$3,710
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,650–$3,900
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,020–$10,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,810 to $4,180 for a studio, $4,210 to $6,270 for a one-bedroom, $7,020 to $10,450 for a two-bedroom, $11,240 to $16,720 for a three-bedroom and $15,450 to $22,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,831 road miles (1,552 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 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 Tennessee 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 $2,630 to $3,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,650 to $3,900. 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 Memphis–Murrieta corridor.