Menifee, CA → Ames, IA · Cross-country move

Movers from Menifee to Ames

About 1,655 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,660–$9,900, delivery in 5–10 days, 250 carriers on the Menifee side and 55 in Ames.

1,655 miroad distance
29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,660–$9,9002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Menifee, California
To: Ames, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 1,655 miles (1,403 straight-line)
Drive time: 29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 250 (139 interstate)
Movers at destination: 55 (25 interstate)

Reverse: Ames → Menifee

Moving from Menifee to Ames is a cross-country move of roughly 1,655 road miles, heading northeast from California to Iowa.

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 $6,660 to $9,900 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 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Menifee side there are 250 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (139 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Ames (25 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 Ames.

Menifee has a population of about 118,592 and Ames about 66,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,205 and 2,355 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Menifee to Ames

Full-service estimate for 1,655 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,660	$3,250	$3,960
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,990	$4,870	$5,940
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,660	$8,120	$9,900
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,650	$12,990	$15,850
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,650	$17,860	$21,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,300–$3,250

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

Portable container

$2,500–$3,670

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

Full-service mover

$6,660–$9,900

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Menifee (origin)

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2461971
MC: 850730
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (909) 371-0837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pangala Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3442430
MC: 1118385
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (626) 241-4120 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1968191
MC: 733054
Based in: Murrieta, CA 92563 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (951) 296-5757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trujillo Milk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1485614
MC: 559663
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (951) 264-4215 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Tier Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2999800
MC: 23462
Based in: San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (661) 466-3055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flexilogistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3539653
MC: 1586923
Based in: Perris, CA 92571 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (951) 389-3981 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ditta Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ditta Express LLC

USDOT: 2942627
MC: 17722
Based in: San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (951) 892-3851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jg & Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jg & Sons Trucking INC

USDOT: 1514756
MC: 567057
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (951) 500-1992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 250 movers in Menifee

Near Ames (destination)

Central Iowa Towing And Recovery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery INC

USDOT: 2359315
MC: 1349765
Based in: Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (515) 290-4188 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hemmen Moving INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 608245
MC: 292343
Based in: Ames, IA 50014 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (515) 268-9090 Route Verify on FMCSA

J T L Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2528339
MC: 887466
Based in: Randall, IA 50231 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (515) 669-1891 Route Verify on FMCSA

V&c Express Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3635053
MC: 1246860
Based in: Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (904) 418-8009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Combined Relocation Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1666941
MC: 709641
Based in: Huxley, IA 50124 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (515) 276-6674 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alex Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4346742
MC: 1699031
Based in: Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (515) 817-4521 Route Verify on FMCSA

Property Service Agency LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1433739
Based in: Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (515) 233-1922 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&a Moving And Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Myers & Associates LLC

USDOT: 2340775
Based in: Madrid, IA 50156 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (515) 795-3676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Ames

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Menifee to Ames?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,660 to $3,960 for a studio, $3,990 to $5,940 for a one-bedroom, $6,660 to $9,900 for a two-bedroom, $10,650 to $15,850 for a three-bedroom and $14,650 to $21,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ames from Menifee?

About 1,655 road miles (1,403 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 California into Iowa 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 Menifee to Ames?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,300 to $3,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,500 to $3,670. 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 Menifee–Ames corridor.