Moab, UT → Scottsbluff, NE · Regional long-distance move
About 454 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,170–$4,710, delivery in 1–3 days, 1 carriers on the Moab side and 21 in Scottsbluff.
Scottsbluff sits about 454 miles northeast of Moab, which makes this an interstate relocation from Utah to Nebraska that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $3,170 to $4,710 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 32 min.
On the Moab side there are 1 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 21 around Scottsbluff (16 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 Scottsbluff.
Moab has a population of about 5,000 and Scottsbluff about 15,000. Scottsbluff is the denser city (2,177 people per square mile versus 1,118 in Moab), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,890 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,320 | $2,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,170 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,070 | $6,180 | $7,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,970 | $8,500 | $10,370 |
$770–$1,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,430–$2,100
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,170–$4,710
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 $1,270 to $1,890 for a studio, $1,900 to $2,830 for a one-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,710 for a two-bedroom, $5,070 to $7,540 for a three-bedroom and $6,970 to $10,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 454 road miles (385 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 32 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Utah 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $770 to $1,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,430 to $2,100. 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 Moab–Scottsbluff corridor.