Moab, UT → Ukiah, CA · Long-distance move
About 868 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,880–$7,250, delivery in 2–5 days, 1 carriers on the Moab side and 15 in Ukiah.
The route from Moab, UT to Ukiah, CA covers roughly 868 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,880 to $7,250 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 40 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 15 around Ukiah (3 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 Ukiah.
Moab has a population of about 5,000 and Ukiah about 17,000. Ukiah is the denser city (3,484 people per square mile versus 1,118 in Moab), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Utah, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,950 | $2,380 | $2,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,930 | $3,570 | $4,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,880 | $5,950 | $7,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,800 | $9,510 | $11,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,730 | $13,080 | $15,960 |
$1,190–$1,680
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,790–$2,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,880–$7,250
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Moab, UT → Ukiah, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $1,950 to $2,900 for a studio, $2,930 to $4,350 for a one-bedroom, $4,880 to $7,250 for a two-bedroom, $7,800 to $11,610 for a three-bedroom and $10,730 to $15,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 868 road miles (735 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 40 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 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 $1,190 to $1,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,640. 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–Ukiah corridor.