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Modesto, CA → Spartanburg, SC · Cross-country move

Movers from Modesto to Spartanburg

About 2,559 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,290–$12,330, delivery in 7–14 days, 392 carriers on the Modesto side and 206 in Spartanburg.

  • 2,559 miroad distance
  • 44 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,290–$12,3302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,559 miles (2,168 straight-line)
Drive time
44 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
392 (205 interstate)
Movers at destination
206 (159 interstate)

Reverse: Spartanburg → Modesto

The route from Modesto, CA to Spartanburg, SC covers roughly 2,559 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $8,290 to $12,330 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 44 hours (5 driving days).

On the Modesto side there are 392 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (205 of them authorized for interstate work), and 206 around Spartanburg (159 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 Spartanburg.

Modesto has a population of about 219,652 and Spartanburg about 39,000. Modesto is considerably denser (5,081 people per square mile versus 1,912), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in South Carolina 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 Modesto to Spartanburg

Full-service estimate for 2,559 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,320 $4,040 $4,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,970 $6,060 $7,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,290 $10,110 $12,330
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,260 $16,170 $19,730
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,230 $22,240 $27,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,530–$4,980

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

Portable container

$3,300–$4,860

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

Full-service mover

$8,290–$12,330

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Modesto (origin)

Bivio Transport And Logistics Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2611556
MC
22572
Based in
Ceres, CA 95307 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (209) 272-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shekinah Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3280009
MC
1036884
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (209) 616-3266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transbay Xpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1357829
MC
520713
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (209) 410-4077 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road King Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2581361
MC
903865
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (916) 275-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Modesto A1 Glass Company INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4521889
Based in
Modesto, CA 95350 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (209) 522-1172 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cobb Refrigerated Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
145920
MC
147824
Based in
Modesto, CA 95351 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (209) 576-0327 Route Verify on FMCSA

Khodi Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2141804
MC
745315
Based in
Turlock, CA 95382 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (209) 648-2278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dino Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2896438
MC
973484
Based in
Keyes, CA 95328 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (916) 541-2371 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 392 movers in Modesto

Near Spartanburg (destination)

Quality Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
721468
MC
331174
Based in
Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
183 trucks, 184 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (864) 879-7770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carolina Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2355570
MC
806803
Based in
Boiling Springs, SC 29316 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (866) 848-4425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1909295
MC
879668
Based in
Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (864) 501-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Haul Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2987484
MC
17356
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29306 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (864) 469-4528 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kalinka Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3314186
MC
1053303
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (315) 790-4010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Plumley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1053808
MC
511143
Based in
Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (864) 879-2191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jmt Express INC

USDOT
842165
MC
371523
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (864) 814-0911 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jtl LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jax Transportation And Logistics LLC

USDOT
2348794
MC
803954
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (864) 804-6942 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 206 movers in Spartanburg

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Modesto to Spartanburg?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,320 to $4,930 for a studio, $4,970 to $7,400 for a one-bedroom, $8,290 to $12,330 for a two-bedroom, $13,260 to $19,730 for a three-bedroom and $18,230 to $27,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Spartanburg from Modesto?

About 2,559 road miles (2,168 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 44 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 South Carolina 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 Modesto to Spartanburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,530 to $4,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,300 to $4,860. 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 Modesto–Spartanburg corridor.