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Bethlehem, PA

Monterey, CA → Bethlehem, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from Monterey to Bethlehem

About 2,947 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,170–$13,640, delivery in 7–14 days, 12 carriers on the Monterey side and 402 in Bethlehem.

  • 2,947 miroad distance
  • 51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,170–$13,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,947 miles (2,497 straight-line)
Drive time
51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
12 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
402 (297 interstate)

Reverse: Bethlehem → Monterey

Bethlehem sits about 2,947 miles east of Monterey, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $9,170 to $13,640 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 51 hours (6 driving days).

On the Monterey side there are 12 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 402 around Bethlehem (297 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 Bethlehem.

Monterey has a population of about 30,000 and Bethlehem about 78,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,495 and 3,964 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania 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 Monterey to Bethlehem

Full-service estimate for 2,947 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,670 $4,470 $5,450
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,500 $6,710 $8,180
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,170 $11,180 $13,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,660 $17,880 $21,820
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,160 $24,590 $30,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,080–$5,760

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

Portable container

$3,650–$5,370

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

Full-service mover

$9,170–$13,640

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

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Typical full-service range.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Monterey (origin)

American Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1077325
MC
447949
Based in
Marina, CA 93933 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (831) 384-4139 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mod-Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 21st Century Moving LLC

USDOT
2983026
MC
1294330
Based in
Monterey, CA 93940 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (831) 869-9367 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monterey Peninsula Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Valerio Lima

USDOT
167294
MC
51424
Based in
Marina, CA 93933 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (831) 883-0212 Route Verify on FMCSA

Supply & Demand Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3507091
MC
1159608
Based in
Marina, CA 93933 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 710-7824 Route Verify on FMCSA

A New Beginning Monterey

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Marcus Chubbs INC

USDOT
2710075
Based in
Seaside, CA 93955 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 392-6487 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monterey Junk Removal

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: David Newell Johnson

USDOT
3202429
Based in
Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (831) 737-4614 Route Verify on FMCSA

White Glove Movers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3375963
MC
1082909
Based in
Pebble Beach, CA 93953 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 236-0336 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jrg Junk Removal & Yard Maintenance

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Jesus Ruelas Gamboa

USDOT
3725511
Based in
Seaside, CA 93955 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (831) 521-8173 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 12 movers in Monterey

Near Bethlehem (destination)

Mti INC Pa

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC

USDOT
268139
MC
147923
Based in
Allentown, PA 18104 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (484) 866-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smr Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2273558
MC
776491
Based in
Easton, PA 18040 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (610) 438-1183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1444559
MC
545976
Based in
Easton, PA 18042 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (610) 865-1133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leonard Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1171254
MC
469678
Based in
Easton, PA 18042 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (732) 248-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3322506
MC
1066356
Based in
Allentown, PA 18103 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (217) 217-1703 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Trans LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1953742
MC
693960
Based in
Easton, PA 18040 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (848) 565-7508 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ghg Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2053518
MC
719083
Based in
Allentown, PA 18106 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (484) 223-4502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insulation Company Of America LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
256276
MC
366606
Based in
Allentown, PA 18103 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (610) 791-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 402 movers in Bethlehem

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Monterey to Bethlehem?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,670 to $5,450 for a studio, $5,500 to $8,180 for a one-bedroom, $9,170 to $13,640 for a two-bedroom, $14,660 to $21,820 for a three-bedroom and $20,160 to $30,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bethlehem from Monterey?

About 2,947 road miles (2,497 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 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 Pennsylvania 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 Monterey to Bethlehem?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,080 to $5,760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,650 to $5,370. 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 Monterey–Bethlehem corridor.