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Monterey, CA → Chattanooga, TN · Cross-country move

Movers from Monterey to Chattanooga

About 2,410 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,030–$11,950, delivery in 7–14 days, 12 carriers on the Monterey side and 241 in Chattanooga.

  • 2,410 miroad distance
  • 42 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,030–$11,9502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,410 miles (2,042 straight-line)
Drive time
42 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
12 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
241 (155 interstate)

Reverse: Chattanooga → Monterey

Chattanooga sits about 2,410 miles east of Monterey, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Tennessee 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 $8,030 to $11,950 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 42 hours (5 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 241 around Chattanooga (155 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 Chattanooga.

Monterey has a population of about 30,000 and Chattanooga about 194,144. Monterey is considerably denser (3,495 people per square mile versus 1,272), 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 Tennessee than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Monterey to Chattanooga

Full-service estimate for 2,410 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,210 $3,920 $4,780
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,820 $5,880 $7,170
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,030 $9,790 $11,950
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,850 $15,670 $19,110
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,660 $21,540 $26,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,380–$4,770

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

Portable container

$3,170–$4,660

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

Full-service mover

$8,030–$11,950

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 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 Chattanooga (destination)

US Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: US Xpress INC

USDOT
303024
MC
188121
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4,953 trucks, 5,412 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (423) 510-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Covenant Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Covenant Transport LLC

USDOT
273818
MC
188102
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37419 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
816 trucks, 1,741 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (423) 463-3473 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tranco Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
646416
MC
301265
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 113 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (423) 822-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ash Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2014429
MC
709527
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37410 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1400069
MC
587359
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37416 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (423) 485-8619 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bullins Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
545382
MC
299062
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37416 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (423) 421-0399 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chattanooga 081 LLC

USDOT
2255276
MC
769528
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (423) 893-3450 Route Verify on FMCSA

1up Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2801891
MC
936054
Based in
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (423) 661-3791 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 241 movers in Chattanooga

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,210 to $4,780 for a studio, $4,820 to $7,170 for a one-bedroom, $8,030 to $11,950 for a two-bedroom, $12,850 to $19,110 for a three-bedroom and $17,660 to $26,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chattanooga from Monterey?

About 2,410 road miles (2,042 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 42 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 Tennessee 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 Chattanooga?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,380 to $4,770 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,170 to $4,660. 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–Chattanooga corridor.