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Monterey, CA → Fort Myers, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Monterey to Fort Myers

About 2,875 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,120–$13,570, delivery in 7–14 days, 12 carriers on the Monterey side and 382 in Fort Myers.

  • 2,875 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,120–$13,5702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,875 miles (2,436 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
12 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
382 (119 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Myers → Monterey

The route from Monterey, CA to Fort Myers, FL covers roughly 2,875 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 $9,120 to $13,570 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 50 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 382 around Fort Myers (119 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 Fort Myers.

Monterey has a population of about 30,000 and Fort Myers about 101,581. Monterey is considerably denser (3,495 people per square mile versus 2,171), 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 Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Monterey to Fort Myers

Full-service estimate for 2,875 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,650 $4,450 $5,430
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,470 $6,670 $8,140
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,120 $11,120 $13,570
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,590 $17,790 $21,710
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,060 $24,460 $29,840

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,000–$5,650

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

Portable container

$3,590–$5,270

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

Full-service mover

$9,120–$13,570

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 Fort Myers (destination)

Husky Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968955
MC
697140
Based in
Lehigh Acres, FL 33976 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (336) 688-1518 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Tmt Naples LLC

USDOT
2951563
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33967 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (239) 337-3331 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Ft Myers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All My Sons Of Naples LLC

USDOT
3534267
MC
1177701
Based in
Ft Myers, FL 33913 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

FL Go And FL Go Freight

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gfa Rail Services INC

USDOT
955503
MC
812797
Based in
Ft Myers, FL 33916 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (239) 275-6060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frost Brook Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3196833
MC
153472
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33913 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (239) 245-9426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Et Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1127455
MC
460699
Based in
North Fort Myers, FL 33903 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (305) 395-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road Running International Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4387511
MC
1720771
Based in
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (561) 389-4283 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chhj FL Fort Myers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4497104
MC
1778548
Based in
Fort Myers, FL 33901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (727) 486-0888 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 382 movers in Fort Myers

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Monterey to Fort Myers?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,650 to $5,430 for a studio, $5,470 to $8,140 for a one-bedroom, $9,120 to $13,570 for a two-bedroom, $14,590 to $21,710 for a three-bedroom and $20,060 to $29,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Myers from Monterey?

About 2,875 road miles (2,436 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 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 Florida 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 Fort Myers?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,000 to $5,650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,590 to $5,270. 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–Fort Myers corridor.