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Monterey, CA → Grand Rapids, MI · Cross-country move

Movers from Monterey to Grand Rapids

About 2,309 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,930–$11,790, delivery in 7–14 days, 12 carriers on the Monterey side and 322 in Grand Rapids.

  • 2,309 miroad distance
  • 40 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,930–$11,7902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,309 miles (1,957 straight-line)
Drive time
40 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
12 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
322 (185 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Rapids → Monterey

Moving from Monterey to Grand Rapids is a cross-country move of roughly 2,309 road miles, heading northeast from California to Michigan.

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 $7,930 to $11,790 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 40 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 322 around Grand Rapids (185 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 Grand Rapids.

Monterey has a population of about 30,000 and Grand Rapids about 201,183. The two cities have comparable density (3,495 and 4,440 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan 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 Grand Rapids

Full-service estimate for 2,309 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,170 $3,870 $4,720
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,760 $5,800 $7,070
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,930 $9,670 $11,790
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,680 $15,460 $18,870
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,440 $21,260 $25,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,270–$4,620

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

Portable container

$3,080–$4,530

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

Full-service mover

$7,930–$11,790

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 Grand Rapids (destination)

Sweet Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1128178
MC
459522
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
429 trucks, 325 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (616) 241-9200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mdv Spartannash LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2552754
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI 49518 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
278 trucks, 278 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (402) 999-2119 Verify on FMCSA

M C Van Kampen Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
169993
MC
147601
Based in
Wyoming, MI 49548 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
196 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (616) 531-9931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spartannash

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gtl Truck Lines INC

USDOT
238700
MC
166314
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI 49518 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
187 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (616) 878-8589 Verify on FMCSA

Van Eerden Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
179734
MC
150247
Based in
Byron Center, MI 49315 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
175 trucks, 193 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (616) 877-0192 Route Verify on FMCSA

Holland Special Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hsd Operations INC

USDOT
2839570
MC
950826
Based in
Hudsonville, MI 49426 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
172 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (616) 667-5100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Split Rock

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ever Fresh Farms Transportation INC

USDOT
473115
MC
251709
Based in
Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
108 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (616) 530-0005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jvc Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1260191
MC
492555
Based in
Byron Center, MI 49315 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Route Verify on FMCSA

All 322 movers in Grand Rapids

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Monterey to Grand Rapids?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,170 to $4,720 for a studio, $4,760 to $7,070 for a one-bedroom, $7,930 to $11,790 for a two-bedroom, $12,680 to $18,870 for a three-bedroom and $17,440 to $25,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Rapids from Monterey?

About 2,309 road miles (1,957 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 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 Michigan 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 Grand Rapids?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,270 to $4,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,080 to $4,530. 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–Grand Rapids corridor.