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Monterey, CA → Little Rock, AR · Cross-country move

Movers from Monterey to Little Rock

About 1,954 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,070–$10,520, delivery in 5–10 days, 12 carriers on the Monterey side and 165 in Little Rock.

  • 1,954 miroad distance
  • 34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,070–$10,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,954 miles (1,656 straight-line)
Drive time
34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
12 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
165 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Little Rock → Monterey

Moving from Monterey to Little Rock is a cross-country move of roughly 1,954 road miles, heading east from California to Arkansas.

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 $7,070 to $10,520 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 34 hours (4 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 165 around Little Rock (104 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 Little Rock.

Monterey has a population of about 30,000 and Little Rock about 206,427. Monterey is considerably denser (3,495 people per square mile versus 1,688), 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 Arkansas 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 Little Rock

Full-service estimate for 1,954 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,830 $3,450 $4,210
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,240 $5,180 $6,310
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,070 $8,630 $10,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,320 $13,800 $16,840
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,560 $18,980 $23,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,760–$3,890

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

Portable container

$2,760–$4,060

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

Full-service mover

$7,070–$10,520

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 Little Rock (destination)

Cal-Ark International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
546354
MC
270827
Based in
Mablevale, AR 72103 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
339 trucks, 363 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (501) 455-3399 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rich Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rich Transport LLC

USDOT
305789
MC
203073
Based in
Little Rock, AR 72117 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (800) 363-5311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mo Go Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3453631
MC
1125101
Based in
Little Rock, AR 72209 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (301) 399-9199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hill Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
472807
MC
251164
Based in
Little Rock, AR 72202 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (501) 246-8605 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell Yarbrough Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
68472
MC
126176
Based in
Little Rock, AR 72201 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (501) 374-0216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Renstar Enterprise Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1715434
MC
629201
Based in
Maumelle, AR 72113 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (501) 247-1153 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
111849
MC
120966
Based in
North Little Rock, AR 72114 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (501) 375-8191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fixed Rate Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1571525
MC
828542
Based in
North Little Rock, AR 72118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (501) 221-3856 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 165 movers in Little Rock

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Monterey to Little Rock?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,830 to $4,210 for a studio, $4,240 to $6,310 for a one-bedroom, $7,070 to $10,520 for a two-bedroom, $11,320 to $16,840 for a three-bedroom and $15,560 to $23,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Little Rock from Monterey?

About 1,954 road miles (1,656 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Arkansas 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 Little Rock?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,760 to $3,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,760 to $4,060. 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–Little Rock corridor.