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Mountain View, CA → Rochester, MN · Cross-country move

Movers from Mountain View to Rochester

About 1,896 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,400–$11,000, delivery in 5–10 days, 308 carriers on the Mountain View side and 116 in Rochester.

  • 1,896 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,400–$11,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,896 miles (1,607 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
308 (87 interstate)
Movers at destination
116 (72 interstate)

Reverse: Rochester → Mountain View

Moving from Mountain View to Rochester is a cross-country move of roughly 1,896 road miles, heading northeast from California to Minnesota.

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 $7,400 to $11,000 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Mountain View side there are 308 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (87 of them authorized for interstate work), and 116 around Rochester (72 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 Rochester.

Mountain View has a population of about 82,000 and Rochester about 124,292. Mountain View is considerably denser (6,889 people per square mile versus 2,187), 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 Minnesota 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 Mountain View to Rochester

Full-service estimate for 1,896 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,960 $3,610 $4,400
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,440 $5,410 $6,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,400 $9,020 $11,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,830 $14,430 $17,610
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,270 $19,840 $24,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,700–$3,810

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

Portable container

$2,710–$3,990

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

Full-service mover

$7,400–$11,000

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Mountain View, CA → Rochester, MN. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Mountain View (origin)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eloka Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3455711
MC
1126373
Based in
San Jose, CA 95125 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (408) 500-8852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trident Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Shefali Toor

USDOT
2641089
MC
920395
Based in
San Jose, CA 95133 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (408) 455-0526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT
1464935
MC
553377
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 308 movers in Mountain View

Near Rochester (destination)

Steve Yaggy Specialized Truck Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
291671
MC
272806
Based in
Rochester, MN 55902 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (507) 282-1715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transport Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
587147
MC
283784
Based in
Rochester, MN 55904 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (507) 281-9787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1561552
MC
579169
Based in
Kasson, MN 55944 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (507) 634-2047 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piepho Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
286311
MC
133951
Based in
Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (507) 289-4515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Rochester Mn

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bennett Moving LLC

USDOT
2468021
MC
861017
Based in
Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (507) 258-5558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kautz Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
717630
MC
330197
Based in
Pine Island, MN 55963 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (507) 356-2425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servicemaster Of Rochester

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Mesenburg Enterprises INC

USDOT
1221281
Based in
Rochester, MN 55901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (507) 282-5747 Route Verify on FMCSA

Channel One Regional Food Bank

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Channel One INC

USDOT
682434
Based in
Rochester, MN 55904 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (507) 287-2350 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 116 movers in Rochester

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Mountain View to Rochester?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,960 to $4,400 for a studio, $4,440 to $6,600 for a one-bedroom, $7,400 to $11,000 for a two-bedroom, $11,830 to $17,610 for a three-bedroom and $16,270 to $24,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Rochester from Mountain View?

About 1,896 road miles (1,607 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Minnesota 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 Mountain View to Rochester?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,700 to $3,810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,710 to $3,990. 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 Mountain View–Rochester corridor.