Mountain View, CA → Wausau, WI · Cross-country move

Movers from Mountain View to Wausau

About 2,068 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,500–$11,160, delivery in 5–10 days, 308 carriers on the Mountain View side and 107 in Wausau.

2,068 miroad distance
36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,500–$11,1602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Mountain View, California
To: Wausau, Wisconsin
Road distance: ≈ 2,068 miles (1,752 straight-line)
Drive time: 36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 308 (87 interstate)
Movers at destination: 107 (58 interstate)

Reverse: Wausau → Mountain View

The route from Mountain View, CA to Wausau, WI covers roughly 2,068 miles by road, a northeast-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 $7,500 to $11,160 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 36 hours (5 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 107 around Wausau (58 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 Wausau.

Mountain View has a population of about 82,000 and Wausau about 40,000. Mountain View is considerably denser (6,889 people per square mile versus 2,080), 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 Wisconsin 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 Wausau

Full-service estimate for 2,068 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,000	$3,660	$4,470
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,500	$5,490	$6,700
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,500	$9,150	$11,160
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$12,010	$14,640	$17,860
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,510	$20,130	$24,560

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,870–$4,060

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

Portable container

$2,870–$4,210

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

Full-service mover

$7,500–$11,160

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

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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 Wausau (destination)

Marathon Cheese Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marathon Cheese Transport LLC

USDOT: 1009265
MC: 425927
Based in: Marathon, WI 54448 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 56 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 443-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

River Valley Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1611631
MC: 362448
Based in: Schofield, WI 54476 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (715) 355-1902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadready Transfer Service

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Roadready Transfer Service INC

USDOT: 284372
MC: 185000
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (715) 848-5183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redline Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1071458
MC: 444110
Based in: Marathon, WI 54448 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (715) 571-5808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smartway Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2374298
MC: 814846
Based in: Schofield, WI 54476 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (715) 218-5820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Diversified Installation Service INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1204511
MC: 485654
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (715) 849-9933 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2947255
MC: 997775
Based in: Wausau, WI 54401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (715) 409-6025 Route Verify on FMCSA

L&s Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Larry Jerome Frick

USDOT: 210930
MC: 161338
Based in: Wausau, WI 54403 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (715) 848-2523 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 107 movers in Wausau

Tips for this move

Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Wausau accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,000 to $4,470 for a studio, $4,500 to $6,700 for a one-bedroom, $7,500 to $11,160 for a two-bedroom, $12,010 to $17,860 for a three-bedroom and $16,510 to $24,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wausau from Mountain View?

About 2,068 road miles (1,752 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 Wisconsin 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 Wausau?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,870 to $4,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,870 to $4,210. 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–Wausau corridor.