Napa, CA → Ames, IA · Cross-country move

Movers from Napa to Ames

About 1,804 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,910–$10,290, delivery in 5–10 days, 56 carriers on the Napa side and 55 in Ames.

1,804 miroad distance
31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,910–$10,2902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Napa, California
To: Ames, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 1,804 miles (1,529 straight-line)
Drive time: 31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 56 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination: 55 (25 interstate)

Reverse: Ames → Napa

The route from Napa, CA to Ames, IA covers roughly 1,804 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 $6,910 to $10,290 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 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Napa side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 55 around Ames (25 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 Ames.

Napa has a population of about 79,000 and Ames about 66,000. Napa is considerably denser (4,391 people per square mile versus 2,355), 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 Iowa 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 Napa to Ames

Full-service estimate for 1,804 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,770	$3,370	$4,110
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,150	$5,060	$6,170
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,910	$8,430	$10,290
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,060	$13,490	$16,460
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,210	$18,550	$22,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,600–$3,680

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

Portable container

$2,630–$3,870

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

Full-service mover

$6,910–$10,290

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Napa (origin)

Integrity Moving Solutions INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2714327
MC: 1009950
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (510) 368-4441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wrights Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3008441
MC: 179527
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (707) 236-7438 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2885573
MC: 1415680
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (925) 446-9131 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gst Trans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3922400
MC: 1661415
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (707) 386-7446 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleetlink Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6004005
MC: 59139783
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (707) 227-3375 Route Verify on FMCSA

S2 Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2363572
MC: 810236
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94589 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (707) 853-4266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunamis Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dunamis Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 2846671
MC: 996658
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (707) 655-0517 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Roads In INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3325654
MC: 1058950
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Napa

Near Ames (destination)

Central Iowa Towing And Recovery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Central Iowa Towing And Recovery INC

USDOT: 2359315
MC: 1349765
Based in: Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (515) 290-4188 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hemmen Moving INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 608245
MC: 292343
Based in: Ames, IA 50014 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (515) 268-9090 Route Verify on FMCSA

J T L Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2528339
MC: 887466
Based in: Randall, IA 50231 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (515) 669-1891 Route Verify on FMCSA

V&c Express Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3635053
MC: 1246860
Based in: Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (904) 418-8009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Combined Relocation Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1666941
MC: 709641
Based in: Huxley, IA 50124 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (515) 276-6674 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alex Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4346742
MC: 1699031
Based in: Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (515) 817-4521 Route Verify on FMCSA

Property Service Agency LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1433739
Based in: Ames, IA 50010 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (515) 233-1922 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&a Moving And Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Myers & Associates LLC

USDOT: 2340775
Based in: Madrid, IA 50156 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (515) 795-3676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 55 movers in Ames

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Napa to Ames?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,770 to $4,110 for a studio, $4,150 to $6,170 for a one-bedroom, $6,910 to $10,290 for a two-bedroom, $11,060 to $16,460 for a three-bedroom and $15,210 to $22,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ames from Napa?

About 1,804 road miles (1,529 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 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 Iowa 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 Napa to Ames?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,600 to $3,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,630 to $3,870. 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 Napa–Ames corridor.