Norwalk, CT → Redding, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,979 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,710–$14,450, delivery in 7–14 days, 395 carriers on the Norwalk side and 37 in Redding.
Redding sits about 2,979 miles west of Norwalk, which makes this an interstate relocation from Connecticut to California that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $9,710 to $14,450 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 52 hours (6 driving days).
On the Norwalk side there are 395 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (163 of them authorized for interstate work), and 37 around Redding (15 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 Redding.
Norwalk has a population of about 92,000 and Redding about 94,000. Norwalk is considerably denser (3,984 people per square mile versus 1,574), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than Connecticut, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,890 | $4,740 | $5,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,830 | $7,110 | $8,670 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,710 | $11,850 | $14,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,540 | $18,950 | $23,120 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,370 | $26,060 | $31,800 |
$4,110–$5,800
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,680–$5,410
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,710–$14,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Norwalk, CT → Redding, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Air Express International USA INC
Legal name: Junkluggers LLC
Legal name: J B Moving Services INC
Legal name: Narod INC
Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
Legal name: Miller Trucking Corporation
Legal name: Shasta County Towing LLC
Legal name: Hansens Moving INC
Legal name: Bobby Gene Lee
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,890 to $5,780 for a studio, $5,830 to $8,670 for a one-bedroom, $9,710 to $14,450 for a two-bedroom, $15,540 to $23,120 for a three-bedroom and $21,370 to $31,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,979 road miles (2,525 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 hours (6 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Connecticut into California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,110 to $5,800 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,680 to $5,410. 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.
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 Norwalk–Redding corridor.