Amcon Distributing Company
- USDOT
- 300388
- MC
- 76939
- Based in
- Omaha, NE 68122 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 459 trucks, 163 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1987
Omaha, NE → Ithaca, NY · Long-distance move
About 1,189 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,520–$8,220, delivery in 3–7 days, 318 carriers on the Omaha side and 98 in Ithaca.
The route from Omaha, NE to Ithaca, NY covers roughly 1,189 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,520 to $8,220 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 12 min.
On the Omaha side there are 318 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (200 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Ithaca (36 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 Ithaca.
Omaha has a population of about 488,797 and Ithaca about 32,000. Ithaca is the denser city (5,958 people per square mile versus 3,433 in Omaha), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Nebraska, 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 | $2,210 | $2,690 | $3,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,310 | $4,040 | $4,930 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,520 | $6,740 | $8,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,840 | $10,780 | $13,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,150 | $14,820 | $18,080 |
$1,670–$2,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,080–$3,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,520–$8,220
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Omaha, NE → Ithaca, NY. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,290 for a studio, $3,310 to $4,930 for a one-bedroom, $5,520 to $8,220 for a two-bedroom, $8,840 to $13,150 for a three-bedroom and $12,150 to $18,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,189 road miles (1,007 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 12 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Nebraska into New York 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 $1,670 to $2,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,060. 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.
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 Omaha–Ithaca corridor.