Pomona, CA → Lawrence, KS · Cross-country move

Movers from Pomona to Lawrence

About 1,523 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,430–$9,570, delivery in 5–10 days, 628 carriers on the Pomona side and 17 in Lawrence.

1,523 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,430–$9,5702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Pomona, California
To: Lawrence, Kansas
Road distance: ≈ 1,523 miles (1,291 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 628 (314 interstate)
Movers at destination: 17 (14 interstate)

Reverse: Lawrence → Pomona

Moving from Pomona to Lawrence is a cross-country move of roughly 1,523 road miles, heading east from California to Kansas.

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 $6,430 to $9,570 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Pomona side there are 628 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (314 of them authorized for interstate work), and 17 around Lawrence (14 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 Lawrence.

Pomona has a population of about 147,807 and Lawrence about 95,000. Pomona is considerably denser (6,596 people per square mile versus 2,772), 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 Kansas 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 Pomona to Lawrence

Full-service estimate for 1,523 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,570	$3,140	$3,830
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,860	$4,710	$5,740
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,430	$7,840	$9,570
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,290	$12,550	$15,310
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,150	$17,250	$21,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,160–$3,060

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

Portable container

$2,380–$3,500

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

Full-service mover

$6,430–$9,570

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

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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 Pomona (origin)

Ldi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1074419
MC: 446897
Based in: Pomona, CA 91768 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 140 trucks, 134 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (909) 620-7001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Total Transportation & Distribution INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1582586
MC: 609813
Based in: Rancho Cumanoga, CA 91730 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 111 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (951) 801-7200 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-Zoom Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3296394
MC: 1045263
Based in: City Of Industry, CA 91744 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 65 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (714) 309-3931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nationwide Trans, Inc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nationwide Trans INC

USDOT: 1470669
MC: 555361
Based in: Chino, CA 91710 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (909) 355-3211 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sure Shot Transit Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3193098
MC: 137968
Based in: Ontario, CA 91761 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (909) 584-5556 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rge Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 523064
MC: 628016
Based in: Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (626) 960-7344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bigbear Trucking Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2914596
MC: 982493
Based in: City Of Industry, CA 91745 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (626) 225-9640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cardenas Markets LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2953855
MC: 1416618
Based in: Ontario, CA 91761 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (909) 923-7426 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 628 movers in Pomona

Near Lawrence (destination)

Professional Delivery Services INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1380572
MC: 745731
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (785) 312-0351 Route Verify on FMCSA

Free Agents LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1644908
MC: 616036
Based in: Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 917983
MC: 397078
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (785) 842-1115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Starving Artists Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bcv Moving On LLC

USDOT: 768024
MC: 345177
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (785) 749-5073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Swing Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1996368
MC: 727907
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (913) 645-7101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freedom In Christ Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1397728
MC: 530604
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (785) 218-3406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zhanettrucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3516994
MC: 1176725
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (702) 981-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dock2dock

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Door2door Movers LLC

USDOT: 4517072
MC: 1789178
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (785) 200-8777 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 17 movers in Lawrence

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pomona to Lawrence?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,570 to $3,830 for a studio, $3,860 to $5,740 for a one-bedroom, $6,430 to $9,570 for a two-bedroom, $10,290 to $15,310 for a three-bedroom and $14,150 to $21,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lawrence from Pomona?

About 1,523 road miles (1,291 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 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 Kansas 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 Pomona to Lawrence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,160 to $3,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,380 to $3,500. 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 Pomona–Lawrence corridor.