Knoxville, TN

Rancho Cucamonga, CA → Knoxville, TN · Cross-country move

Movers from Rancho Cucamonga to Knoxville

About 2,238 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,730–$11,500, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,062 carriers on the Rancho Cucamonga side and 229 in Knoxville.

  • 2,238 miroad distance
  • 39 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,730–$11,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,238 miles (1,896 straight-line)
Drive time
39 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,062 (571 interstate)
Movers at destination
229 (129 interstate)

Reverse: Knoxville → Rancho Cucamonga

The route from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Knoxville, TN covers roughly 2,238 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 $7,730 to $11,500 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 39 hours (5 driving days).

On the Rancho Cucamonga side there are 1,062 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (571 of them authorized for interstate work), and 229 around Knoxville (129 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 Knoxville.

Rancho Cucamonga has a population of about 177,856 and Knoxville about 202,021. Rancho Cucamonga is considerably denser (4,350 people per square mile versus 1,933), 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 Tennessee than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Rancho Cucamonga to Knoxville

Full-service estimate for 2,238 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,090 $3,770 $4,600
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,640 $5,660 $6,900
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,730 $9,430 $11,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,370 $15,080 $18,400
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,010 $20,740 $25,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,050–$4,310

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

Portable container

$3,020–$4,440

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

Full-service mover

$7,730–$11,500

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 Rancho Cucamonga (origin)

Ldi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1074419
MC
446897
Based in
Pomona, CA 91768 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 134 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Total Transportation & Distribution INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1582586
MC
609813
Based in
Rancho Cumanoga, CA 91730 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
111 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Cordova Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2376402
MC
815769
Based in
Fontana, CA 92337 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Nk Carries INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3799553
MC
1379375
Based in
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
47 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Heritage Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1782985
MC
650038
Based in
Riverside, CA 92505 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Scoc INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3038921
MC
60287
Based in
Fontana, CA 92335 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Sure Shot Transit Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3193098
MC
137968
Based in
Ontario, CA 91761 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Nationwide Trans, Inc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1470669
MC
555361
Based in
Chino, CA 91710 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 1,062 movers in Rancho Cucamonga

Near Knoxville (destination)

Tld Logistics Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1820774
MC
658802
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37932 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
495 trucks, 415 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Primeturbo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3612859
MC
1231221
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37931 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Jim'S Garage & Wrecker Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
491039
MC
443902
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37919 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Gouffon Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
553340
MC
273542
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37921 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Rowe Transfer INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1079919
MC
448775
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37914 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Fox Moving And Storage Of East Tennessee LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2500143
MC
866796
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37921 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Emerald Home Furnishings

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
329373
MC
476934
Based in
Louisville, TN 37777 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Brabston INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1736945
MC
636216
Based in
Knoxville, TN 37924 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All 229 movers in Knoxville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Rancho Cucamonga to Knoxville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,090 to $4,600 for a studio, $4,640 to $6,900 for a one-bedroom, $7,730 to $11,500 for a two-bedroom, $12,370 to $18,400 for a three-bedroom and $17,010 to $25,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Knoxville from Rancho Cucamonga?

About 2,238 road miles (1,896 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Tennessee 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 Rancho Cucamonga to Knoxville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,050 to $4,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,020 to $4,440. 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 Rancho Cucamonga–Knoxville corridor.