Redding, CA → Cheyenne, WY · Long-distance move
About 1,083 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,380–$8,010, delivery in 3–7 days, 37 carriers on the Redding side and 31 in Cheyenne.
Cheyenne sits about 1,083 miles east of Redding, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Wyoming that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,380 to $8,010 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 19 h 22 min.
On the Redding side there are 37 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (15 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Cheyenne (23 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 Cheyenne.
Redding has a population of about 94,000 and Cheyenne about 66,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,574 and 1,792 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Wyoming than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,200 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,230 | $3,940 | $4,810 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,380 | $6,570 | $8,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,610 | $10,510 | $12,820 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,840 | $14,440 | $17,620 |
$1,560–$2,210
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,990–$2,920
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,380–$8,010
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.
Legal name: Miller Trucking Corporation
Legal name: Shasta County Towing LLC
Legal name: Hansens Moving INC
Legal name: Bobby Gene Lee
Legal name: Johnson Storage & Moving Company
Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jr Moves LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,150 to $3,200 for a studio, $3,230 to $4,810 for a one-bedroom, $5,380 to $8,010 for a two-bedroom, $8,610 to $12,820 for a three-bedroom and $11,840 to $17,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,083 road miles (918 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 22 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 California into Wyoming 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 $1,560 to $2,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,920. 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 Redding–Cheyenne corridor.