Redding, CA → Des Moines, IA · Cross-country move
About 1,761 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,840–$10,180, delivery in 5–10 days, 37 carriers on the Redding side and 191 in Des Moines.
The route from Redding, CA to Des Moines, IA covers roughly 1,761 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 $6,840 to $10,180 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 31 hours (4 driving days).
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 191 around Des Moines (116 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 Des Moines.
Redding has a population of about 94,000 and Des Moines about 212,086. Des Moines is the denser city (2,428 people per square mile versus 1,574 in Redding), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,740 | $3,340 | $4,070 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,100 | $5,000 | $6,110 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,840 | $8,340 | $10,180 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,940 | $13,350 | $16,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,050 | $18,350 | $22,390 |
$2,410–$3,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,590–$3,810
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,840–$10,180
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Redding, CA → Des Moines, IA. 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: Miller Trucking Corporation
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,740 to $4,070 for a studio, $4,100 to $6,110 for a one-bedroom, $6,840 to $10,180 for a two-bedroom, $10,940 to $16,280 for a three-bedroom and $15,050 to $22,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,761 road miles (1,493 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from California into Iowa 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 $2,410 to $3,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,590 to $3,810. 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–Des Moines corridor.