Redding, CA → Jackson, MS · Cross-country move
About 2,200 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,420–$11,040, delivery in 5–10 days, 37 carriers on the Redding side and 173 in Jackson.
Moving from Redding to Jackson is a cross-country move of roughly 2,200 road miles, heading east from California to Mississippi.
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 $7,420 to $11,040 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 38 hours (5 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 173 around Jackson (113 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 Jackson.
Redding has a population of about 94,000 and Jackson about 141,196. The two cities have comparable density (1,574 and 1,376 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Mississippi 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 | $2,970 | $3,620 | $4,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,450 | $5,430 | $6,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,420 | $9,050 | $11,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,870 | $14,480 | $17,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,330 | $19,910 | $24,290 |
$3,010–$4,250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,980–$4,390
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,420–$11,040
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Redding, CA → Jackson, MS. 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
Legal name: Shasta County Towing LLC
Legal name: Hansens Moving INC
Legal name: Bobby Gene Lee
Legal name: Allegiance LLC
Legal name: Dinero Xchange LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,970 to $4,420 for a studio, $4,450 to $6,620 for a one-bedroom, $7,420 to $11,040 for a two-bedroom, $11,870 to $17,670 for a three-bedroom and $16,330 to $24,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,200 road miles (1,864 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 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 Mississippi 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 $3,010 to $4,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,980 to $4,390. 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–Jackson corridor.