Lawrence, KS

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

Movers from Redding to Lawrence

About 1,697 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,730–$10,010, delivery in 5–10 days, 37 carriers on the Redding side and 17 in Lawrence.

  • 1,697 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,730–$10,0102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,697 miles (1,438 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
37 (15 interstate)
Movers at destination
17 (14 interstate)

Reverse: Lawrence → Redding

Lawrence sits about 1,697 miles east of Redding, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Kansas that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,730 to $10,010 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 29 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 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.

Redding has a population of about 94,000 and Lawrence about 95,000. Lawrence is the denser city (2,772 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 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 Redding to Lawrence

Full-service estimate for 1,697 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,690 $3,280 $4,000
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,040 $4,920 $6,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,730 $8,210 $10,010
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,770 $13,130 $16,020
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,810 $18,060 $22,030

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,340–$3,310

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

Portable container

$2,530–$3,730

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

Full-service mover

$6,730–$10,010

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Redding (origin)

J & S Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
451701
MC
244112
Based in
Redding, CA 96003 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

California Towing & Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2508854
MC
957782
Based in
Redding, CA 96003 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Shasta County Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
919620
MC
872193
Based in
Redding, CA 96001 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Hansens Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1630507
MC
601414
Based in
Redding, CA 96003 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Mongoose Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3561809
MC
1365857
Based in
Redding, CA 96003 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Lee'S Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1984331
MC
702567
Based in
Anderson, CA 96007 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Ms Motor Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4463432
MC
1799555
Based in
Redding, CA 96002 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Shb Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4355289
MC
1703491
Based in
Redding, CA 96001 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 37 movers in Redding

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

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

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

Starving Artists Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

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

Dock2dock

Licensed interstate
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

All 17 movers in Lawrence

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,690 to $4,000 for a studio, $4,040 to $6,010 for a one-bedroom, $6,730 to $10,010 for a two-bedroom, $10,770 to $16,020 for a three-bedroom and $14,810 to $22,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lawrence from Redding?

About 1,697 road miles (1,438 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 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 Redding to Lawrence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,340 to $3,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,530 to $3,730. 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 Redding–Lawrence corridor.