Redding, CA → Meridian, ID · Regional long-distance move
About 438 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,550–$5,290, delivery in 1–3 days, 37 carriers on the Redding side and 176 in Meridian.
Moving from Redding to Meridian is a regional long-distance move of roughly 438 road miles, heading northeast from California to Idaho.
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 $3,550 to $5,290 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 15 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 176 around Meridian (130 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 Meridian.
Redding has a population of about 94,000 and Meridian about 142,988. Meridian is the denser city (3,351 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 Idaho 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 | $1,420 | $1,730 | $2,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,130 | $2,600 | $3,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,550 | $4,330 | $5,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,690 | $6,930 | $8,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,820 | $9,530 | $11,630 |
$600–$850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,410–$2,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,550–$5,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Redding, CA → Meridian, ID. 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: Dania Incorporated
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,420 to $2,110 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,170 for a one-bedroom, $3,550 to $5,290 for a two-bedroom, $5,690 to $8,460 for a three-bedroom and $7,820 to $11,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 438 road miles (371 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 15 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Idaho 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 $600 to $850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,070. 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–Meridian corridor.