Redding, CA → Plymouth, MA · Cross-country move
About 3,122 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,320–$15,350, delivery in 7–14 days, 37 carriers on the Redding side and 37 in Plymouth.
Plymouth sits about 3,122 miles east of Redding, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Massachusetts 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 $10,320 to $15,350 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 54 hours (7 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 37 around Plymouth (21 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 Plymouth.
Redding has a population of about 94,000 and Plymouth about 65,000. Plymouth is the denser city (27,353 people per square mile versus 1,574 in Redding), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,130 | $5,030 | $6,140 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,190 | $7,550 | $9,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,320 | $12,580 | $15,350 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,510 | $20,130 | $24,560 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,700 | $27,680 | $33,770 |
$4,260–$6,010
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,810–$5,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,320–$15,350
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: John Perry
Legal name: Roger Lee Hall
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,130 to $6,140 for a studio, $6,190 to $9,210 for a one-bedroom, $10,320 to $15,350 for a two-bedroom, $16,510 to $24,560 for a three-bedroom and $22,700 to $33,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,122 road miles (2,645 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Massachusetts 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 $4,260 to $6,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,810 to $5,600. 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–Plymouth corridor.