Redding, CA → Simi Valley, CA · Long-distance move
About 565 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,430–$6,590, delivery in 2–5 days, 37 carriers on the Redding side and 221 in Simi Valley.
The route from Redding, CA to Simi Valley, CA covers roughly 565 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,430 to $6,590 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 27 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 221 around Simi Valley (91 interstate). For an in-state 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 Simi Valley.
Redding has a population of about 94,000 and Simi Valley about 124,861. Simi Valley is the denser city (3,045 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 | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,640 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,240 | $3,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,430 | $5,400 | $6,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,090 | $8,640 | $10,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,750 | $11,880 | $14,500 |
$880–$1,240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,520–$2,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,430–$6,590
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Redding, CA → Simi Valley, CA. 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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Legal name: Precision Moving & Storage Corporation
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,770 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,950 for a one-bedroom, $4,430 to $6,590 for a two-bedroom, $7,090 to $10,540 for a three-bedroom and $9,750 to $14,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 565 road miles (479 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 27 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
No. Because both Redding and Simi Valley are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $880 to $1,240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,240. 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–Simi Valley corridor.