Redding, CA → Tulsa, OK · Cross-country move
About 1,724 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,740–$10,040, delivery in 5–10 days, 37 carriers on the Redding side and 226 in Tulsa.
The route from Redding, CA to Tulsa, OK covers roughly 1,724 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,740 to $10,040 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 30 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 226 around Tulsa (104 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 Tulsa.
Redding has a population of about 94,000 and Tulsa about 416,209. Tulsa is the denser city (2,091 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 Oklahoma 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 | $2,700 | $3,290 | $4,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,020 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,740 | $8,230 | $10,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,790 | $13,160 | $16,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,840 | $18,100 | $22,080 |
$2,370–$3,350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,560–$3,760
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,740–$10,040
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Redding, CA → Tulsa, OK. 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: Thimotee Transit
Legal name: Tmt Oklahoma INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,700 to $4,010 for a studio, $4,050 to $6,020 for a one-bedroom, $6,740 to $10,040 for a two-bedroom, $10,790 to $16,060 for a three-bedroom and $14,840 to $22,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,724 road miles (1,461 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 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 Oklahoma 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 $2,370 to $3,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,560 to $3,760. 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–Tulsa corridor.