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Bethlehem, PA

Richmond, CA → Bethlehem, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from Richmond to Bethlehem

About 2,938 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,150–$13,610, delivery in 7–14 days, 252 carriers on the Richmond side and 402 in Bethlehem.

  • 2,938 miroad distance
  • 51 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,150–$13,6102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,938 miles (2,490 straight-line)
Drive time
51 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
252 (86 interstate)
Movers at destination
402 (297 interstate)

Reverse: Bethlehem → Richmond

Bethlehem sits about 2,938 miles east of Richmond, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Pennsylvania 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 $9,150 to $13,610 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 51 hours (6 driving days).

On the Richmond side there are 252 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (86 of them authorized for interstate work), and 402 around Bethlehem (297 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 Bethlehem.

Richmond has a population of about 114,861 and Bethlehem about 78,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,869 and 3,964 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania 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 Richmond to Bethlehem

Full-service estimate for 2,938 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,660 $4,460 $5,450
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,490 $6,690 $8,170
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,150 $11,160 $13,610
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,640 $17,850 $21,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,130 $24,550 $29,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,070–$5,740

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

Portable container

$3,640–$5,360

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

Full-service mover

$9,150–$13,610

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Richmond (origin)

Nd Freights INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4049726
MC
1534271
Based in
Richmond, CA 94806 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (510) 640-7050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lengner And Sons Produce Express

USDOT
154572
MC
156852
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 625-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Waters Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1125579
MC
481361
Based in
Martinez, CA 94553 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (925) 372-0914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Earl Farnsworth Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1854601
MC
722903
Based in
San Rafael, CA 94901 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (415) 459-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Btw

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bridgeport Transportation & Warehousing INC

USDOT
1110324
MC
452601
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (510) 251-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ab Trucking Ops

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oakland Port Services Corporation

USDOT
663960
MC
310575
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (510) 835-0930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steinel Trucking

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Kaylee Lynn Stein

USDOT
3416341
Based in
San Francisco, CA 94102 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (415) 890-5873 Route Verify on FMCSA

D N H Carriers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dnh Carriers INC

USDOT
1200199
MC
478412
Based in
El Cerrito, CA 94530 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (510) 815-1419 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 252 movers in Richmond

Near Bethlehem (destination)

Mti INC Pa

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC

USDOT
268139
MC
147923
Based in
Allentown, PA 18104 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (484) 866-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smr Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2273558
MC
776491
Based in
Easton, PA 18040 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 67 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (610) 438-1183 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1444559
MC
545976
Based in
Easton, PA 18042 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (610) 865-1133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leonard Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1171254
MC
469678
Based in
Easton, PA 18042 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (732) 248-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3322506
MC
1066356
Based in
Allentown, PA 18103 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (217) 217-1703 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Trans LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1953742
MC
693960
Based in
Easton, PA 18040 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (848) 565-7508 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ghg Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2053518
MC
719083
Based in
Allentown, PA 18106 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (484) 223-4502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insulation Company Of America LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
256276
MC
366606
Based in
Allentown, PA 18103 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (610) 791-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 402 movers in Bethlehem

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Richmond to Bethlehem?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,660 to $5,450 for a studio, $5,490 to $8,170 for a one-bedroom, $9,150 to $13,610 for a two-bedroom, $14,640 to $21,780 for a three-bedroom and $20,130 to $29,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bethlehem from Richmond?

About 2,938 road miles (2,490 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Pennsylvania 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 Richmond to Bethlehem?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,070 to $5,740 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,640 to $5,360. 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 Richmond–Bethlehem corridor.