Hot Springs, AR

Richmond, CA → Hot Springs, AR · Cross-country move

Movers from Richmond to Hot Springs

About 1,940 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,050–$10,490, delivery in 5–10 days, 252 carriers on the Richmond side and 27 in Hot Springs.

  • 1,940 miroad distance
  • 34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,050–$10,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,940 miles (1,644 straight-line)
Drive time
34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
252 (86 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (14 interstate)

Reverse: Hot Springs → Richmond

Hot Springs sits about 1,940 miles east of Richmond, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Arkansas 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 $7,050 to $10,490 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 34 hours (4 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 27 around Hot Springs (14 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 Hot Springs.

Richmond has a population of about 114,861 and Hot Springs about 38,000. Richmond is considerably denser (3,869 people per square mile versus 1,010), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Arkansas 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 Hot Springs

Full-service estimate for 1,940 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,820 $3,440 $4,200
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,230 $5,160 $6,290
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,050 $8,600 $10,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,280 $13,750 $16,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,510 $18,910 $23,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,740–$3,870

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

Portable container

$2,750–$4,050

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

Full-service mover

$7,050–$10,490

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

Btw

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1110324
MC
452601
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Ab Trucking Ops

Licensed interstate
USDOT
663960
MC
310575
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Steinel Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3416341
Based in
San Francisco, CA 94102 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

D N H Carriers

Licensed interstate
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

All 252 movers in Richmond

Near Hot Springs (destination)

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348836
MC
1700952
Based in
Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20,000 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Dirty Boy LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2821300
MC
941105
Based in
Hot Springs, AR 71913 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

S & M Freight Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3797228
MC
1365302
Based in
Hot Springs, AR 71901 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Je Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1679497
MC
617225
Based in
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Saivam Ultd

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4360218
MC
1706107
Based in
Hot Springs Villa, AR 71909 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Courtesyone Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348920
MC
1700169
Based in
Pearcy, AR 71964 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Kingdom Moverskingdom Moving & More

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4022616
MC
1517656
Based in
Lonsdale, AR 72087 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Zion Delivery Services

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3831555
MC
1390096
Based in
Royal, AR 71968 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

All 27 movers in Hot Springs

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Richmond to Hot Springs?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,820 to $4,200 for a studio, $4,230 to $6,290 for a one-bedroom, $7,050 to $10,490 for a two-bedroom, $11,280 to $16,780 for a three-bedroom and $15,510 to $23,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hot Springs from Richmond?

About 1,940 road miles (1,644 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Arkansas 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 Hot Springs?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,740 to $3,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,750 to $4,050. 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–Hot Springs corridor.