Riverside, CA → Buckeye, AZ · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Riverside to Buckeye

About 325 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,120–$4,650, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,224 carriers on the Riverside side and 87 in Buckeye.

325 miroad distance
6 h 18 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,120–$4,6502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Riverside, California
To: Buckeye, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 325 miles (275 straight-line)
Drive time: 6 h 18 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,224 (674 interstate)
Movers at destination: 87 (50 interstate)

Reverse: Buckeye → Riverside

The route from Riverside, CA to Buckeye, AZ covers roughly 325 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,120 to $4,650 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 18 min.

On the Riverside side there are 1,224 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (674 of them authorized for interstate work), and 87 around Buckeye (50 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 Buckeye.

Riverside has a population of about 323,057 and Buckeye about 125,445. Riverside is considerably denser (3,879 people per square mile versus 233), 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 Arizona 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 Riverside to Buckeye

Full-service estimate for 325 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,400	$1,700	$2,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,870	$2,280	$2,790
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,120	$3,810	$4,650
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,000	$6,090	$7,430
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,870	$8,380	$10,220

Rental truck (DIY)

$480–$680

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

Portable container

$1,310–$1,930

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

Full-service mover

$3,120–$4,650

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 Riverside (origin)

Sysco Riverside INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2408861
MC: 1099783
Based in: Riverside, CA 92518 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 107 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (951) 601-5701 Route Verify on FMCSA

Superior Tank Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: So Cal Petroleum Transport INC

USDOT: 1151662
MC: 464864
Based in: Colton, CA 92324 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 89 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (909) 430-0855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ttl

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Total Transportation Logistics INC

USDOT: 2739945
MC: 1129944
Based in: Corona, CA 92881 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Route Verify on FMCSA

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2461971
MC: 850730
Based in: Perris, CA 92570 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (909) 371-0837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cordova Solutions INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2376402
MC: 815769
Based in: Fontana, CA 92337 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 48 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (909) 980-9089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heritage Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1782985
MC: 650038
Based in: Riverside, CA 92505 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (909) 356-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scoc INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Scoc Services INC

USDOT: 3038921
MC: 60287
Based in: Fontana, CA 92335 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (951) 349-0126 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sure Shot Transit Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3193098
MC: 137968
Based in: Ontario, CA 91761 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (909) 584-5556 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,224 movers in Riverside

Near Buckeye (destination)

J & J Transports INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2556837
MC: 891686
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (602) 714-0266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jay D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1670482
MC: 613997
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (602) 459-1025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lecher Farm Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3317966
MC: 1055190
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (602) 882-9964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chapiz Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4048374
MC: 1533506
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (602) 832-1661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Imperio Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3645767
MC: 1254663
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (480) 938-4770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gps Translink LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3322459
MC: 1057458
Based in: Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (602) 206-8577 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3718304
MC: 1307761
Based in: Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (479) 790-0298 Route Verify on FMCSA

Torres Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rafael Torres Jr

USDOT: 886646
MC: 438405
Based in: Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (661) 343-2830 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 87 movers in Buckeye

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Riverside to Buckeye?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,870 to $2,790 for a one-bedroom, $3,120 to $4,650 for a two-bedroom, $5,000 to $7,430 for a three-bedroom and $6,870 to $10,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Buckeye from Riverside?

About 325 road miles (275 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 18 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Arizona 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 Riverside to Buckeye?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $480 to $680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,310 to $1,930. 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 Riverside–Buckeye corridor.