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Riverside, CA → Jacksonville, NC · Cross-country move

Movers from Riverside to Jacksonville

About 2,676 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,570–$12,750, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,224 carriers on the Riverside side and 59 in Jacksonville.

  • 2,676 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,570–$12,7502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,676 miles (2,268 straight-line)
Drive time
46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,224 (674 interstate)
Movers at destination
59 (31 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Riverside

Jacksonville sits about 2,676 miles east of Riverside, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to North Carolina 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 $8,570 to $12,750 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 46 hours (6 driving days).

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 59 around Jacksonville (31 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 Jacksonville.

Riverside has a population of about 323,057 and Jacksonville about 74,000. Riverside is considerably denser (3,879 people per square mile versus 1,490), 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 North Carolina 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 Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 2,676 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,430 $4,180 $5,100
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,140 $6,270 $7,650
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,570 $10,450 $12,750
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,710 $16,720 $20,400
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,850 $22,990 $28,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,650–$5,150

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

Portable container

$3,410–$5,010

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

Full-service mover

$8,570–$12,750

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 Jacksonville (destination)

J E Thomas & Sons Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Je Thomas & Sons Moving LLC

USDOT
1418527
MC
536722
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (910) 455-0481 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ways Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Awm Est 2009 INC

USDOT
3995684
MC
1500257
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (910) 395-9922 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wwc Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2971580
MC
10382
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (910) 381-0015 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Moving Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
90766
MC
99869
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (910) 347-2030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Murray Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Murray

USDOT
971241
MC
814574
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (910) 382-4407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dw Smith Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dw Smith Trucking Company

USDOT
1420733
MC
537474
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (910) 545-3954 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hb Enterprises

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4496581
MC
1778259
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (910) 467-3631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Robinhood Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3513365
MC
1163690
Based in
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (914) 467-8158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 59 movers in Jacksonville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,430 to $5,100 for a studio, $5,140 to $7,650 for a one-bedroom, $8,570 to $12,750 for a two-bedroom, $13,710 to $20,400 for a three-bedroom and $18,850 to $28,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Riverside?

About 2,676 road miles (2,268 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 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 North Carolina 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 Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,650 to $5,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,410 to $5,010. 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–Jacksonville corridor.