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Riverside, CA → Key West, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Riverside to Key West

About 2,631 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,680–$12,920, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,224 carriers on the Riverside side and 7 in Key West.

  • 2,631 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,680–$12,9202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,631 miles (2,230 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
7 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Key West → Riverside

Moving from Riverside to Key West is a cross-country move of roughly 2,631 road miles, heading east from California to Florida.

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 $8,680 to $12,920 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 7 around Key West (2 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 Key West.

Riverside has a population of about 323,057 and Key West about 25,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,879 and 4,723 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Riverside to Key West

Full-service estimate for 2,631 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,470 $4,230 $5,170
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,210 $6,350 $7,750
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,680 $10,590 $12,920
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,890 $16,940 $20,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,100 $23,290 $28,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,600–$5,090

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

Portable container

$3,370–$4,950

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

Full-service mover

$8,680–$12,920

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 Key West (destination)

Drn Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
966624
MC
450645
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (305) 295-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willyxpress

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4461851
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (786) 929-8069 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arnolds Towing

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Arnolds Auto And Marine Repair INC

USDOT
1071009
MC
774847
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (305) 296-3832 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scott Bros

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1293230
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (305) 296-9340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Lakes Haulers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3344859
MC
1068265
Based in
Key West, FL 33040 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (989) 448-6505 Route Verify on FMCSA

B And B Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1364477
Based in
Cud Joe Key, FL 33042 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (305) 795-1515 Route Verify on FMCSA

Michael Torres

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Box And Go

USDOT
2938012
MC
993105
Based in
Summrlnd Key, FL 33042 (19 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (732) 618-2158 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 7 movers in Key West

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Riverside to Key West?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,470 to $5,170 for a studio, $5,210 to $7,750 for a one-bedroom, $8,680 to $12,920 for a two-bedroom, $13,890 to $20,660 for a three-bedroom and $19,100 to $28,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Key West from Riverside?

About 2,631 road miles (2,230 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 Florida 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 Key West?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,600 to $5,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,370 to $4,950. 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–Key West corridor.