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Cedar Rapids, IA

Saginaw, MI → Cedar Rapids, IA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Saginaw to Cedar Rapids

About 478 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,140–$4,670, delivery in 1–3 days, 87 carriers on the Saginaw side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.

  • 478 miroad distance
  • 8 h 57 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,140–$4,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 478 miles (405 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 57 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
87 (34 interstate)
Movers at destination
96 (57 interstate)

Reverse: Cedar Rapids → Saginaw

The route from Saginaw, MI to Cedar Rapids, IA covers roughly 478 miles by road, a west-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 $3,140 to $4,670 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 8 h 57 min.

On the Saginaw side there are 87 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 96 around Cedar Rapids (57 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 Cedar Rapids.

Saginaw has a population of about 44,000 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. Saginaw is considerably denser (2,586 people per square mile versus 1,910), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Saginaw to Cedar Rapids

Full-service estimate for 478 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,260 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,880 $2,300 $2,800
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,140 $3,830 $4,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,020 $6,120 $7,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,900 $8,420 $10,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$790–$1,120

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

Portable container

$1,450–$2,130

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

Full-service mover

$3,140–$4,670

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 Saginaw (origin)

Ground Zero Contracting LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1328076
MC
804002
Based in
Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (989) 401-2994 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Towing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1956614
MC
963910
Based in
Saginaw, MI 48603 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (989) 399-0385 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & M Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
539473
MC
268845
Based in
Reese, MI 48757 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (989) 868-9746 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Tri-City

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elite Customer Service Tri-City INC

USDOT
3834093
MC
1391917
Based in
Bay City, MI 48706 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (989) 895-5252 Route Verify on FMCSA

O&r Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3955048
MC
1473193
Based in
Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (989) 280-2452 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&l Trucking And Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3862307
MC
1411305
Based in
Bridgeport, MI 48722 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (989) 392-3656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mwp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2388910
MC
821048
Based in
Carrollton, MI 48724 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (321) 482-3070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brooks Freight & Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Loyalty Entertainment LLC

USDOT
4342386
MC
1706836
Based in
Saginaw, MI 48601 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (313) 326-1636 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 87 movers in Saginaw

Near Cedar Rapids (destination)

Crst The Transportation Solution INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Crst Expedited INC

USDOT
53773
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,362 trucks, 4,082 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (319) 396-4400 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Side Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
165881
MC
160875
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3,127 trucks, 566 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (319) 390-4466 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maher Bros Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87390
MC
45591
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 397-1296 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Berns Moving INC

USDOT
2335297
MC
797856
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (319) 362-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kac Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327728
MC
1059946
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (319) 693-9043 Route Verify on FMCSA

White Glove Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wgm Logistic Group INC

USDOT
4572249
MC
1820278
Based in
Marion, IA 52302 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (319) 393-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Porter Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2427654
MC
876222
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (319) 560-5050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allebach Hauling Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3495753
MC
1152036
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (319) 777-9705 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 96 movers in Cedar Rapids

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Saginaw to Cedar Rapids?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,880 to $2,800 for a one-bedroom, $3,140 to $4,670 for a two-bedroom, $5,020 to $7,470 for a three-bedroom and $6,900 to $10,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cedar Rapids from Saginaw?

About 478 road miles (405 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 57 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 Michigan into Iowa 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 Saginaw to Cedar Rapids?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,130. 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 Saginaw–Cedar Rapids corridor.