Salina, KS → Bentonville, AR · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Salina to Bentonville

About 297 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,420–$3,610, delivery in 1–3 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 57 in Bentonville.

297 miroad distance
5 h 49 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,420–$3,6102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Salina, Kansas
To: Bentonville, Arkansas
Road distance: ≈ 297 miles (251 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 49 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 20 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination: 57 (43 interstate)

Reverse: Bentonville → Salina

The route from Salina, KS to Bentonville, AR covers roughly 297 miles by road, a southeast-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 $2,420 to $3,610 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 5 h 49 min.

On the Salina side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 of them authorized for interstate work), and 57 around Bentonville (43 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 Bentonville.

Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Bentonville about 60,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,792 and 1,528 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Salina to Bentonville

Full-service estimate for 297 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,130	$1,370	$1,670
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,450	$1,770	$2,160
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,420	$2,960	$3,610
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,880	$4,730	$5,770
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,330	$6,510	$7,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$460–$640

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

Portable container

$1,290–$1,890

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

Full-service mover

$2,420–$3,610

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Salina (origin)

Doug Bradley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 214440
MC: 191909
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

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Isaacson Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 952044
MC: 407656
Based in: Assaria, KS 67416 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (785) 493-1877 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mss Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 281435
MC: 183142
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (785) 825-7291 Route Verify on FMCSA

404 Move INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3418737
MC: 1729956
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (785) 404-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double Diamond Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3983108
MC: 1491962
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (402) 659-3750 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bjp Enterprises Group LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4773481
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (620) 200-7724 Route Verify on FMCSA

Meiers Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Meier Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1043522
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (785) 825-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

Salina Moving LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4517407
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (785) 342-3084 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 20 movers in Salina

Near Bentonville (destination)

North Arkansas Wholesale Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Wal-Mart Transportation LLC

USDOT: 63585
MC: 311233
Based in: Bentonville, AR 72716 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13,618 trucks, 16,466 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 204-4297 Verify on FMCSA

Top Priority Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3775206
MC: 1349323
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 96 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (305) 989-2492 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transcold LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3264958
MC: 1029820
Based in: Springdale, AR 72762 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (479) 644-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R & R Packaging INC

USDOT: 838084
MC: 436271
Based in: Gravette, AR 72736 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (479) 787-7005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Nw Arkansas

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Arkansas INC

USDOT: 1543877
MC: 574367
Based in: Bentonville, AR 72712 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (479) 271-8228 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cawood Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 111766
MC: 172371
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (479) 770-6012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leon Cannon Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2445809
MC: 844007
Based in: Lowell, AR 72745 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (888) 782-5828 Route Verify on FMCSA

B2 Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: B2 Delivery LLC

USDOT: 3219041
MC: 1006995
Based in: Rogers, AR 72756 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (479) 636-0612 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 57 movers in Bentonville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Salina to Bentonville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,130 to $1,670 for a studio, $1,450 to $2,160 for a one-bedroom, $2,420 to $3,610 for a two-bedroom, $3,880 to $5,770 for a three-bedroom and $5,330 to $7,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bentonville from Salina?

About 297 road miles (251 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 49 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 Kansas 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 Salina to Bentonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $460 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,890. 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 Salina–Bentonville corridor.