Salina, KS → Lincoln, NE · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Salina to Lincoln

About 173 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,070–$3,080, delivery in 1–2 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 160 in Lincoln.

173 miroad distance
3 h 41 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$2,070–$3,0802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Salina, Kansas
To: Lincoln, Nebraska
Road distance: ≈ 173 miles (147 straight-line)
Drive time: 3 h 41 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 20 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination: 160 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Lincoln → Salina

Moving from Salina to Lincoln is a regional long-distance move of roughly 173 road miles, heading north from Kansas to Nebraska.

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 $2,070 to $3,080 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 41 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 160 around Lincoln (83 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 Lincoln.

Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Lincoln about 301,522. Lincoln is the denser city (2,979 people per square mile versus 1,792 in Salina), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Salina to Lincoln

Full-service estimate for 173 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,160	$1,410	$1,720
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,240	$1,520	$1,850
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,070	$2,530	$3,080
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$3,310	$4,040	$4,930
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$4,560	$5,560	$6,780

Rental truck (DIY)

$330–$460

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

Portable container

$1,170–$1,730

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

Full-service mover

$2,070–$3,080

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

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Near Lincoln (destination)

Sysco Lincoln Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 53284
MC: 205330
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (402) 423-1031 Route Verify on FMCSA

Advantage Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2357168
MC: 807511
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68510 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (402) 488-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wolfroute LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4525610
MC: 1793728
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (531) 364-5424 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drakkar INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 437714
MC: 245972
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68502 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (402) 474-9502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbj Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3041184
MC: 72905
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68516 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (402) 266-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lincoln Trucking Lightning Division INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1823932
MC: 661796
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (402) 477-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abe Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2106202
MC: 734567
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68523 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (402) 890-3424 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&m Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2953699
MC: 600
Based in: Lincoln, NE 68516 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (402) 328-8384 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 160 movers in Lincoln

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,160 to $1,720 for a studio, $1,240 to $1,850 for a one-bedroom, $2,070 to $3,080 for a two-bedroom, $3,310 to $4,930 for a three-bedroom and $4,560 to $6,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lincoln from Salina?

About 173 road miles (147 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 41 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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 Nebraska 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 Lincoln?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $330 to $460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,730. 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–Lincoln corridor.