Salina, KS → Newport Beach, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Salina to Newport Beach

About 1,397 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,110–$9,090, delivery in 3–7 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 298 in Newport Beach.

1,397 miroad distance
24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$6,110–$9,0902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Salina, Kansas
To: Newport Beach, California
Road distance: ≈ 1,397 miles (1,184 straight-line)
Drive time: 24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 20 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination: 298 (107 interstate)

Reverse: Newport Beach → Salina

Moving from Salina to Newport Beach is a long-distance move of roughly 1,397 road miles, heading west from Kansas to California.

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 $6,110 to $9,090 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).

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 298 around Newport Beach (107 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 Newport Beach.

Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Newport Beach about 85,000. Newport Beach is the denser city (3,582 people per square mile versus 1,792 in Salina), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Salina to Newport Beach

Full-service estimate for 1,397 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,440	$2,980	$3,640
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,670	$4,470	$5,460
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,110	$7,450	$9,090
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,780	$11,930	$14,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,450	$16,400	$20,010

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,040–$2,870

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

Portable container

$2,270–$3,330

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

Full-service mover

$6,110–$9,090

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

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 Newport Beach (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT: 2714701
MC: 117140
Based in: Irvine, CA 92614 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293353
MC: 1043255
Based in: Santa Ana, CA 92707 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1030265
MC: 987394
Based in: Irvine, CA 92618 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (310) 337-0377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lgl INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2448815
MC: 845207
Based in: Irvine, CA 92603 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laverde Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1156979
MC: 909517
Based in: Garden Grove, CA 92840 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (714) 726-0686 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maeflower Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3405755
MC: 1097046
Based in: Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (949) 216-0290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Student Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Student Movers INC

USDOT: 2769852
MC: 61421
Based in: Newport Beach, CA 92663 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (877) 336-6838 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cargo Alliance LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3323258
MC: 1096836
Based in: Irvine, CA 92620 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (818) 357-1301 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 298 movers in Newport Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Salina to Newport Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,440 to $3,640 for a studio, $3,670 to $5,460 for a one-bedroom, $6,110 to $9,090 for a two-bedroom, $9,780 to $14,550 for a three-bedroom and $13,450 to $20,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport Beach from Salina?

About 1,397 road miles (1,184 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 California 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 Newport Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,040 to $2,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,330. 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–Newport Beach corridor.