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Scottsbluff, NE → Newport, RI · Cross-country move

Movers from Scottsbluff to Newport

About 1,958 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,680–$9,950, delivery in 5–10 days, 21 carriers on the Scottsbluff side and 30 in Newport.

  • 1,958 miroad distance
  • 34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,680–$9,9502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,958 miles (1,659 straight-line)
Drive time
34 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
21 (16 interstate)
Movers at destination
30 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Newport → Scottsbluff

The route from Scottsbluff, NE to Newport, RI covers roughly 1,958 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $6,680 to $9,950 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 34 hours (4 driving days).

On the Scottsbluff side there are 21 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (16 of them authorized for interstate work), and 30 around Newport (17 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.

Scottsbluff has a population of about 15,000 and Newport about 25,000. Newport is the denser city (3,287 people per square mile versus 2,177 in Scottsbluff), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Rhode Island is a higher-cost state than Nebraska, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Scottsbluff to Newport

Full-service estimate for 1,958 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,670 $3,260 $3,980
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,010 $4,890 $5,970
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,680 $8,150 $9,950
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,700 $13,040 $15,910
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,710 $17,930 $21,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,760–$3,900

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

Portable container

$2,770–$4,070

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

Full-service mover

$6,680–$9,950

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 Scottsbluff (origin)

Douglas Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3974463
MC
1486188
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (347) 749-9690 Route Verify on FMCSA

S C Blanton Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2964567
MC
6709
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (308) 633-2604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jody Shellito

Licensed interstate
USDOT
666294
MC
315220
Based in
Gering, NE 69341 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (308) 641-7754 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&a Transportation INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
896528
MC
471142
Based in
Minatate, NE 69356 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (303) 725-5880 Route Verify on FMCSA

U And U Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
626338
MC
301563
Based in
Morill, NE 69358 (22 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (308) 635-0080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Avila'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Roberto Avila

USDOT
1136370
MC
480651
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (308) 641-8005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Montelongo Trucking & Son LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1675002
MC
1093782
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (308) 765-9849 Route Verify on FMCSA

E & M Garza LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1464695
MC
553270
Based in
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (308) 672-0849 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 21 movers in Scottsbluff

Near Newport (destination)

Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
50625
MC
120639
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (401) 294-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bill'S Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert A Lantz

USDOT
769983
MC
345529
Based in
Tiverton, RI 02878 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (401) 683-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easy Does It Moving And More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Easy Does It LLC

USDOT
4389952
MC
1722009
Based in
Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (401) 545-6078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Ahead Ri

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Streamline LLC

USDOT
3693175
MC
1729361
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (401) 595-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mercado Exchange LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3982254
MC
1491310
Based in
Middletown, RI 02842 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (508) 395-4588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Eldridge

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1792318
MC
846702
Based in
Wakefield, RI 02879 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaside Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael P Mellar

USDOT
369398
Based in
Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (401) 789-2314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mgm Moving & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC

USDOT
1167091
MC
470414
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (401) 722-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 30 movers in Newport

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Scottsbluff to Newport?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,670 to $3,980 for a studio, $4,010 to $5,970 for a one-bedroom, $6,680 to $9,950 for a two-bedroom, $10,700 to $15,910 for a three-bedroom and $14,710 to $21,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport from Scottsbluff?

About 1,958 road miles (1,659 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 34 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Nebraska into Rhode Island 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 Scottsbluff to Newport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,760 to $3,900 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,770 to $4,070. 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 Scottsbluff–Newport corridor.