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Lake Charles, LA

Scranton, PA → Lake Charles, LA · Long-distance move

Movers from Scranton to Lake Charles

About 1,472 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,590–$8,320, delivery in 3–7 days, 264 carriers on the Scranton side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,472 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,590–$8,3202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,472 miles (1,247 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
264 (187 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Scranton

Moving from Scranton to Lake Charles is a long-distance move of roughly 1,472 road miles, heading southwest from Pennsylvania to Louisiana.

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 $5,590 to $8,320 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Scranton side there are 264 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (187 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Lake Charles (18 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 Lake Charles.

Scranton has a population of about 76,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Scranton is considerably denser (3,016 people per square mile versus 1,788), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Scranton to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,472 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,240 $2,730 $3,330
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,350 $4,090 $4,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,590 $6,820 $8,320
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,950 $10,910 $13,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,300 $15,000 $18,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,110–$2,980

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

Portable container

$2,330–$3,430

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

Full-service mover

$5,590–$8,320

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 Scranton (origin)

Bolus Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
38073
MC
63838
Based in
Scranton, PA 18504 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 109 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (570) 342-1903 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nonr

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Id Logistics Freight Lines LLC

USDOT
38161
MC
99567
Based in
Scranton, PA 18504 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (570) 344-9801 Route Verify on FMCSA

Naro Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
38205
MC
138836
Based in
Covington Township, PA 18444 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
57 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (570) 842-9273 Route Verify on FMCSA

Burke Truckmen LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
240625
MC
163376
Based in
Throop, PA 18512 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (570) 489-6940 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dupont Motor Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
573781
MC
275930
Based in
Yatesville, PA 18640 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (570) 457-6645 Route Verify on FMCSA

Emiliani Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
701292
MC
324538
Based in
Jessup, PA 18434 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (570) 291-0230 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nepa Deliveries

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cadden Bros Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
1807709
MC
657017
Based in
Olyphant, PA 18447 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (570) 489-4005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Matheson Transfer Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
38187
MC
70525
Based in
Forty Fort, PA 18704 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (570) 288-5469 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 264 movers in Scranton

Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: James G Gobert INC

USDOT
319385
MC
211234
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (337) 494-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbl Jones LLC

USDOT
2944986
MC
996676
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (337) 656-4938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pappillion Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1227886
MC
485326
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (337) 494-3894 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr Express Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7409267
MC
97081033
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (337) 730-1207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drive Max Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4284072
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (225) 371-8581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mike Hooks LLC

USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 436-6693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fmtransport11 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3156355
MC
108062
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (337) 499-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

J K Malveaux Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3686835
MC
1284622
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 802-0370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Scranton to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,240 to $3,330 for a studio, $3,350 to $4,990 for a one-bedroom, $5,590 to $8,320 for a two-bedroom, $8,950 to $13,310 for a three-bedroom and $12,300 to $18,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Scranton?

About 1,472 road miles (1,247 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 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 Pennsylvania into Louisiana 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 Scranton to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,110 to $2,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,330 to $3,430. 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 Scranton–Lake Charles corridor.