Shreveport, LA → Downey, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,661 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,670–$9,920, delivery in 5–10 days, 81 carriers on the Shreveport side and 1,488 in Downey.
The route from Shreveport, LA to Downey, CA covers roughly 1,661 miles by road, a west-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 $6,670 to $9,920 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 29 hours (4 driving days).
On the Shreveport side there are 81 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,488 around Downey (629 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 Downey.
Shreveport has a population of about 175,902 and Downey about 108,468. Downey is the denser city (9,222 people per square mile versus 1,740 in Shreveport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,670 | $3,250 | $3,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,000 | $4,880 | $5,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,670 | $8,130 | $9,920 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,670 | $13,010 | $15,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,670 | $17,890 | $21,820 |
$2,310–$3,260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,500–$3,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,670–$9,920
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Shreveport, LA → Downey, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,670 to $3,970 for a studio, $4,000 to $5,950 for a one-bedroom, $6,670 to $9,920 for a two-bedroom, $10,670 to $15,870 for a three-bedroom and $14,670 to $21,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,661 road miles (1,407 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Louisiana 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,310 to $3,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,500 to $3,680. 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.
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 Shreveport–Downey corridor.