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Spartanburg, SC → Richmond, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Spartanburg to Richmond

About 2,642 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,430–$12,550, delivery in 7–14 days, 206 carriers on the Spartanburg side and 252 in Richmond.

  • 2,642 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,430–$12,5502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,642 miles (2,239 straight-line)
Drive time
46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
206 (159 interstate)
Movers at destination
252 (86 interstate)

Reverse: Richmond → Spartanburg

Moving from Spartanburg to Richmond is a cross-country move of roughly 2,642 road miles, heading west from South Carolina 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 $8,430 to $12,550 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 46 hours (6 driving days).

On the Spartanburg side there are 206 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (159 of them authorized for interstate work), and 252 around Richmond (86 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 Richmond.

Spartanburg has a population of about 39,000 and Richmond about 114,861. Richmond is the denser city (3,869 people per square mile versus 1,912 in Spartanburg), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than South Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Spartanburg to Richmond

Full-service estimate for 2,642 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,370 $4,110 $5,020
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,060 $6,170 $7,530
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,430 $10,280 $12,550
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,490 $16,450 $20,070
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,550 $22,620 $27,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,610–$5,100

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

Portable container

$3,380–$4,970

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

Full-service mover

$8,430–$12,550

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 Spartanburg (origin)

Quality Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
721468
MC
331174
Based in
Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
183 trucks, 184 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (864) 879-7770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carolina Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2355570
MC
806803
Based in
Boiling Springs, SC 29316 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (866) 848-4425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1909295
MC
879668
Based in
Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (864) 501-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heavy Haul Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2987484
MC
17356
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29306 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (864) 469-4528 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kalinka Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3314186
MC
1053303
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (315) 790-4010 Route Verify on FMCSA

Plumley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1053808
MC
511143
Based in
Duncan, SC 29334 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (864) 879-2191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmt Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jmt Express INC

USDOT
842165
MC
371523
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (864) 814-0911 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jtl LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jax Transportation And Logistics LLC

USDOT
2348794
MC
803954
Based in
Spartanburg, SC 29303 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (864) 804-6942 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 206 movers in Spartanburg

Near Richmond (destination)

Nd Freights INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4049726
MC
1534271
Based in
Richmond, CA 94806 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (510) 640-7050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lengner And Sons Produce Express

USDOT
154572
MC
156852
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 625-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Waters Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1125579
MC
481361
Based in
Martinez, CA 94553 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (925) 372-0914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Earl Farnsworth Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1854601
MC
722903
Based in
San Rafael, CA 94901 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (415) 459-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Btw

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bridgeport Transportation & Warehousing INC

USDOT
1110324
MC
452601
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (510) 251-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ab Trucking Ops

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oakland Port Services Corporation

USDOT
663960
MC
310575
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (510) 835-0930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steinel Trucking

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Kaylee Lynn Stein

USDOT
3416341
Based in
San Francisco, CA 94102 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (415) 890-5873 Route Verify on FMCSA

D N H Carriers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dnh Carriers INC

USDOT
1200199
MC
478412
Based in
El Cerrito, CA 94530 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (510) 815-1419 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 252 movers in Richmond

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Spartanburg to Richmond?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,370 to $5,020 for a studio, $5,060 to $7,530 for a one-bedroom, $8,430 to $12,550 for a two-bedroom, $13,490 to $20,070 for a three-bedroom and $18,550 to $27,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Richmond from Spartanburg?

About 2,642 road miles (2,239 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 South Carolina 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 Spartanburg to Richmond?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,610 to $5,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,380 to $4,970. 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 Spartanburg–Richmond corridor.