Redding, CA

Spokane, WA → Redding, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Spokane to Redding

About 646 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,490–$6,690, delivery in 2–5 days, 130 carriers on the Spokane side and 37 in Redding.

  • 646 miroad distance
  • 11 h 50 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,490–$6,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 646 miles (548 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 50 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
130 (86 interstate)
Movers at destination
37 (15 interstate)

Reverse: Redding → Spokane

Moving from Spokane to Redding is a long-distance move of roughly 646 road miles, heading southwest from Washington 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 $4,490 to $6,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 50 min.

On the Spokane side there are 130 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (86 of them authorized for interstate work), and 37 around Redding (15 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 Redding.

Spokane has a population of about 230,783 and Redding about 94,000. Spokane is considerably denser (3,328 people per square mile versus 1,574), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Spokane to Redding

Full-service estimate for 646 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,800 $2,190 $2,670
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,700 $3,290 $4,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,490 $5,480 $6,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,190 $8,770 $10,700
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,890 $12,060 $14,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$960–$1,360

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

Portable container

$1,600–$2,350

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

Full-service mover

$4,490–$6,690

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Spokane (origin)

Urm

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
13196
MC
237366
Based in
Spokane, WA 99217 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Shark'S Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2415434
MC
849181
Based in
Spokane, WA 99206 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Restoration 1 Of Central Wa Restoration 1 Of Spokane

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4013800
MC
1512023
Based in
Spokane Vly, WA 99206 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Ngk Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2509534
MC
559090
Based in
Spokane, WA 99224 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Evergreen State Towing LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1970117
MC
817483
Based in
Spokane, WA 99217 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Inland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2380414
MC
817510
Based in
Spokane, WA 99208 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Five Star Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1976998
MC
699121
Based in
Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

I D Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2179825
MC
756919
Based in
Spokane, WA 99202 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 130 movers in Spokane

Near Redding (destination)

J & S Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
451701
MC
244112
Based in
Redding, CA 96003 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

California Towing & Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2508854
MC
957782
Based in
Redding, CA 96003 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Shasta County Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
919620
MC
872193
Based in
Redding, CA 96001 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Hansens Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1630507
MC
601414
Based in
Redding, CA 96003 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Mongoose Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3561809
MC
1365857
Based in
Redding, CA 96003 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Lee'S Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1984331
MC
702567
Based in
Anderson, CA 96007 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Ms Motor Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4463432
MC
1799555
Based in
Redding, CA 96002 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Shb Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4355289
MC
1703491
Based in
Redding, CA 96001 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 37 movers in Redding

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Spokane to Redding?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,800 to $2,670 for a studio, $2,700 to $4,010 for a one-bedroom, $4,490 to $6,690 for a two-bedroom, $7,190 to $10,700 for a three-bedroom and $9,890 to $14,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Redding from Spokane?

About 646 road miles (548 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 50 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Washington 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 Spokane to Redding?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $960 to $1,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,350. 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 Spokane–Redding corridor.