Springfield, MO → Ventura, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,729 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,820–$10,140, delivery in 5–10 days, 135 carriers on the Springfield side and 71 in Ventura.
The route from Springfield, MO to Ventura, CA covers roughly 1,729 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 $6,820 to $10,140 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 30 hours (4 driving days).
On the Springfield side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (106 of them authorized for interstate work), and 71 around Ventura (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 Ventura.
Springfield has a population of about 169,847 and Ventura about 109,914. Ventura is the denser city (5,058 people per square mile versus 2,053 in Springfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Missouri, 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 | $2,730 | $3,320 | $4,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,090 | $4,990 | $6,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,820 | $8,310 | $10,140 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,910 | $13,300 | $16,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,990 | $18,290 | $22,310 |
$2,380–$3,360
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,560–$3,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,820–$10,140
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.
Legal name: Tcsi-Transland INC
Legal name: Springfield Grocer Company
Legal name: John Lagomarsino
Legal name: Movegreen INC
Legal name: Cnl Transportation LLC
Legal name: Daniel Silveira
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,730 to $4,060 for a studio, $4,090 to $6,080 for a one-bedroom, $6,820 to $10,140 for a two-bedroom, $10,910 to $16,220 for a three-bedroom and $14,990 to $22,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,729 road miles (1,465 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Missouri 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 $2,380 to $3,360 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,560 to $3,770. 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 Springfield–Ventura corridor.