St. Cloud, MN → West Covina, CA · Cross-country move
About 1,747 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,130–$10,610, delivery in 5–10 days, 243 carriers on the St. Cloud side and 679 in West Covina.
Moving from St. Cloud to West Covina is a cross-country move of roughly 1,747 road miles, heading southwest from Minnesota 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 $7,130 to $10,610 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 St. Cloud side there are 243 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 679 around West Covina (300 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 West Covina.
St. Cloud has a population of about 69,000 and West Covina about 105,301. West Covina is the denser city (6,844 people per square mile versus 1,713 in St. Cloud), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Minnesota, 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 | $2,850 | $3,480 | $4,240 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,280 | $5,220 | $6,360 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,130 | $8,690 | $10,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,410 | $13,910 | $16,970 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,680 | $19,120 | $23,330 |
$2,400–$3,380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,580–$3,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,130–$10,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Cloud, MN → West Covina, 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 $2,850 to $4,240 for a studio, $4,280 to $6,360 for a one-bedroom, $7,130 to $10,610 for a two-bedroom, $11,410 to $16,970 for a three-bedroom and $15,680 to $23,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,747 road miles (1,480 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 Minnesota 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 $2,400 to $3,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,580 to $3,790. 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 St. Cloud–West Covina corridor.