Johnson City, TN

St. George, UT → Johnson City, TN · Cross-country move

Movers from St. George to Johnson City

About 2,031 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,600–$9,820, delivery in 5–10 days, 70 carriers on the St. George side and 93 in Johnson City.

  • 2,031 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,600–$9,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,031 miles (1,721 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
70 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination
93 (59 interstate)

Reverse: Johnson City → St. George

Johnson City sits about 2,031 miles east of St. George, which makes this an interstate relocation from Utah to Tennessee that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $6,600 to $9,820 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

On the St. George side there are 70 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 93 around Johnson City (59 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 Johnson City.

St. George has a population of about 108,713 and Johnson City about 74,000. Johnson City is the denser city (1,633 people per square mile versus 1,215 in St. George), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Tennessee levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from St. George to Johnson City

Full-service estimate for 2,031 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,640 $3,220 $3,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,960 $4,830 $5,890
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,600 $8,050 $9,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,560 $12,880 $15,710
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,520 $17,710 $21,610

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,840–$4,010

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

Portable container

$2,830–$4,170

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

Full-service mover

$6,600–$9,820

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 St. George (origin)

Andrus Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
167651
MC
160950
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
308 trucks, 337 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Parke Cox Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
123792
MC
199145
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 81 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Boulevard Home Furnishings

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
321317
Based in
Saint George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Bakston Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
913315
MC
395788
Based in
Saint George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Surety Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2078094
MC
725756
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Intellatrans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2930684
MC
989533
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Pioneer Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1452313
MC
548850
Based in
Saint George, UT 84770 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Jemmer Distributing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1247534
MC
661077
Based in
St George, UT 84790 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 70 movers in St. George

Near Johnson City (destination)

Cox Disposal INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
701359
MC
66967
Based in
Bluff City, TN 37618 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
16 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Sheepdog Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3545701
MC
136488
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Eastern Tennessee Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2382126
MC
818191
Based in
Blountville, TN 37617 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Wcp Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
763762
MC
343871
Based in
Gray, TN 37615 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Tri City Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1577982
MC
598650
Based in
Kingsport, TN 37663 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Olivers Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3981761
MC
1491041
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

J & L Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1411363
MC
534652
Based in
Piney Flats, TN 37686 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Bennett'S Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2917922
MC
1072695
Based in
Elizabethton, TN 37643 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 93 movers in Johnson City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from St. George to Johnson City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,640 to $3,930 for a studio, $3,960 to $5,890 for a one-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,820 for a two-bedroom, $10,560 to $15,710 for a three-bedroom and $14,520 to $21,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Johnson City from St. George?

About 2,031 road miles (1,721 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Utah into Tennessee 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 St. George to Johnson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,840 to $4,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,830 to $4,170. 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 St. George–Johnson City corridor.