Tulsa, OK → Monterey, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Tulsa to Monterey

About 1,701 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,710–$9,980, delivery in 5–10 days, 226 carriers on the Tulsa side and 12 in Monterey.

1,701 miroad distance
30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,710–$9,9802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Tulsa, Oklahoma
To: Monterey, California
Road distance: ≈ 1,701 miles (1,441 straight-line)
Drive time: 30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 226 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination: 12 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Monterey → Tulsa

The route from Tulsa, OK to Monterey, CA covers roughly 1,701 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 $6,710 to $9,980 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 Tulsa side there are 226 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 12 around Monterey (4 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 Monterey.

Tulsa has a population of about 416,209 and Monterey about 30,000. Monterey is the denser city (3,495 people per square mile versus 2,091 in Tulsa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Oklahoma, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Tulsa to Monterey

Full-service estimate for 1,701 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,680	$3,270	$3,990
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,020	$4,910	$5,990
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,710	$8,180	$9,980
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,730	$13,080	$15,960
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,750	$17,990	$21,950

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,350–$3,310

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

Portable container

$2,540–$3,730

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

Full-service mover

$6,710–$9,980

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Tulsa (origin)

Miller Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 125792
MC: 168121
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74107 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 230 trucks, 230 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (918) 447-2124 Route Verify on FMCSA

One Source Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3781181
MC: 1353618
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74120 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (918) 210-2146 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2425748
MC: 835847
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74107 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (916) 568-9941 Route Verify on FMCSA

T And T America LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Thimotee Transit

USDOT: 4547252
MC: 1805442
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74112 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 73 trucks, 304 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (479) 365-7096 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dash Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3317066
MC: 1057101
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74134 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 65 trucks, 145 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (214) 681-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Total Transportation Solutions Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2031902
MC: 713606
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74107 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 54 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (918) 708-1446 Route Verify on FMCSA

Balanced Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3527900
MC: 1173394
Based in: Catoosa, OK 74015 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (918) 688-2851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Oklahoma INC

USDOT: 1632967
MC: 705022
Based in: Tulsa, OK 74145 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (918) 234-2636 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 226 movers in Tulsa

Near Monterey (destination)

American Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1077325
MC: 447949
Based in: Marina, CA 93933 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (831) 384-4139 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mod-Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 21st Century Moving LLC

USDOT: 2983026
MC: 1294330
Based in: Monterey, CA 93940 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (831) 869-9367 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monterey Peninsula Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Valerio Lima

USDOT: 167294
MC: 51424
Based in: Marina, CA 93933 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (831) 883-0212 Route Verify on FMCSA

Supply & Demand Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3507091
MC: 1159608
Based in: Marina, CA 93933 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (831) 710-7824 Route Verify on FMCSA

A New Beginning Monterey

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Marcus Chubbs INC

USDOT: 2710075
Based in: Seaside, CA 93955 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (831) 392-6487 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monterey Junk Removal

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: David Newell Johnson

USDOT: 3202429
Based in: Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (831) 737-4614 Route Verify on FMCSA

White Glove Movers LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3375963
MC: 1082909
Based in: Pebble Beach, CA 93953 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (831) 236-0336 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jrg Junk Removal & Yard Maintenance

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Jesus Ruelas Gamboa

USDOT: 3725511
Based in: Seaside, CA 93955 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (831) 521-8173 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 12 movers in Monterey

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tulsa to Monterey?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,680 to $3,990 for a studio, $4,020 to $5,990 for a one-bedroom, $6,710 to $9,980 for a two-bedroom, $10,730 to $15,960 for a three-bedroom and $14,750 to $21,950 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Monterey from Tulsa?

About 1,701 road miles (1,441 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Oklahoma 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 Tulsa to Monterey?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,350 to $3,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,540 to $3,730. 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 Tulsa–Monterey corridor.