Awesome Moving Services
- USDOT
- 4357625
- MC
- 1704689
- Based in
- Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 10,014 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Tuscaloosa, AL → Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,032 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,210–$10,720, delivery in 5–10 days, 80 carriers on the Tuscaloosa side and 1,062 in Rancho Cucamonga.
The route from Tuscaloosa, AL to Rancho Cucamonga, CA covers roughly 2,032 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 $7,210 to $10,720 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 Tuscaloosa side there are 80 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (39 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,062 around Rancho Cucamonga (571 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 Rancho Cucamonga.
Tuscaloosa has a population of about 114,316 and Rancho Cucamonga about 177,856. Rancho Cucamonga is the denser city (4,350 people per square mile versus 1,609 in Tuscaloosa), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Alabama, 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 | $2,880 | $3,510 | $4,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,320 | $5,270 | $6,430 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,210 | $8,790 | $10,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,530 | $14,060 | $17,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,850 | $19,330 | $23,580 |
$2,840–$4,010
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,830–$4,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,210–$10,720
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Tuscaloosa, AL → Rancho Cucamonga, 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 $2,880 to $4,290 for a studio, $4,320 to $6,430 for a one-bedroom, $7,210 to $10,720 for a two-bedroom, $11,530 to $17,150 for a three-bedroom and $15,850 to $23,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,032 road miles (1,722 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 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 Alabama 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 $2,840 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.
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 Tuscaloosa–Rancho Cucamonga corridor.