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Valdosta, GA → Richmond, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Valdosta to Richmond

About 2,672 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,600–$12,800, delivery in 7–14 days, 130 carriers on the Valdosta side and 252 in Richmond.

  • 2,672 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,600–$12,8002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,672 miles (2,264 straight-line)
Drive time
46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
130 (77 interstate)
Movers at destination
252 (86 interstate)

Reverse: Richmond → Valdosta

Moving from Valdosta to Richmond is a cross-country move of roughly 2,672 road miles, heading northwest from Georgia 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 $8,600 to $12,800 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 46 hours (6 driving days).

On the Valdosta side there are 130 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 of them authorized for interstate work), and 252 around Richmond (86 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 Richmond.

Valdosta has a population of about 56,000 and Richmond about 114,861. Richmond is the denser city (3,869 people per square mile versus 1,539 in Valdosta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Valdosta to Richmond

Full-service estimate for 2,672 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,440 $4,200 $5,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,160 $6,290 $7,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,600 $10,490 $12,800
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,760 $16,780 $20,470
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,920 $23,070 $28,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,650–$5,150

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

Portable container

$3,400–$5,010

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

Full-service mover

$8,600–$12,800

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Valdosta (origin)

Outsource Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
997480
MC
422306
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (229) 249-9026 Route Verify on FMCSA

T M Shipping INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242366
MC
172668
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (229) 671-6223 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Sanders Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3332009
MC
1356136
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (307) 533-7254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servpro Of Valdosta

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Swga Catastrophe Response Specialists LLC

USDOT
3292158
MC
1042696
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (229) 506-8247 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ortlieb Moving And Storage Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ortlieb Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT
29630
MC
129388
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (229) 242-6468 Route Verify on FMCSA

Core Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3528247
MC
1173649
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (229) 466-1030 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Henry Freight Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2352886
MC
805637
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31602 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (678) 764-6623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trailway Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2986479
MC
94475
Based in
Valdosta, GA 31601 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (678) 934-2432 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 130 movers in Valdosta

Near Richmond (destination)

Nd Freights INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4049726
MC
1534271
Based in
Richmond, CA 94806 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (510) 640-7050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lengner & Sons Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lengner And Sons Produce Express

USDOT
154572
MC
156852
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 625-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Waters Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1125579
MC
481361
Based in
Martinez, CA 94553 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (925) 372-0914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Earl Farnsworth Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1854601
MC
722903
Based in
San Rafael, CA 94901 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (415) 459-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Btw

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bridgeport Transportation & Warehousing INC

USDOT
1110324
MC
452601
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (510) 251-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ab Trucking Ops

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Oakland Port Services Corporation

USDOT
663960
MC
310575
Based in
Oakland, CA 94607 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (510) 835-0930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steinel Trucking

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Kaylee Lynn Stein

USDOT
3416341
Based in
San Francisco, CA 94102 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (415) 890-5873 Route Verify on FMCSA

D N H Carriers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dnh Carriers INC

USDOT
1200199
MC
478412
Based in
El Cerrito, CA 94530 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (510) 815-1419 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 252 movers in Richmond

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Valdosta to Richmond?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,440 to $5,120 for a studio, $5,160 to $7,680 for a one-bedroom, $8,600 to $12,800 for a two-bedroom, $13,760 to $20,470 for a three-bedroom and $18,920 to $28,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Richmond from Valdosta?

About 2,672 road miles (2,264 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Georgia 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 Valdosta to Richmond?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,650 to $5,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,400 to $5,010. 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 Valdosta–Richmond corridor.