Cedar Rapids, IA

Visalia, CA → Cedar Rapids, IA · Cross-country move

Movers from Visalia to Cedar Rapids

About 1,799 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,910–$10,270, delivery in 5–10 days, 150 carriers on the Visalia side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.

  • 1,799 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,910–$10,2702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,799 miles (1,525 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
150 (54 interstate)
Movers at destination
96 (57 interstate)

Reverse: Cedar Rapids → Visalia

Cedar Rapids sits about 1,799 miles northeast of Visalia, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Iowa 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 $6,910 to $10,270 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 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Visalia side there are 150 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (54 of them authorized for interstate work), and 96 around Cedar Rapids (57 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 Cedar Rapids.

Visalia has a population of about 146,541 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. Visalia is considerably denser (3,730 people per square mile versus 1,910), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Visalia to Cedar Rapids

Full-service estimate for 1,799 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,760 $3,370 $4,110
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,140 $5,050 $6,160
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,910 $8,420 $10,270
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,050 $13,470 $16,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,190 $18,530 $22,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,450–$3,460

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

Portable container

$2,630–$3,860

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

Full-service mover

$6,910–$10,270

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Visalia (origin)

Hank Van Heeringen

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1362147
Based in
Visalia, CA 93291 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

C Duran Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
830269
MC
376158
Based in
Tulare, CA 93274 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Bhullar Freightlines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3252571
MC
1023919
Based in
Visalia, CA 93277 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Agostini Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2423168
MC
834759
Based in
Visalia, CA 93292 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Emperor Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251233
MC
1099802
Based in
Dinuba, CA 93618 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

California Legacy Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2931177
MC
989780
Based in
Visalia, CA 93277 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Sanchez Elite Trucking LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3685395
Based in
Visalia, CA 93292 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Kingsburg Logistic Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3357206
MC
1077764
Based in
Dinuba, CA 93618 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 150 movers in Visalia

Near Cedar Rapids (destination)

Crst The Transportation Solution INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
53773
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,362 trucks, 4,082 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

West Side Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
165881
MC
160875
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3,127 trucks, 566 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Maher Bros Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
87390
MC
45591
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2335297
MC
797856
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Kac Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327728
MC
1059946
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

White Glove Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4572249
MC
1820278
Based in
Marion, IA 52302 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Porter Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2427654
MC
876222
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Allebach Hauling Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3495753
MC
1152036
Based in
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 96 movers in Cedar Rapids

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Visalia to Cedar Rapids?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,760 to $4,110 for a studio, $4,140 to $6,160 for a one-bedroom, $6,910 to $10,270 for a two-bedroom, $11,050 to $16,440 for a three-bedroom and $15,190 to $22,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cedar Rapids from Visalia?

About 1,799 road miles (1,525 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 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 California into Iowa 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 Visalia to Cedar Rapids?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,450 to $3,460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,630 to $3,860. 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 Visalia–Cedar Rapids corridor.