Moab, UT

Visalia, CA → Moab, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Visalia to Moab

About 659 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,290–$6,380, delivery in 2–5 days, 150 carriers on the Visalia side and 1 in Moab.

  • 659 miroad distance
  • 12 h 4 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,290–$6,3802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 659 miles (558 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 4 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
150 (54 interstate)
Movers at destination
1 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Moab → Visalia

The route from Visalia, CA to Moab, UT covers roughly 659 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,290 to $6,380 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 4 min.

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 1 around Moab (1 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 Moab.

Visalia has a population of about 146,541 and Moab about 5,000. Visalia is considerably denser (3,730 people per square mile versus 1,118), 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 Utah 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 Moab

Full-service estimate for 659 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,710 $2,090 $2,550
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,570 $3,140 $3,830
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,290 $5,230 $6,380
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,860 $8,360 $10,200
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,430 $11,500 $14,030

Rental truck (DIY)

$980–$1,380

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

Portable container

$1,610–$2,360

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

Full-service mover

$4,290–$6,380

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 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 Moab (destination)

Harrison Field Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
789926
MC
352774
Based in
Moab, UT 84532 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

All 1 movers in Moab

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Visalia to Moab?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,710 to $2,550 for a studio, $2,570 to $3,830 for a one-bedroom, $4,290 to $6,380 for a two-bedroom, $6,860 to $10,200 for a three-bedroom and $9,430 to $14,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Moab from Visalia?

About 659 road miles (558 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 4 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Utah 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 Moab?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $980 to $1,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,360. 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–Moab corridor.