Redding, CA

West Palm Beach, FL → Redding, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from West Palm Beach to Redding

About 3,046 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,420–$14,020, delivery in 7–14 days, 446 carriers on the West Palm Beach side and 37 in Redding.

  • 3,046 miroad distance
  • 53 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,420–$14,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,046 miles (2,581 straight-line)
Drive time
53 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
446 (162 interstate)
Movers at destination
37 (15 interstate)

Reverse: Redding → West Palm Beach

The route from West Palm Beach, FL to Redding, CA covers roughly 3,046 miles by road, a northwest-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 $9,420 to $14,020 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 53 hours (6 driving days).

On the West Palm Beach side there are 446 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (162 of them authorized for interstate work), and 37 around Redding (15 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 Redding.

West Palm Beach has a population of about 127,189 and Redding about 94,000. West Palm Beach is considerably denser (2,182 people per square mile versus 1,574), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from West Palm Beach to Redding

Full-service estimate for 3,046 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,770 $4,600 $5,610
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,650 $6,900 $8,410
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,420 $11,490 $14,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,080 $18,390 $22,430
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,730 $25,280 $30,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,180–$5,900

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

Portable container

$3,740–$5,500

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

Full-service mover

$9,420–$14,020

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for West Palm Beach, FL → Redding, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 West Palm Beach (origin)

Cheney Brothers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
41648
MC
895890
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
753 trucks, 975 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Circuit

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3562459
MC
1485340
Based in
West Palm Bch, FL 33401 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
192 trucks, 318 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Good Greek Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2562486
MC
894264
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Safebound Moving Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2900155
MC
975408
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Excelsior Wpb LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3313823
MC
1054919
Based in
West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2071964
MC
14116
Based in
Lake Worth, FL 33461 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All My Sons Of The Palm Beaches LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2785473
MC
928227
Based in
Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Forward Van Lines

Licensed interstate
USDOT
709590
MC
327506
Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33409 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

All 446 movers in West Palm Beach

Near Redding (destination)

J & S Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
451701
MC
244112
Based in
Redding, CA 96003 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

California Towing & Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2508854
MC
957782
Based in
Redding, CA 96003 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Shasta County Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
919620
MC
872193
Based in
Redding, CA 96001 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Hansens Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1630507
MC
601414
Based in
Redding, CA 96003 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Mongoose Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3561809
MC
1365857
Based in
Redding, CA 96003 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Lee'S Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1984331
MC
702567
Based in
Anderson, CA 96007 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Ms Motor Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4463432
MC
1799555
Based in
Redding, CA 96002 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Shb Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4355289
MC
1703491
Based in
Redding, CA 96001 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 37 movers in Redding

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from West Palm Beach to Redding?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,770 to $5,610 for a studio, $5,650 to $8,410 for a one-bedroom, $9,420 to $14,020 for a two-bedroom, $15,080 to $22,430 for a three-bedroom and $20,730 to $30,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Redding from West Palm Beach?

About 3,046 road miles (2,581 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 Florida 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 West Palm Beach to Redding?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,180 to $5,900 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,740 to $5,500. 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 West Palm Beach–Redding corridor.