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Wichita, KS → Pittsburgh, PA · Long-distance move

Movers from Wichita to Pittsburgh

About 1,120 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,750–$7,060, delivery in 3–7 days, 118 carriers on the Wichita side and 450 in Pittsburgh.

  • 1,120 miroad distance
  • 20 h 1 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,750–$7,0602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,120 miles (949 straight-line)
Drive time
20 h 1 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
118 (74 interstate)
Movers at destination
450 (241 interstate)

Reverse: Pittsburgh → Wichita

Moving from Wichita to Pittsburgh is a long-distance move of roughly 1,120 road miles, heading east from Kansas to Pennsylvania.

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 $4,750 to $7,060 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 1 min.

On the Wichita side there are 118 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (74 of them authorized for interstate work), and 450 around Pittsburgh (241 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 Pittsburgh.

Wichita has a population of about 400,987 and Pittsburgh about 307,632. Pittsburgh is the denser city (5,469 people per square mile versus 2,454 in Wichita), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Wichita to Pittsburgh

Full-service estimate for 1,120 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,900 $2,320 $2,830
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,850 $3,470 $4,240
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,750 $5,790 $7,060
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,600 $9,260 $11,300
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,450 $12,740 $15,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,600–$2,260

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

Portable container

$2,020–$2,970

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

Full-service mover

$4,750–$7,060

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 Wichita (origin)

Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Prestige Services LLC

USDOT
4294755
MC
1671693
Based in
Wichita, KS 67205 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8,290 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (316) 871-7214 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air Capitol Delivery & Whse

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Air Capitol Delivery & Warehouse LLC

USDOT
896370
MC
389874
Based in
Park City, KS 67204 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
82 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (316) 491-5758 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hamilton Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
472800
MC
250889
Based in
Valley Center, KS 67147 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (316) 755-3050 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Moving Oz LLC

USDOT
2277955
MC
796879
Based in
Wichita, KS 67212 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (316) 558-5588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Garcia Trucken LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1741702
MC
820041
Based in
Haysville, KS 67060 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (316) 648-1673 Route Verify on FMCSA

King'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
957078
MC
496214
Based in
Wichita, KS 67216 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (316) 524-9191 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: American Movers LLC

USDOT
1698749
MC
946526
Based in
Wichita, KS 67213 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (316) 409-2846 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morris Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2067901
MC
731338
Based in
Goddard, KS 67052 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (316) 993-7780 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 118 movers in Wichita

Near Pittsburgh (destination)

Cole & Cole Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1669651
MC
14698
Based in
Duquesne, PA 15110 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (412) 277-7395 Route Verify on FMCSA

Das Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3836653
MC
1393719
Based in
Oakdale, PA 15071 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (412) 841-1051 Route Verify on FMCSA

Beitler Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
335946
MC
151846
Based in
Pittsburgh, PA 15204 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (412) 771-4204 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
920564
MC
297351
Based in
Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (800) 223-8973 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jones Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
308155
MC
200308
Based in
Moon Township, PA 15108 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (800) 825-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gt Worldwide Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gt Worldwide Transport INC

USDOT
1907589
MC
684465
Based in
Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
47 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (800) 223-8973 Route Verify on FMCSA

South Hills Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
98045
MC
72914
Based in
Bethel Park, PA 15102 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (412) 835-8600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Material Logistics Management INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2087370
MC
728403
Based in
Pittsburgh, PA 15225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (412) 331-8200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 450 movers in Pittsburgh

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Wichita to Pittsburgh?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,900 to $2,830 for a studio, $2,850 to $4,240 for a one-bedroom, $4,750 to $7,060 for a two-bedroom, $7,600 to $11,300 for a three-bedroom and $10,450 to $15,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pittsburgh from Wichita?

About 1,120 road miles (949 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 1 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Kansas into Pennsylvania 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 Wichita to Pittsburgh?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,600 to $2,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,970. 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 Wichita–Pittsburgh corridor.