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Interstate and Long-Distance Movers
Moving to another state is a different job from a move across town. It crosses federal lines, it runs on mileage, and it needs a carrier that is licensed to do it. Star Van Lines is a licensed interstate moving company operating in all 50 states since 2016, with our own crews, a written estimate before you book, and pricing you can check against real inputs. Most long-distance jobs go wrong in the same two places: a broker sells the work to a stranger, or a low number turns into a much larger bill on delivery day. We built our long-distance service to remove both. You work with one licensed company from survey to placement, and you see the price corridor your move falls into before anything is loaded.
Dennis has 15+ years of experience in interstate moving and has coordinated over 1,000 relocations across the United States.
Long-distance moving at a glance
Star Van Lines handles interstate and cross-country household moves for homes and apartments of every size. Service covers all 50 states, coordinated from our base in Vernon, California, seven days a week, 08:00 to 20:00. Every long-distance job is quoted up front from mileage and home size, packed and loaded by our own trained crews, and carried under active federal operating authority.
Licensed interstate mover - USDOT #4176875, MC #1607491. Phone (855) 822-2722.
What is included in a long-distance move
In-home or virtual survey
We size the shipment room by room, note access and specialty items, and turn that into a written estimate rather than a phone guess.
Loading and interstate transport
Your goods are loaded and hauled by our own crews under USDOT #4176875, not handed to whichever driver bids lowest.
Full-service and partial packing
We supply the boxes, paper, and protective materials, and can pack the whole home or just the fragile rooms.
Furniture disassembly and reassembly
Beds, tables, and modular units come apart for the truck and go back together in your new home.
Valuation coverage on every shipment
Interstate moves carry liability coverage by federal rule, with the option to raise it to Full Value Protection.
Delivery, room placement, and debris removal
We unload, put items where they belong, reassemble furniture, and clear the packing debris on request.
What makes an interstate move different from a local move
The moment a move crosses a state line it becomes interstate, and it is regulated by the federal government rather than a single state. That changes three practical things for you.
First, the mover must be federally licensed. An interstate carrier is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and hold a USDOT number plus operating authority, an MC number. Star Van Lines carries USDOT #4176875 and MC #1607491, and both are searchable on the public FMCSA SAFER registry at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Second, the paperwork is standardized. A legitimate interstate mover gives you the FMCSA booklet titled Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move, issues a written estimate, and provides a bill of lading, which is the contract and receipt for your shipment, plus an inventory taken at loading.
Third, the estimate has rules. A binding estimate fixes the price for the services listed. A non-binding estimate can change with the actual weight and services, but federal rules cap what the mover may require at delivery to no more than 110 percent of that estimate, with any balance billed later. We explain which type you are getting and why, so the number on delivery day is not a surprise.
Why choose Star Van Lines for an interstate move
The long-distance market is full of brokers that resell your job to whoever bids lowest that week. We are not a broker. A Star Van Lines interstate move rests on four things you can verify:
- Real federal authority. We operate under active interstate authority, USDOT #4176875 and MC #1607491. Look either number up on FMCSA SAFER before you hire us, and hire no interstate carrier that will not give you both.
- Our own crews. The people who survey, pack, and load your home work for Star Van Lines. Cross-country moves fail at the handoffs, so we keep the chain short and the accountability with one company.
- Pricing you can check. We quote from distance and home size, show you the corridor your move lands in, and put it in writing. No vague day-rate, no low number that balloons on the ramp.
- A written inventory you can hold us to. Every shipment is inventoried at loading and checked against that list on delivery, so nothing quietly goes missing between states.
We have moved households in all 50 states since 2016 and hold a 240+ review history across public platforms. We keep that record by standing behind a written estimate.
How a cross-country move works, step by step
Survey and estimate
We size your shipment in a walkthrough or video survey and put the price in writing, keyed to your mileage and home size.
Plan and schedule
We lock your pickup window and route, and confirm long-carry, stair, elevator, or shuttle needs that affect access at either end.
Pack and protect
Our crew wraps furniture, boxes fragile items, and records an inventory before the shipment leaves your home.
Load and haul
Your goods travel under our USDOT 4176875 interstate authority along the corridor to your destination state, tracked from pickup to delivery.
Deliver and place
We unload against the inventory, reassemble furniture, place items by room, and remove packing debris on request.
How is a long-distance move priced?
A long-distance move is priced mainly on two inputs: how far your goods travel, and how much home you are moving. As a starting point for a studio or one-bedroom, a shorter interstate move near 500 miles begins around $1,000, a move near 1,000 miles begins around $1,300, and a coast-to-coast haul above 2,500 miles begins around $2,000. Those are entry corridors for the smallest homes. Larger homes carry more weight and volume, and packing, specialty items, tight access, and peak-season dates all raise the figure. You receive a firm written estimate after the survey, not a placeholder.
Long-distance pricing corridors
We price from two things you can see: the mileage of your route and the size of your home. The table shows entry corridors for a studio or one-bedroom shipment, before packing, access, and season are added.
| Approximate distance | Studio / 1-bedroom starts around |
|---|---|
| ~500 miles (short interstate) | $1,000 |
| ~1,000 miles | $1,300 |
| ~1,500 miles | $1,700 |
| ~2,500 to 3,000 miles (coast to coast) | $2,000 |
A two- or three-bedroom home sits above these numbers because it weighs more and fills more of the truck. The point is that your price tracks real inputs. Call (855) 822-2722 and we will walk your specific corridor with you.
What licensing does an interstate mover carry?
An interstate mover must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and hold a USDOT number plus interstate operating authority, an MC number. Star Van Lines operates under USDOT #4176875 and MC #1607491, both verifiable on the public FMCSA SAFER database. If an interstate carrier cannot give you those two numbers, it should not be loading your home.
What insurance and valuation coverage applies interstate?
Every interstate shipment moves with valuation coverage, and federal rules give you two choices. Released Value Protection is included at no added charge but covers up to 60 cents per pound per article if something is damaged. Full Value Protection costs more and makes the mover responsible for the replacement value of your goods. We put both in plain language before you sign, so you set the level of protection rather than learning it after a claim.
How are long-distance timelines estimated?
Transit time on an interstate move depends on the distance between your origin and destination, the season, and how your shipment routes. Rather than promise a fixed count we cannot control, we give you an estimated delivery window at the survey and keep you updated once your goods are loaded. A move to a neighboring state and a coast-to-coast haul are not the same trip, and we scope each one honestly instead of quoting a slogan.
What happens on delivery day?
On delivery we unload against the inventory taken at loading and check each item off with you before anything is signed. Furniture is reassembled and placed by room, and packing debris is cleared on request. If a piece shows damage, note it on the inventory or delivery paperwork at that moment, because that record starts any claim. Interstate rules give you up to 9 months to file a written loss or damage claim, and under FMCSA rules a licensed carrier must acknowledge it within 30 days. We walk you through that process rather than leaving you to chase it.
How do you protect specialty items on a long haul?
Fragile and high-value items take the most abuse over long mileage, so they get separate handling. We custom-box mirrors, art, and electronics, crate marble and glass tops, and pad-wrap antiques and appliances. Heavy specialty pieces such as pianos, safes, and gym equipment are moved with the right equipment and weight-rated gear; if your move centers on an instrument, see our dedicated piano moving service. Everything specialty is written into the inventory so it is checked off again at delivery.
How should you prepare for a long-distance move?
Preparation lowers both cost and risk. Declutter first, because on a long haul you pay to move weight and volume, so anything you will not use in the new home is money on the truck. Book the survey early, since firm dates and honest access notes produce a firmer estimate. Keep documents, medication, and small valuables with you rather than on the truck. Decide your valuation level before loading day, and label boxes by room so placement at the far end is quick. We hand you a short prep checklist after the survey so nothing gets missed.
Which states do you serve?
We move households in all 50 states from our base in Vernon, California, and run long-distance corridors in both directions. Common corridors run coast to coast above 2,500 miles, along regional interstate lanes of 500 to 1,500 miles, and one-way between the Sun Belt and the coasts, and every one is priced from its own mileage rather than a flat rate. Whether you are leaving a coastal metro or arriving in one, our long-distance service ties into local teams in hubs such as California, Texas, and New York, so one licensed company owns the job end to end.
What our track record looks like
Star Van Lines has completed interstate moves in all 50 states since 2016 and carries a 240+ review history across public review platforms. We hold that record by staffing moves with our own crews, writing the estimate down, and carrying every shipment under USDOT #4176875 and MC #1607491.
Frequently asked questions about Interstate and Long-Distance Movers
What counts as a long-distance or interstate move?
A move is interstate when it crosses a state line, which places it under federal FMCSA rules regardless of the mileage. A long-distance move is any relocation far enough that it is priced by distance rather than by the hour, whether it stays in one state or crosses several.
Is Star Van Lines a broker or a carrier?
Star Van Lines is a licensed carrier, not a broker. We move your household with our own crews and equipment under USDOT #4176875 and MC #1607491, rather than selling your job to a third party.
How do I verify your license before booking?
Enter USDOT #4176875 or MC #1607491 into the FMCSA SAFER registry at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov. It shows our active interstate operating authority and safety record.
What drives the price of a long-distance move?
Distance and home size set the base, and packing, specialty items, access at either end, and the moving date adjust it. You receive a written estimate after your survey.
What is the difference between a binding and a non-binding estimate?
A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed services, while a non-binding estimate can change with the actual weight and services. On a non-binding estimate, federal rules limit what the mover may require at delivery to 110 percent of the estimate.
Do you pack for long-distance moves?
Yes. We offer full-service and partial packing, supply the materials, and give fragile and high-value items extra protection before an interstate haul.
What protection covers my belongings in transit?
Released Value Protection is included and covers up to 60 cents per pound per article, while Full Value Protection covers the replacement value of your goods for an added cost. We explain both before you sign.
Can you move specialty items like pianos and antiques?
Yes. We custom-box, crate, and pad-wrap fragile and high-value pieces and move heavy specialty items such as pianos and safes with weight-rated equipment. Each is listed on the inventory and checked at delivery.
Which states do you serve?
We move households in all 50 states from our base in Vernon, California, and coordinate long-distance corridors through local hubs such as California, Texas, and New York.
How do I get a quote?
Call (855) 822-2722 or request a free quote online. We size your shipment, confirm your corridor, and put the estimate in writing.
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