Michigan · 16,000 residents
53 FMCSA-registered movers serving Traverse City, MI — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
With a population of about 16,000 and 53 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers based in and around the city, Traverse City has a compact moving market for both local and long-distance work.
Local moves inside Traverse City are quoted by the hour: expect around $125 per hour for two movers and a truck, $170 for three, and $215 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 19 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 29 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is reasonable.
Traverse City is relatively spread out (1,894 people per square mile), so trucks can usually park close to the door and hourly moves tend to run at the lower end of the time ranges below.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $530 | $650 | $790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $630 | $770 | $940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,540 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,630 | $1,990 | $2,430 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,480 | $3,020 | $3,690 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,440 | $1,760 | $2,150 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,410 | $2,930 | $3,580 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,850 | $4,690 | $5,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,290 | $6,460 | $7,880 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,790 | $2,190 | $2,670 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,690 | $3,280 | $4,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,480 | $5,470 | $6,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,170 | $8,750 | $10,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,860 | $12,030 | $14,680 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,890 | $3,520 | $4,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,330 | $5,280 | $6,440 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,220 | $8,800 | $10,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,550 | $14,080 | $17,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,880 | $19,370 | $23,630 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
53 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Nordic Movers INC
Legal name: Able Forwarders INC
Legal name: Kurtz Music & Sound INC
Legal name: Travis Reimer
Legal name: Kelly Stites
Legal name: Eugene Simionescu
Legal name: J Corey Trucking
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29 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 19 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Traverse City run $2,690–$4,000 for a one-bedroom and $7,170–$10,670 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Traverse City typically charge about $125 to $215 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $530 to $790, a two-bedroom $1,040 to $1,540 and a four-bedroom $2,480 to $3,690.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $4,480 to $6,670 and a three-bedroom $7,170 to $10,670. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 53 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Traverse City, of which 19 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.