Moving from Utah to Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Salt Lake City and Providence it is about 2,429 miles and 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,423 to 2,624 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~2,429 miSalt Lake City → Providence
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,931+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
Between Salt Lake City and Providence it is about 2,429 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,931 – $14,574 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 45 movers based in Utah hold interstate authority.
Salt Lake City to Providence, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Utah and Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from Utah to Rhode Island
At about 2,429 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,931 – $14,574 for a two-bedroom home and $12,570 – $16,760 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,870 – $10,493; a freight trailer is $5,247 – $6,996.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,198 – $10,931 | $5,902 – $7,870 | $3,935 – $5,247 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,837 – $13,117 | $7,083 – $9,444 | $4,722 – $6,296 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,931 – $14,574 | $7,870 – $10,493 | $5,247 – $6,996 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,570 – $16,760 | $9,050 – $12,067 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,210 – $18,946 | $10,231 – $13,641 | $6,821 – $9,094 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,396 – $21,861 | $11,805 – $15,740 | $7,870 – $10,493 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,429 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Utah to Rhode Island
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden to Warwick | ~2,423 mi | 7–14 days | $10,904 – $14,538 | $12,539 – $16,719 |
| Ogden to Providence | ~2,424 mi | 7–14 days | $10,908 – $14,544 | $12,544 – $16,726 |
| Provo to Warwick | ~2,426 mi | 7–14 days | $10,917 – $14,556 | $12,555 – $16,739 |
| Provo to Providence | ~2,427 mi | 7–14 days | $10,922 – $14,562 | $12,560 – $16,746 |
| Salt Lake City to Warwick | ~2,428 mi | 7–14 days | $10,926 – $14,568 | $12,565 – $16,753 |
| Salt Lake City to Providence | ~2,429 mi | 7–14 days | $10,931 – $14,574 | $12,570 – $16,760 |
| Saint George to Warwick | ~2,622 mi | 7–14 days | $11,799 – $15,732 | $13,569 – $18,092 |
| Saint George to Providence | ~2,624 mi | 7–14 days | $11,808 – $15,744 | $13,579 – $18,106 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Utah
18 of the 45 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 57 vehicle inspections (17.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 94 driver inspections (12.8%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&S Moving LLCHooper, UT · USDOT 3540875 | 16 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 16 |
| A1 Custom Movers LLCOrem, UT · USDOT 1271923 | 13 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 13 |
| Affordable Moving LLCSouth Jordan, UT · USDOT 3532380 | 11 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 11 |
| Designer Moving and StorageSlc, UT · USDOT 284519 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 10 |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCSandy, UT · USDOT 2920944 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Loyal Moving and Storage LLCSalt Lake City, UT · USDOT 4256547 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
119 listed household-goods carriers are based in Utah, 45 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Utah directory ranks them. At the Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island to Utah. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Utah
Utah to Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Utah to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Salt Lake City and Providence, the distance is about 2,429 miles. From our model that is $10,931 – $14,574 for a two-bedroom home and $12,570 – $16,760 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,870 – $10,493 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,247 – $6,996. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Utah and Rhode Island, distances run from 2,423 to 2,624 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Utah to Rhode Island take?
Salt Lake City to Providence is 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Utah to Rhode Island?
Yes. A move from Utah into Rhode Island is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 119 listed movers based in Utah, 45 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Utah.
What is the cheapest way to move from Utah to Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,247 – $6,996 for a two-bedroom home over 2,429 miles against $10,931 – $14,574 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,870 – $10,493, splits the difference and gives you days to load.