Gentle Movers
Legal name: A & B Relocations INC
- USDOT
- 4164289
- MC
- 1600731
- Based in
- Carson City, NV 89705 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 6 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Carson City, NV → Fullerton, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 446 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,670–$5,450, delivery in 1–3 days, 32 carriers on the Carson City side and 846 in Fullerton.
Fullerton sits about 446 miles south of Carson City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Nevada to California that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $3,670 to $5,450 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 23 min.
On the Carson City side there are 32 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 846 around Fullerton (361 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 Fullerton.
Carson City has a population of about 59,000 and Fullerton about 138,675. Fullerton is the denser city (6,411 people per square mile versus 406 in Carson City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Nevada, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Nevada, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,470 | $1,790 | $2,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,200 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,470 | $5,450 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,870 | $7,150 | $8,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,060 | $9,840 | $12,000 |
$610–$860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,420–$2,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,670–$5,450
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Carson City, NV → Fullerton, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: A & B Relocations INC
Legal name: Empire Contractors INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,470 to $2,180 for a studio, $2,200 to $3,270 for a one-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,450 for a two-bedroom, $5,870 to $8,730 for a three-bedroom and $8,060 to $12,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 446 road miles (378 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 23 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
Yes. Crossing from Nevada 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $610 to $860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,090. 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.
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 Carson City–Fullerton corridor.