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Elk Grove, CA → Amarillo, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Elk Grove to Amarillo

About 1,300 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,980–$8,900, delivery in 3–7 days, 571 carriers on the Elk Grove side and 82 in Amarillo.

  • 1,300 miroad distance
  • 23 h 7 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,980–$8,9002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,300 miles (1,102 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 7 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
571 (310 interstate)
Movers at destination
82 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Amarillo → Elk Grove

The route from Elk Grove, CA to Amarillo, TX covers roughly 1,300 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,980 to $8,900 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 23 h 7 min.

On the Elk Grove side there are 571 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (310 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Amarillo (45 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 Amarillo.

Elk Grove has a population of about 185,007 and Amarillo about 205,130. Elk Grove is considerably denser (4,193 people per square mile versus 1,959), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Elk Grove to Amarillo

Full-service estimate for 1,300 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,390 $2,920 $3,560
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,590 $4,380 $5,340
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,980 $7,300 $8,900
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,570 $11,680 $14,250
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,170 $16,050 $19,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,790–$2,520

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

Portable container

$2,180–$3,210

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

Full-service mover

$5,980–$8,900

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 Elk Grove (origin)

Skylink Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2147715
MC
799201
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95827 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (916) 668-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grocery Outlet

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Grocery Outlet INC

USDOT
700726
MC
1528623
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95826 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (510) 338-4218 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rotex Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1352052
MC
515740
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95827 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (916) 363-3115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kolesnikov Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2884674
MC
968513
Based in
Carmichael, CA 95608 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (916) 882-3917 Route Verify on FMCSA

On The Spot Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3468186
MC
1134665
Based in
Elk Grove, CA 95624 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
33 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (916) 995-9808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Colonial Van & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2973
MC
127007
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95828 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (916) 381-1372 Route Verify on FMCSA

Greenline Express Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1454615
MC
549687
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95815 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (916) 744-2811 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Carrier INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2340489
MC
799192
Based in
Elk Grove, CA 95624 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (916) 800-1009 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 571 movers in Elk Grove

Near Amarillo (destination)

Panhandle Transportation Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1805503
MC
658792
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (806) 372-3851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Plains Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alisam Enterprises LLC

USDOT
2257395
MC
268796
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (806) 242-9200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lmse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465051
MC
957350
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79108 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (806) 731-4720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mares Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3260407
MC
1027740
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (806) 680-0774 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allegiance Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3348053
MC
1069858
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (806) 584-4650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mobile On Demand Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1953681
MC
699614
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79110 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (806) 350-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Viva Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3737604
MC
1321822
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79104 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (915) 238-0696 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Ram Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3561243
MC
1196089
Based in
Claude, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (806) 341-6575 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 82 movers in Amarillo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Elk Grove to Amarillo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,390 to $3,560 for a studio, $3,590 to $5,340 for a one-bedroom, $5,980 to $8,900 for a two-bedroom, $9,570 to $14,250 for a three-bedroom and $13,170 to $19,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Amarillo from Elk Grove?

About 1,300 road miles (1,102 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 7 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 California into Texas 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 Elk Grove to Amarillo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,790 to $2,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,180 to $3,210. 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 Elk Grove–Amarillo corridor.