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Bullhead City, AZ

Elk Grove, CA → Bullhead City, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Elk Grove to Bullhead City

About 520 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,900–$5,800, delivery in 2–5 days, 571 carriers on the Elk Grove side and 10 in Bullhead City.

  • 520 miroad distance
  • 9 h 40 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,900–$5,8002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 520 miles (441 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 40 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
571 (310 interstate)
Movers at destination
10 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Bullhead City → Elk Grove

The route from Elk Grove, CA to Bullhead City, AZ covers roughly 520 miles by road, a southeast-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 $3,900 to $5,800 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 40 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 10 around Bullhead City (8 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 Bullhead City.

Elk Grove has a population of about 185,007 and Bullhead City about 42,000. Elk Grove is considerably denser (4,193 people per square mile versus 696), 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 Arizona than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Elk Grove to Bullhead City

Full-service estimate for 520 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,560 $1,900 $2,320
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,340 $2,850 $3,480
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,900 $4,750 $5,800
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,230 $7,600 $9,270
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,570 $10,450 $12,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$830–$1,180

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

Portable container

$1,480–$2,180

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

Full-service mover

$3,900–$5,800

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 Bullhead City (destination)

Laughlin Transit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
391422
MC
227037
Based in
Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
16 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (702) 298-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aquarius Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3357187
MC
1074413
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (928) 788-8464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gary K

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gary Charles Koktavy

USDOT
2966793
MC
7899
Based in
Laughlin, NV 89029 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (702) 604-8291 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scm Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: So Cal Moving INC

USDOT
671253
MC
252719
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (951) 265-8806 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wise Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1628928
MC
600936
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (928) 605-3384 Route Verify on FMCSA

Icon Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1211448
MC
582980
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (480) 560-8996 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clean Air Auto Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2797793
MC
934167
Based in
Bullhead City, AZ 86442 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (951) 760-1970 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adam Cohen Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2201147
MC
763813
Based in
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (661) 476-8276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Bullhead City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Elk Grove to Bullhead City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,560 to $2,320 for a studio, $2,340 to $3,480 for a one-bedroom, $3,900 to $5,800 for a two-bedroom, $6,230 to $9,270 for a three-bedroom and $8,570 to $12,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bullhead City from Elk Grove?

About 520 road miles (441 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 40 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Arizona 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 Bullhead City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $830 to $1,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,480 to $2,180. 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–Bullhead City corridor.