Elk Grove, CA → Fredericksburg, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Elk Grove to Fredericksburg

About 1,649 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,800–$10,120, delivery in 5–10 days, 571 carriers on the Elk Grove side and 11 in Fredericksburg.

1,649 miroad distance
29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,800–$10,1202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Elk Grove, California
To: Fredericksburg, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,649 miles (1,397 straight-line)
Drive time: 29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 571 (310 interstate)
Movers at destination: 11 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Fredericksburg → Elk Grove

Moving from Elk Grove to Fredericksburg is a cross-country move of roughly 1,649 road miles, heading east from California to Texas.

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 $6,800 to $10,120 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).

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 11 around Fredericksburg (4 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 Fredericksburg.

Elk Grove has a population of about 185,007 and Fredericksburg about 11,000. Elk Grove is considerably denser (4,193 people per square mile versus 1,138), 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 Fredericksburg

Full-service estimate for 1,649 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,720	$3,320	$4,050
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,080	$4,980	$6,070
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,800	$8,290	$10,120
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,880	$13,270	$16,190
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,960	$18,240	$22,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,290–$3,240

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

Portable container

$2,490–$3,660

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

Full-service mover

$6,800–$10,120

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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 Fredericksburg (destination)

Affordable Movers Of The Hill Country LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1937257
MC: 981080
Based in: Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (830) 997-9110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allied Moving & Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3349014
MC: 1070341
Based in: Fredericksbrg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (830) 456-2303 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & L Moving LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2641216
MC: 968782
Based in: Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (830) 456-2571 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sokoloff Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Maxmillian Sokoloff

USDOT: 2529407
Based in: Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (830) 307-0240 Route Verify on FMCSA

Anchor Moving Services INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2783059
Based in: Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (830) 992-3729 Route Verify on FMCSA

4 Pardners Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4491786
MC: 1775681
Based in: Kingsland, TX 78639 (37 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (325) 248-7022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Diamond Classic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3665387
MC: 1268885
Based in: Mason, TX 76856 (38 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (254) 415-1464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Fietz Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Fast Fietz Moving LLC

USDOT: 2862121
Based in: Kingsland, TX 78639 (37 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (512) 938-9956 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in Fredericksburg

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Fredericksburg accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,720 to $4,050 for a studio, $4,080 to $6,070 for a one-bedroom, $6,800 to $10,120 for a two-bedroom, $10,880 to $16,190 for a three-bedroom and $14,960 to $22,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fredericksburg from Elk Grove?

About 1,649 road miles (1,397 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Fredericksburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,290 to $3,240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,490 to $3,660. 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–Fredericksburg corridor.