Elk Grove, CA → Quincy, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Elk Grove to Quincy

About 3,101 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,280–$15,290, delivery in 7–14 days, 571 carriers on the Elk Grove side and 456 in Quincy.

3,101 miroad distance
54 hours (7 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$10,280–$15,2902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Elk Grove, California
To: Quincy, Massachusetts
Road distance: ≈ 3,101 miles (2,628 straight-line)
Drive time: 54 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 571 (310 interstate)
Movers at destination: 456 (277 interstate)

Reverse: Quincy → Elk Grove

Quincy sits about 3,101 miles east of Elk Grove, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Massachusetts that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $10,280 to $15,290 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 54 hours (7 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 456 around Quincy (277 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 Quincy.

Elk Grove has a population of about 185,007 and Quincy about 103,173. Quincy is the denser city (6,123 people per square mile versus 4,193 in Elk Grove), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Elk Grove to Quincy

Full-service estimate for 3,101 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$4,110	$5,010	$6,120
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$6,170	$7,520	$9,170
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$10,280	$12,530	$15,290
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$16,440	$20,050	$24,470
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$22,610	$27,580	$33,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,240–$5,980

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

Portable container

$3,790–$5,570

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

Full-service mover

$10,280–$15,290

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

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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 Quincy (destination)

Iron Mountain Information Management Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 338113
MC: 830455
Based in: Boston, MA 02110 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2,404 trucks, 2,716 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (339) 235-0375 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olympia Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Spike INC

USDOT: 597632
MC: 288585
Based in: Watertown, MA 02472 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 70 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (617) 926-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Usaco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Usart Company INC

USDOT: 387213
MC: 158735
Based in: Randolph, MA 02368 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (781) 986-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crimson Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3461366
MC: 1129943
Based in: Cambridge, MA 02141 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (201) 899-1365 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stairhopper Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1696867
MC: 623045
Based in: Everett, MA 02149 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (857) 928-0876 Route Verify on FMCSA

High Speed Deliveries INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3460758
MC: 1139822
Based in: West Roxbury, MA 02132 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (617) 905-7276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Family Delivery Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3456438
MC: 1132315
Based in: Revere, MA 02151 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (617) 767-3561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abex Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1773017
MC: 647143
Based in: Readville, MA 02136 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (781) 848-7111 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 456 movers in Quincy

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,110 to $6,120 for a studio, $6,170 to $9,170 for a one-bedroom, $10,280 to $15,290 for a two-bedroom, $16,440 to $24,470 for a three-bedroom and $22,610 to $33,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Quincy from Elk Grove?

About 3,101 road miles (2,628 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Massachusetts 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 Quincy?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,240 to $5,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,790 to $5,570. 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–Quincy corridor.