Garden Grove, CA → Truckee, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Garden Grove to Truckee

About 477 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,120–$6,140, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,390 carriers on the Garden Grove side and 6 in Truckee.

477 miroad distance
8 h 55 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$4,120–$6,1402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Garden Grove, California
To: Truckee, California
Road distance: ≈ 477 miles (404 straight-line)
Drive time: 8 h 55 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 1,390 (601 interstate)
Movers at destination: 6 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Truckee → Garden Grove

Moving from Garden Grove to Truckee is a regional long-distance move of roughly 477 road miles, heading north within California.

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 $4,120 to $6,140 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 55 min.

On the Garden Grove side there are 1,390 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (601 of them authorized for interstate work), and 6 around Truckee (4 interstate). For an in-state 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 Truckee.

Garden Grove has a population of about 170,455 and Truckee about 17,000. Garden Grove is considerably denser (9,553 people per square mile versus 517), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Garden Grove to Truckee

Full-service estimate for 477 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,650	$2,010	$2,450
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,470	$3,020	$3,680
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,120	$5,030	$6,140
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,600	$8,050	$9,820
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,070	$11,070	$13,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$790–$1,120

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

Portable container

$1,450–$2,130

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

Full-service mover

$4,120–$6,140

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Garden Grove (origin)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 629013
MC: 324282
Based in: Cerritos, CA 90703 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT: 2714701
MC: 117140
Based in: Irvine, CA 92614 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2247083
Based in: Buena Park, CA 90620 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1069767
MC: 445668
Based in: Long Beach, CA 90805 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (310) 830-0013 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2483381
MC: 859536
Based in: Anaheim, CA 92806 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 710576
MC: 327888
Based in: LA Mirada, CA 90638 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293353
MC: 1043255
Based in: Santa Ana, CA 92707 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Weber Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Weber Distribution LLC

USDOT: 57459
MC: 41665
Based in: Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (909) 214-0349 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,390 movers in Garden Grove

Near Truckee (destination)

Goodrich Excavation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Daniel B Goodrich

USDOT: 1057014
MC: 45408
Based in: Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (530) 546-1079 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truckee Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2361860
MC: 823243
Based in: Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (530) 563-6572 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stewarts Marine

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gralex Capital LLC

USDOT: 4359550
MC: 1705734
Based in: Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (530) 582-8776 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tahoe Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3401592
MC: 1094995
Based in: Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (530) 536-3888 Route Verify on FMCSA

3d Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: David Duane Dunham

USDOT: 1194333
MC: 205408
Based in: Nevada City, CA 95959 (36 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (530) 263-5464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Priority Hauling

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3193373
Based in: Nevada City, CA 95959 (36 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (530) 955-5047 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 6 movers in Truckee

Tips for this move

Photograph high-value items before loading and keep the inventory sheet the crew gives you.
Plan a first-night kit for Truckee: bedding, toiletries, a few kitchen basics.
Get three written estimates; at this distance quotes can vary by a third for the same inventory.
Ask whether the carrier will use one truck end to end or transfer your goods at a terminal.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden Grove to Truckee?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,450 for a studio, $2,470 to $3,680 for a one-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,140 for a two-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,820 for a three-bedroom and $9,070 to $13,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Truckee from Garden Grove?

About 477 road miles (404 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 55 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Garden Grove and Truckee are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Garden Grove to Truckee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,120 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,130. 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 Garden Grove–Truckee corridor.