South Lake Tahoe, CA

Goodyear, AZ → South Lake Tahoe, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Goodyear to South Lake Tahoe

About 682 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,350–$6,470, delivery in 2–5 days, 201 carriers on the Goodyear side and 11 in South Lake Tahoe.

  • 682 miroad distance
  • 12 h 28 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,350–$6,4702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 682 miles (578 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 28 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
201 (97 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (7 interstate)

Reverse: South Lake Tahoe → Goodyear

The route from Goodyear, AZ to South Lake Tahoe, CA covers roughly 682 miles by road, a northwest-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 $4,350 to $6,470 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 12 h 28 min.

On the Goodyear side there are 201 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (97 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around South Lake Tahoe (7 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 South Lake Tahoe.

Goodyear has a population of about 125,359 and South Lake Tahoe about 21,000. South Lake Tahoe is the denser city (2,119 people per square mile versus 498 in Goodyear), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Arizona, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Goodyear to South Lake Tahoe

Full-service estimate for 682 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,740 $2,120 $2,590
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,610 $3,180 $3,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,350 $5,310 $6,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,960 $8,490 $10,360
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,570 $11,670 $14,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,000–$1,410

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

Portable container

$1,630–$2,400

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

Full-service mover

$4,350–$6,470

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Goodyear (origin)

Hickman'S Egg Ranch INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
495506
MC
432065
Based in
Buckeye, AZ 85326 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

45-2382609

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2587323
MC
906963
Based in
Buckeye, AZ 85326 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Englund Equipment Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
95333
MC
129510
Based in
Avondale, AZ 85323 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Impact Diversity Express Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2893224
MC
972024
Based in
Tolleson, AZ 85353 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Beltran Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1295053
MC
562724
Based in
Buckeye, AZ 85326 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Precision Heavy Haul INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
490862
MC
216287
Based in
Tolleson, AZ 85353 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Bosnic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1419534
MC
527402
Based in
Laveen, AZ 85339 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

J & J Transports INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2556837
MC
891686
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85338 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

All 201 movers in Goodyear

Near South Lake Tahoe (destination)

Mv Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2507468
MC
869399
Based in
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Lfod Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3940458
MC
1463269
Based in
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Clayton Witte

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9020658
Based in
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Rouse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4412017
MC
1733322
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89460 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Wilson Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1835654
MC
665466
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89460 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Carson Valley Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
384361
MC
228843
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89410 (25 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Manuel Jimenez Jr DBA South Lake Tahoe Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2678760
MC
115986
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89410 (25 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Best Way Movers

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3122663
MC
105518
Based in
Somerset, CA 95684 (38 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 11 movers in South Lake Tahoe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Goodyear to South Lake Tahoe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,740 to $2,590 for a studio, $2,610 to $3,880 for a one-bedroom, $4,350 to $6,470 for a two-bedroom, $6,960 to $10,360 for a three-bedroom and $9,570 to $14,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is South Lake Tahoe from Goodyear?

About 682 road miles (578 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 28 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 Arizona into California 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 Goodyear to South Lake Tahoe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,000 to $1,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,630 to $2,400. 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 Goodyear–South Lake Tahoe corridor.