Ithaca, NY → Sacramento, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Ithaca to Sacramento

About 2,773 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,720–$14,470, delivery in 7–14 days, 98 carriers on the Ithaca side and 747 in Sacramento.

2,773 miroad distance
48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,720–$14,4702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Ithaca, New York
To: Sacramento, California
Road distance: ≈ 2,773 miles (2,350 straight-line)
Drive time: 48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 98 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination: 747 (421 interstate)

Reverse: Sacramento → Ithaca

Sacramento sits about 2,773 miles west of Ithaca, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to California 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 $9,720 to $14,470 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 48 hours (6 driving days).

On the Ithaca side there are 98 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 of them authorized for interstate work), and 747 around Sacramento (421 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 Sacramento.

Ithaca has a population of about 32,000 and Sacramento about 536,449. The two cities have comparable density (5,958 and 5,324 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Ithaca to Sacramento

Full-service estimate for 2,773 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,890	$4,740	$5,790
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,830	$7,110	$8,680
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,720	$11,860	$14,470
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,560	$18,970	$23,140
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,390	$26,080	$31,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,900–$5,500

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

Portable container

$3,490–$5,140

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

Full-service mover

$9,720–$14,470

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Ithaca (origin)

White Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Richard G White

USDOT: 1060470
MC: 709615
Based in: Locke, NY 13092 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (315) 497-2025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shanyoma LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6628321
MC: 55699011
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (917) 213-8120 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tremblay Apiaries LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2073608
Based in: Spencer, NY 14883 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (607) 330-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hired Hands Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Student Agencies INC

USDOT: 967169
MC: 802898
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (607) 524-3150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aa Fast Track Facilities Management INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3056437
MC: 52682
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (631) 504-1213 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willys Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3379117
MC: 1093114
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (607) 272-2072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics Here And There

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Logistics Here And There LLC

USDOT: 4409262
MC: 1731889
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (551) 323-9827 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nikitin INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4424070
MC: 1739776
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (929) 381-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Ithaca

Near Sacramento (destination)

Svb Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2148443
MC: 769666
Based in: Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 115 trucks, 119 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (916) 735-5760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kmp Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kmp Transport INC

USDOT: 2780515
MC: 925803
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95834 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (916) 265-0762 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joe'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Joe'S Logistics INC

USDOT: 1380891
MC: 526609
Based in: Rio Linda, CA 95673 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 95 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (530) 510-0452 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skylink Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2147715
MC: 799201
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95827 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (916) 668-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Registan INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3872360
MC: 1418146
Based in: Antelope, CA 95843 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (916) 620-5051 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grocery Outlet

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Grocery Outlet INC

USDOT: 700726
MC: 1528623
Based in: Sacramento, CA 95826 (5 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 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (916) 363-3115 Route Verify on FMCSA

All The Way Transport Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2792231
MC: 931554
Based in: Antelope, CA 95843 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (916) 837-7626 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ithaca to Sacramento?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,890 to $5,790 for a studio, $5,830 to $8,680 for a one-bedroom, $9,720 to $14,470 for a two-bedroom, $15,560 to $23,140 for a three-bedroom and $21,390 to $31,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sacramento from Ithaca?

About 2,773 road miles (2,350 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 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 New York 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 Ithaca to Sacramento?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,900 to $5,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,490 to $5,140. 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 Ithaca–Sacramento corridor.