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Lowell, MA → Sacramento, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Lowell to Sacramento

About 3,076 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,230–$15,220, delivery in 7–14 days, 215 carriers on the Lowell side and 747 in Sacramento.

  • 3,076 miroad distance
  • 53 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,230–$15,2202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,076 miles (2,607 straight-line)
Drive time
53 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
215 (152 interstate)
Movers at destination
747 (421 interstate)

Reverse: Sacramento → Lowell

Moving from Lowell to Sacramento is a cross-country move of roughly 3,076 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts to 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 $10,230 to $15,220 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 53 hours (6 driving days).

On the Lowell side there are 215 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (152 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.

Lowell has a population of about 119,971 and Sacramento about 536,449. Lowell is considerably denser (8,497 people per square mile versus 5,324), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Lowell to Sacramento

Full-service estimate for 3,076 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,090 $4,990 $6,090
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,140 $7,490 $9,130
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,230 $12,480 $15,220
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,370 $19,960 $24,350
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,510 $27,450 $33,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,210–$5,940

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

Portable container

$3,770–$5,540

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

Full-service mover

$10,230–$15,220

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Lowell, MA → Sacramento, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Lowell (origin)

Xquisite Logistix LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3679531
MC
1279402
Based in
Littleton, MA 01460 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
80 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (781) 777-3085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ama Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
233338
MC
162524
Based in
Billerica, MA 01821 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (978) 667-9133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Severance Trucking Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
23907
MC
98938
Based in
Dracut, MA 01826 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
54 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (978) 275-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tejada Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3454459
MC
1125607
Based in
Lawrence, MA 01843 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (347) 587-9053 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9354
MC
277023
Based in
Lexington, MA 02420 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tighe Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
55290
MC
104967
Based in
Woburn, MA 01801 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (781) 939-0925 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sterling Corporation-Office Svs Div

Licensed interstate

Legal name: J & M Installations

USDOT
592850
MC
1206423
Based in
Chelmsford, MA 01824 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (978) 322-2501 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rb Truck Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2505448
MC
869879
Based in
Methuen, MA 01844 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (508) 818-1314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 215 movers in Lowell

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

All 747 movers in Sacramento

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,090 to $6,090 for a studio, $6,140 to $9,130 for a one-bedroom, $10,230 to $15,220 for a two-bedroom, $16,370 to $24,350 for a three-bedroom and $22,510 to $33,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sacramento from Lowell?

About 3,076 road miles (2,607 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 Massachusetts 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 Lowell to Sacramento?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,210 to $5,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,770 to $5,540. 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 Lowell–Sacramento corridor.