Marietta, GA → Sacramento, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,440 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,190–$12,190, delivery in 7–14 days, 801 carriers on the Marietta side and 747 in Sacramento.
The route from Marietta, GA to Sacramento, CA covers roughly 2,440 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $8,190 to $12,190 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 42 hours (5 driving days).
On the Marietta side there are 801 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (372 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.
Marietta has a population of about 62,000 and Sacramento about 536,449. Sacramento is the denser city (5,324 people per square mile versus 2,594 in Marietta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,280 | $4,000 | $4,880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,920 | $5,990 | $7,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,190 | $9,990 | $12,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,110 | $15,980 | $19,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,020 | $21,980 | $26,810 |
$3,410–$4,810
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,200–$4,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,190–$12,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,280 to $4,880 for a studio, $4,920 to $7,310 for a one-bedroom, $8,190 to $12,190 for a two-bedroom, $13,110 to $19,500 for a three-bedroom and $18,020 to $26,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,440 road miles (2,068 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 42 hours (5 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Georgia 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,410 to $4,810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,200 to $4,700. 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.
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 Marietta–Sacramento corridor.