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Modesto, CA → Lincoln, NE · Cross-country move

Movers from Modesto to Lincoln

About 1,553 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,540–$9,730, delivery in 5–10 days, 392 carriers on the Modesto side and 160 in Lincoln.

  • 1,553 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,540–$9,7302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,553 miles (1,316 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
392 (205 interstate)
Movers at destination
160 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Lincoln → Modesto

Moving from Modesto to Lincoln is a cross-country move of roughly 1,553 road miles, heading east from California to Nebraska.

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 $6,540 to $9,730 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Modesto side there are 392 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (205 of them authorized for interstate work), and 160 around Lincoln (83 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 Lincoln.

Modesto has a population of about 219,652 and Lincoln about 301,522. Modesto is considerably denser (5,081 people per square mile versus 2,979), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Nebraska than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Modesto to Lincoln

Full-service estimate for 1,553 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,620 $3,190 $3,890
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,920 $4,790 $5,840
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,540 $7,980 $9,730
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,470 $12,760 $15,570
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,390 $17,550 $21,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,200–$3,100

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

Portable container

$2,410–$3,540

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

Full-service mover

$6,540–$9,730

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Modesto (origin)

Bivio Transport And Logistics Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2611556
MC
22572
Based in
Ceres, CA 95307 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (209) 272-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shekinah Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3280009
MC
1036884
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (209) 616-3266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transbay Xpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1357829
MC
520713
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (209) 410-4077 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road King Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2581361
MC
903865
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (916) 275-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Modesto A1 Glass Company INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4521889
Based in
Modesto, CA 95350 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (209) 522-1172 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cobb Refrigerated Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
145920
MC
147824
Based in
Modesto, CA 95351 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (209) 576-0327 Route Verify on FMCSA

Khodi Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2141804
MC
745315
Based in
Turlock, CA 95382 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (209) 648-2278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dino Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2896438
MC
973484
Based in
Keyes, CA 95328 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (916) 541-2371 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 392 movers in Modesto

Near Lincoln (destination)

Sysco Lincoln Transportation Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
53284
MC
205330
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
145 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (402) 423-1031 Route Verify on FMCSA

Advantage Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2357168
MC
807511
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68510 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (402) 488-7825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wolfroute LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4525610
MC
1793728
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (531) 364-5424 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drakkar INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
437714
MC
245972
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68502 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (402) 474-9502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbj Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3041184
MC
72905
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68516 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (402) 266-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lincoln Trucking Lightning Division INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1823932
MC
661796
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68521 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (402) 477-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abe Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2106202
MC
734567
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68523 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (402) 890-3424 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&m Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2953699
MC
600
Based in
Lincoln, NE 68516 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (402) 328-8384 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 160 movers in Lincoln

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Modesto to Lincoln?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,620 to $3,890 for a studio, $3,920 to $5,840 for a one-bedroom, $6,540 to $9,730 for a two-bedroom, $10,470 to $15,570 for a three-bedroom and $14,390 to $21,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lincoln from Modesto?

About 1,553 road miles (1,316 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California into Nebraska 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 Modesto to Lincoln?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,200 to $3,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,410 to $3,540. 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 Modesto–Lincoln corridor.