Modesto, CA → Napa, CA · Short-haul move

Movers from Modesto to Napa

About 99 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,860–$2,760, delivery in 1–2 days, 392 carriers on the Modesto side and 56 in Napa.

99 miroad distance
2 h 24 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,860–$2,7602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Modesto, California
To: Napa, California
Road distance: ≈ 99 miles (84 straight-line)
Drive time: 2 h 24 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 392 (205 interstate)
Movers at destination: 56 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Napa → Modesto

Moving from Modesto to Napa is a short-haul move of roughly 99 road miles, heading northwest within California.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 24 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,860 and $2,760, before packing or storage.

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 56 around Napa (17 interstate). For an in-state 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 Napa.

Modesto has a population of about 219,652 and Napa about 79,000. The two cities have comparable density (5,081 and 4,391 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Modesto to Napa

Full-service estimate for 99 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$1,070	$1,310	$1,590
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$1,200	$1,470	$1,790
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,860	$2,260	$2,760
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,760	$3,360	$4,100
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,980	$4,860	$5,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$250–$350

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

Portable container

$1,110–$1,630

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

Full-service mover

$1,860–$2,760

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

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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 Napa (destination)

Integrity Moving Solutions INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2714327
MC: 1009950
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (510) 368-4441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wrights Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3008441
MC: 179527
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (707) 236-7438 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2885573
MC: 1415680
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (925) 446-9131 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gst Trans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3922400
MC: 1661415
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (707) 386-7446 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fleetlink Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6004005
MC: 59139783
Based in: Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (707) 227-3375 Route Verify on FMCSA

S2 Systems INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2363572
MC: 810236
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94589 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (707) 853-4266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dunamis Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dunamis Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 2846671
MC: 996658
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (707) 655-0517 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Roads In INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3325654
MC: 1058950
Based in: Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 56 movers in Napa

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,070 to $1,590 for a studio, $1,200 to $1,790 for a one-bedroom, $1,860 to $2,760 for a two-bedroom, $2,760 to $4,100 for a three-bedroom and $3,980 to $5,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Napa from Modesto?

About 99 road miles (84 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 24 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Modesto and Napa are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Modesto to Napa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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–Napa corridor.