Sacramento, CA → Salt Lake City, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

About 625 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,190–$6,240, delivery in 2–5 days, 747 carriers on the Sacramento side and 531 in Salt Lake City.

625 miroad distance
11 h 29 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,190–$6,2402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sacramento, California
To: Salt Lake City, Utah
Road distance: ≈ 625 miles (529 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 29 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 747 (421 interstate)
Movers at destination: 531 (306 interstate)

Reverse: Salt Lake City → Sacramento

The route from Sacramento, CA to Salt Lake City, UT covers roughly 625 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,190 to $6,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 11 h 29 min.

On the Sacramento side there are 747 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (421 of them authorized for interstate work), and 531 around Salt Lake City (306 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 Salt Lake City.

Sacramento has a population of about 536,449 and Salt Lake City about 218,428. Sacramento is considerably denser (5,324 people per square mile versus 1,811), 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 Utah 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 Sacramento to Salt Lake City

Full-service estimate for 625 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,680	$2,040	$2,490
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,510	$3,070	$3,740
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,190	$5,110	$6,240
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,710	$8,180	$9,980
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,220	$11,240	$13,720

Rental truck (DIY)

$940–$1,330

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

Portable container

$1,580–$2,320

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

Full-service mover

$4,190–$6,240

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 Sacramento (origin)

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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Near Salt Lake City (destination)

Cr England

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cr England INC

USDOT: 28406
MC: 124679
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84120 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3,807 trucks, 4,338 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (801) 972-2712 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deseret Transportation

Interstate carrier

Legal name: The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

USDOT: 240026
MC: 1768668
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 248 trucks, 430 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (801) 240-6348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nicholas & Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1122
MC: 298841
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 148 trucks, 205 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (801) 531-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Redbone Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1489050
MC: 560561
Based in: North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 125 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (801) 936-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Godfrey Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 264719
MC: 128761
Based in: West Valley City, UT 84128 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (801) 972-0660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xmile INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2105569
MC: 734376
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 100 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Xpress

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Inland Xpress LLC

USDOT: 3547550
MC: 1186875
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 85 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (801) 679-4299 Route Verify on FMCSA

Superior Service Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1758533
MC: 643099
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 77 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (801) 462-2535 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 531 movers in Salt Lake City

Tips for this move

Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,490 for a studio, $2,510 to $3,740 for a one-bedroom, $4,190 to $6,240 for a two-bedroom, $6,710 to $9,980 for a three-bedroom and $9,220 to $13,720 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Salt Lake City from Sacramento?

About 625 road miles (529 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 29 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Utah 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 Sacramento to Salt Lake City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $940 to $1,330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,320. 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 Sacramento–Salt Lake City corridor.