Santa Rosa, CA

Sacramento, CA → Santa Rosa, CA · Short-haul move

Movers from Sacramento to Santa Rosa

About 80 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,740–$2,590, delivery in 1–2 days, 747 carriers on the Sacramento side and 88 in Santa Rosa.

  • 80 miroad distance
  • 2 h 5 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,740–$2,5902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 80 miles (67 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 5 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
747 (421 interstate)
Movers at destination
88 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Rosa → Sacramento

The route from Sacramento, CA to Santa Rosa, CA covers roughly 80 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

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 5 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,740 and $2,590, before packing or storage.

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 88 around Santa Rosa (23 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 Santa Rosa.

Sacramento has a population of about 536,449 and Santa Rosa about 179,437. The two cities have comparable density (5,324 and 4,191 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Sacramento to Santa Rosa

Full-service estimate for 80 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $990 $1,200 $1,470
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $1,120 $1,360 $1,660
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,740 $2,120 $2,590
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,620 $3,190 $3,890
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,810 $4,650 $5,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$230–$330

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

Portable container

$1,090–$1,610

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

Full-service mover

$1,740–$2,590

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

Kmp Transport

Licensed interstate
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

Joe'S Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

Grocery Outlet

Licensed interstate
USDOT
700726
MC
1528623
Based in
Sacramento, CA 95826 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

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

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

All 747 movers in Sacramento

Near Santa Rosa (destination)

Atech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1047145
MC
437810
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
178 trucks, 229 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Ss Skikos INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2503797
MC
867907
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
99 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Atech Warehousing & Distribution INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
572472
MC
278982
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Fresh Start Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4466174
MC
1762013
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

California Non Stop Towing Reliance Towing

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3029605
Based in
Petaluma, CA 94952 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Celis Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2594954
MC
921948
Based in
Petaluma, CA 94952 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Careful Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1803378
MC
679758
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Redwood Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3654349
MC
1260854
Based in
Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 88 movers in Santa Rosa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sacramento to Santa Rosa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $990 to $1,470 for a studio, $1,120 to $1,660 for a one-bedroom, $1,740 to $2,590 for a two-bedroom, $2,620 to $3,890 for a three-bedroom and $3,810 to $5,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Rosa from Sacramento?

About 80 road miles (67 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 5 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 Sacramento and Santa Rosa 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 Sacramento to Santa Rosa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,610. 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–Santa Rosa corridor.