Yuma, AZ

Sacramento, CA → Yuma, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Sacramento to Yuma

About 675 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,330–$6,440, delivery in 2–5 days, 747 carriers on the Sacramento side and 66 in Yuma.

  • 675 miroad distance
  • 12 h 20 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,330–$6,4402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 675 miles (572 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 20 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
747 (421 interstate)
Movers at destination
66 (57 interstate)

Reverse: Yuma → Sacramento

The route from Sacramento, CA to Yuma, AZ covers roughly 675 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,330 to $6,440 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 12 h 20 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 66 around Yuma (57 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 Yuma.

Sacramento has a population of about 536,449 and Yuma about 105,227. Sacramento is considerably denser (5,324 people per square mile versus 792), 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 Arizona 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 Yuma

Full-service estimate for 675 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,730 $2,110 $2,580
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,600 $3,170 $3,870
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,330 $5,280 $6,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,930 $8,450 $10,310
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,530 $11,620 $14,180

Rental truck (DIY)

$990–$1,400

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

Portable container

$1,620–$2,390

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

Full-service mover

$4,330–$6,440

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Yuma (destination)

Chilo'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1154460
MC
464398
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

1989

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
463252
MC
247899
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Beltran Brothers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1122039
MC
459887
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Frank'S Service And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
574368
MC
280572
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Casa Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
603725
MC
290794
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Lugo Loads Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2072924
MC
724364
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Robles Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1076520
MC
469457
Based in
San Luis, AZ 85349 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Optimus Products LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2629740
MC
915039
Based in
Somerton, AZ 85350 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 66 movers in Yuma

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sacramento to Yuma?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,730 to $2,580 for a studio, $2,600 to $3,870 for a one-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,440 for a two-bedroom, $6,930 to $10,310 for a three-bedroom and $9,530 to $14,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Yuma from Sacramento?

About 675 road miles (572 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 20 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 Arizona 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 Yuma?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $990 to $1,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,390. 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–Yuma corridor.