Stockton, CA

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

Movers from Santa Rosa to Stockton

About 97 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,840–$2,740, delivery in 1–2 days, 88 carriers on the Santa Rosa side and 394 in Stockton.

  • 97 miroad distance
  • 2 h 22 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,840–$2,7402-bedroom estimate
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 97 miles (82 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 22 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
88 (23 interstate)
Movers at destination
394 (222 interstate)

Reverse: Stockton → Santa Rosa

Moving from Santa Rosa to Stockton is a short-haul move of roughly 97 road miles, heading southeast 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 22 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,840 and $2,740, before packing or storage.

On the Santa Rosa side there are 88 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 394 around Stockton (222 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 Stockton.

Santa Rosa has a population of about 179,437 and Stockton about 324,597. The two cities have comparable density (4,191 and 5,158 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Santa Rosa to Stockton

Full-service estimate for 97 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $1,060 $1,290 $1,580
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $1,190 $1,460 $1,780
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,840 $2,250 $2,740
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,740 $3,350 $4,080
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,960 $4,830 $5,900

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

$1,840–$2,740

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 Santa Rosa (origin)

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

Near Stockton (destination)

Dhaliwal Brothers Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2305079
MC
840320
Based in
Stockton, CA 95205 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 98 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
637981
MC
299293
Based in
Stockton, CA 95206 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
97 trucks, 132 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Rjr Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629200
MC
363697
Based in
Lathrop, CA 95330 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Sun Freight Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1775667
MC
647920
Based in
Lathrop, CA 95330 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Judge Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1977170
MC
699164
Based in
Lodi, CA 95240 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
35 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Mmm Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1752707
MC
641421
Based in
Stockton, CA 95207 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Cti

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1606160
MC
593968
Based in
Stockton, CA 95215 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

O

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1253764
MC
488761
Based in
Stockton, CA 95205 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 394 movers in Stockton

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,060 to $1,580 for a studio, $1,190 to $1,780 for a one-bedroom, $1,840 to $2,740 for a two-bedroom, $2,740 to $4,080 for a three-bedroom and $3,960 to $5,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Stockton from Santa Rosa?

About 97 road miles (82 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 22 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 Santa Rosa and Stockton 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 Santa Rosa to Stockton?

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 Santa Rosa–Stockton corridor.