South Lake Tahoe, CA → Roseville, CA · Short-haul move

Movers from South Lake Tahoe to Roseville

About 86 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,780–$2,640, delivery in 1–2 days, 11 carriers on the South Lake Tahoe side and 721 in Roseville.

86 miroad distance
2 h 11 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,780–$2,6402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: South Lake Tahoe, California
To: Roseville, California
Road distance: ≈ 86 miles (73 straight-line)
Drive time: 2 h 11 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 11 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination: 721 (423 interstate)

Reverse: Roseville → South Lake Tahoe

The route from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Roseville, CA covers roughly 86 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 11 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,780 and $2,640, before packing or storage.

On the South Lake Tahoe side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (7 of them authorized for interstate work), and 721 around Roseville (423 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 Roseville.

South Lake Tahoe has a population of about 21,000 and Roseville about 167,302. Roseville is the denser city (3,351 people per square mile versus 2,119 in South Lake Tahoe), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from South Lake Tahoe to Roseville

Full-service estimate for 86 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$1,010	$1,230	$1,510
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$1,150	$1,400	$1,700
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,780	$2,170	$2,640
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,660	$3,240	$3,960
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,860	$4,710	$5,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$240–$340

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

Portable container

$1,100–$1,610

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

Full-service mover

$1,780–$2,640

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near South Lake Tahoe (origin)

Mv Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mvt Express

USDOT: 2507468
MC: 869399
Based in: South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (530) 318-5981 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lfod Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3940458
MC: 1463269
Based in: Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (775) 799-3268 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clayton Witte

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 9020658
Based in: South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (540) 292-4356 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rouse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4412017
MC: 1733322
Based in: Gardnerville, NV 89460 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (775) 364-4513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wilson Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Wilson Trucking Operations INC

USDOT: 1835654
MC: 665466
Based in: Gardnerville, NV 89460 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (775) 265-2230 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carson Valley Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Barry Elwood Jones

USDOT: 384361
MC: 228843
Based in: Gardnerville, NV 89410 (25 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (775) 782-7070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Manuel Jimenez Jr DBA South Lake Tahoe Towing

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2678760
MC: 115986
Based in: Gardnerville, NV 89410 (25 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (530) 523-3352 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Way Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Ricky Richardson

USDOT: 3122663
MC: 105518
Based in: Somerset, CA 95684 (38 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (530) 622-0803 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Near Roseville (destination)

Svb Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2148443
MC: 769666
Based in: Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (5 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 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (916) 265-0762 Route Verify on FMCSA

Divine Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1134917
MC: 461462
Based in: Rocklin, CA 95765 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 99 trucks, 164 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (916) 781-7200 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 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 95 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (530) 510-0452 Route Verify on FMCSA

Registan INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3872360
MC: 1418146
Based in: Antelope, CA 95843 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (916) 620-5051 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kingdom Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1793303
MC: 652796
Based in: Rocklin, CA 95765 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 66 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (916) 520-0707 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Tran Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3076183
MC: 64026
Based in: Roseville, CA 95747 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (916) 345-3455 Route Verify on FMCSA

All The Way Transport Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2792231
MC: 931554
Based in: Antelope, CA 95843 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 57 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (916) 837-7626 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 721 movers in Roseville

Tips for this move

Confirm whether travel time between South Lake Tahoe and Roseville is billed one way or round trip.
A single-day move is realistic here; schedule loading in the morning so the crew arrives in Roseville with daylight to spare.
Check California intrastate mover rules; many states require a state permit in addition to a USDOT number.
Group fragile items and tell the crew which boxes go in the cab or on top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from South Lake Tahoe to Roseville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,010 to $1,510 for a studio, $1,150 to $1,700 for a one-bedroom, $1,780 to $2,640 for a two-bedroom, $2,660 to $3,960 for a three-bedroom and $3,860 to $5,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Roseville from South Lake Tahoe?

About 86 road miles (73 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 11 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 South Lake Tahoe and Roseville 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 South Lake Tahoe to Roseville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $240 to $340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 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 South Lake Tahoe–Roseville corridor.