Syracuse, NY → Modesto, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,789 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,750–$14,510, delivery in 7–14 days, 195 carriers on the Syracuse side and 392 in Modesto.
Modesto sits about 2,789 miles west of Syracuse, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to California that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $9,750 to $14,510 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 48 hours (6 driving days).
On the Syracuse side there are 195 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 of them authorized for interstate work), and 392 around Modesto (205 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 Modesto.
Syracuse has a population of about 144,896 and Modesto about 219,652. The two cities have comparable density (5,921 and 5,081 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,900 | $4,760 | $5,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,850 | $7,140 | $8,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,750 | $11,890 | $14,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,610 | $19,030 | $23,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $21,460 | $26,170 | $31,930 |
$3,920–$5,530
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,510–$5,160
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,750–$14,510
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,900 to $5,800 for a studio, $5,850 to $8,710 for a one-bedroom, $9,750 to $14,510 for a two-bedroom, $15,610 to $23,220 for a three-bedroom and $21,460 to $31,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,789 road miles (2,363 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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.
Yes. Crossing from New York into California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,920 to $5,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,510 to $5,160. 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.
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 Syracuse–Modesto corridor.