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Tracy, CA → Boston, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Tracy to Boston

About 3,122 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,320–$15,350, delivery in 7–14 days, 248 carriers on the Tracy side and 918 in Boston.

  • 3,122 miroad distance
  • 54 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,320–$15,3502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,122 miles (2,646 straight-line)
Drive time
54 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
248 (137 interstate)
Movers at destination
918 (554 interstate)

Reverse: Boston → Tracy

The route from Tracy, CA to Boston, MA covers roughly 3,122 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $10,320 to $15,350 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 54 hours (7 driving days).

On the Tracy side there are 248 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (137 of them authorized for interstate work), and 918 around Boston (554 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 Boston.

Tracy has a population of about 101,901 and Boston about 672,973. Boston is the denser city (13,989 people per square mile versus 3,591 in Tracy), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Tracy to Boston

Full-service estimate for 3,122 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,130 $5,030 $6,140
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,190 $7,550 $9,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,320 $12,580 $15,350
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,510 $20,130 $24,560
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,700 $27,680 $33,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,260–$6,010

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

Portable container

$3,810–$5,600

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

Full-service mover

$10,320–$15,350

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 Tracy (origin)

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
637981
MC
299293
Based in
Stockton, CA 95206 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
97 trucks, 132 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (209) 983-2454 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nationwide Carrier INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2533650
MC
880750
Based in
Tracy, CA 95377 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (510) 366-8335 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shekinah Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3280009
MC
1036884
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (209) 616-3266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rjr Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rjr Transportation INC

USDOT
629200
MC
363697
Based in
Lathrop, CA 95330 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (209) 858-1124 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sun Freight Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1775667
MC
647920
Based in
Lathrop, CA 95330 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (209) 607-3300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transbay Xpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1357829
MC
520713
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (209) 410-4077 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abt Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2028302
MC
713583
Based in
Tracy, CA 95377 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (209) 836-9463 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road King Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2581361
MC
903865
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (916) 275-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 248 movers in Tracy

Near Boston (destination)

Iron Mountain Information Management Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
338113
MC
830455
Based in
Boston, MA 02110 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,404 trucks, 2,716 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (339) 235-0375 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gentle Giant Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC

USDOT
373544
MC
218762
Based in
Winchester, MA 01890 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 253 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (617) 661-3333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Olympia Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Spike INC

USDOT
597632
MC
288585
Based in
Watertown, MA 02472 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
70 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (617) 926-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Usaco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Usart Company INC

USDOT
387213
MC
158735
Based in
Randolph, MA 02368 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (781) 986-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crimson Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3461366
MC
1129943
Based in
Cambridge, MA 02141 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (201) 899-1365 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & W Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9354
MC
277023
Based in
Lexington, MA 02420 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (617) 930-9902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stairhopper Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1696867
MC
623045
Based in
Everett, MA 02149 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (857) 928-0876 Route Verify on FMCSA

Family Delivery Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3456438
MC
1132315
Based in
Revere, MA 02151 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (617) 767-3561 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 918 movers in Boston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tracy to Boston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,130 to $6,140 for a studio, $6,190 to $9,210 for a one-bedroom, $10,320 to $15,350 for a two-bedroom, $16,510 to $24,560 for a three-bedroom and $22,700 to $33,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Boston from Tracy?

About 3,122 road miles (2,646 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Massachusetts 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 Tracy to Boston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,260 to $6,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,810 to $5,600. 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 Tracy–Boston corridor.