Tracy, CA → Ithaca, NY · Cross-country move

Movers from Tracy to Ithaca

About 2,797 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,770–$14,530, delivery in 7–14 days, 248 carriers on the Tracy side and 98 in Ithaca.

2,797 miroad distance
48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,770–$14,5302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Tracy, California
To: Ithaca, New York
Road distance: ≈ 2,797 miles (2,370 straight-line)
Drive time: 48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 248 (137 interstate)
Movers at destination: 98 (36 interstate)

Reverse: Ithaca → Tracy

Ithaca sits about 2,797 miles east of Tracy, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to New York 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 $9,770 to $14,530 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 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 98 around Ithaca (36 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 Ithaca.

Tracy has a population of about 101,901 and Ithaca about 32,000. Ithaca is the denser city (5,958 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 Ithaca

Full-service estimate for 2,797 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,910	$4,770	$5,810
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,860	$7,150	$8,720
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,770	$11,910	$14,530
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,630	$19,060	$23,260
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,490	$26,210	$31,980

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,920–$5,540

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

Portable container

$3,520–$5,170

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

Full-service mover

$9,770–$14,530

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

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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 Ithaca (destination)

White Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Richard G White

USDOT: 1060470
MC: 709615
Based in: Locke, NY 13092 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (315) 497-2025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shanyoma LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6628321
MC: 55699011
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (917) 213-8120 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tremblay Apiaries LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2073608
Based in: Spencer, NY 14883 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (607) 330-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hired Hands Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Student Agencies INC

USDOT: 967169
MC: 802898
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (607) 524-3150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aa Fast Track Facilities Management INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3056437
MC: 52682
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (631) 504-1213 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willys Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3379117
MC: 1093114
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (607) 272-2072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics Here And There

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Logistics Here And There LLC

USDOT: 4409262
MC: 1731889
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (551) 323-9827 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nikitin INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4424070
MC: 1739776
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (929) 381-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Ithaca

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,910 to $5,810 for a studio, $5,860 to $8,720 for a one-bedroom, $9,770 to $14,530 for a two-bedroom, $15,630 to $23,260 for a three-bedroom and $21,490 to $31,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ithaca from Tracy?

About 2,797 road miles (2,370 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 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 New York 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 Ithaca?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,920 to $5,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,520 to $5,170. 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–Ithaca corridor.