Lancaster, PA

Tracy, CA → Lancaster, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from Tracy to Lancaster

About 2,841 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,980–$13,360, delivery in 7–14 days, 248 carriers on the Tracy side and 260 in Lancaster.

  • 2,841 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,980–$13,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,841 miles (2,408 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
248 (137 interstate)
Movers at destination
260 (171 interstate)

Reverse: Lancaster → Tracy

Lancaster sits about 2,841 miles east of Tracy, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Pennsylvania 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 $8,980 to $13,360 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 49 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 260 around Lancaster (171 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 Lancaster.

Tracy has a population of about 101,901 and Lancaster about 58,000. Lancaster is the denser city (8,031 people per square mile versus 3,591 in Tracy), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Pennsylvania than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Tracy to Lancaster

Full-service estimate for 2,841 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,590 $4,380 $5,340
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,390 $6,570 $8,010
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,980 $10,950 $13,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,360 $17,520 $21,370
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,750 $24,090 $29,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,970–$5,600

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

Portable container

$3,560–$5,230

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

Full-service mover

$8,980–$13,360

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

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

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

Rjr Transportation

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

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

All 248 movers in Tracy

Near Lancaster (destination)

Miller Dedicated Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2562869
MC
894481
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Sunrise Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
276388
MC
290856
Based in
Ephrata, PA 17522 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Falcon Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
168358
MC
145282
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Pioneer Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514795
MC
197249
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Quaker Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
619559
MC
287214
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Snavely'S Mill INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
377174
MC
302885
Based in
Lititz, PA 17543 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Clark Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2040512
MC
720073
Based in
Quarryville, PA 17566 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Shawnee Trucking Pa INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1342517
MC
515012
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

All 260 movers in Lancaster

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,590 to $5,340 for a studio, $5,390 to $8,010 for a one-bedroom, $8,980 to $13,360 for a two-bedroom, $14,360 to $21,370 for a three-bedroom and $19,750 to $29,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lancaster from Tracy?

About 2,841 road miles (2,408 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 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 Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,970 to $5,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,560 to $5,230. 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–Lancaster corridor.