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Truckee, CA → Allentown, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from Truckee to Allentown

About 2,765 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,840–$13,160, delivery in 7–14 days, 6 carriers on the Truckee side and 424 in Allentown.

  • 2,765 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,840–$13,1602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,765 miles (2,344 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
424 (296 interstate)

Reverse: Allentown → Truckee

Allentown sits about 2,765 miles east of Truckee, 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 $8,840 to $13,160 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 Truckee side there are 6 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 424 around Allentown (296 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 Allentown.

Truckee has a population of about 17,000 and Allentown about 126,044. Allentown is the denser city (7,150 people per square mile versus 517 in Truckee), 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 Truckee to Allentown

Full-service estimate for 2,765 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,540 $4,310 $5,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,310 $6,470 $7,890
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,840 $10,780 $13,160
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,150 $17,250 $21,050
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,450 $23,720 $28,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,890–$5,490

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

Portable container

$3,490–$5,130

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

Full-service mover

$8,840–$13,160

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 Truckee (origin)

Goodrich Excavation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Daniel B Goodrich

USDOT
1057014
MC
45408
Based in
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (530) 546-1079 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truckee Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2361860
MC
823243
Based in
Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (530) 563-6572 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stewarts Marine

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gralex Capital LLC

USDOT
4359550
MC
1705734
Based in
Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (530) 582-8776 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tahoe Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401592
MC
1094995
Based in
Truckee, CA 96161 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (530) 536-3888 Route Verify on FMCSA

3d Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: David Duane Dunham

USDOT
1194333
MC
205408
Based in
Nevada City, CA 95959 (36 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (530) 263-5464 Route Verify on FMCSA

Priority Hauling

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3193373
Based in
Nevada City, CA 95959 (36 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (530) 955-5047 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 6 movers in Truckee

Near Allentown (destination)

Mti INC Pa

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC

USDOT
268139
MC
147923
Based in
Allentown, PA 18104 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (484) 866-4250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ds Transport Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1610595
MC
595553
Based in
Breinigsville, PA 18031 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (610) 395-4625 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highway Freight Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1444559
MC
545976
Based in
Easton, PA 18042 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (610) 865-1133 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leonard Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1171254
MC
469678
Based in
Easton, PA 18042 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (732) 248-5300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jmrapp LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1245148
MC
479105
Based in
Breinigsville, PA 18031 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (610) 398-7071 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fast Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3322506
MC
1066356
Based in
Allentown, PA 18103 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (217) 217-1703 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ghg Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2053518
MC
719083
Based in
Allentown, PA 18106 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (484) 223-4502 Route Verify on FMCSA

Insulation Company Of America LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
256276
MC
366606
Based in
Allentown, PA 18103 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (610) 791-4200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 424 movers in Allentown

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Truckee to Allentown?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,540 to $5,260 for a studio, $5,310 to $7,890 for a one-bedroom, $8,840 to $13,160 for a two-bedroom, $14,150 to $21,050 for a three-bedroom and $19,450 to $28,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Allentown from Truckee?

About 2,765 road miles (2,344 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 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 Truckee to Allentown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,890 to $5,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,490 to $5,130. 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 Truckee–Allentown corridor.