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Truckee, CA → Huntsville, AL · Cross-country move

Movers from Truckee to Huntsville

About 2,202 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,490–$11,150, delivery in 7–14 days, 6 carriers on the Truckee side and 204 in Huntsville.

  • 2,202 miroad distance
  • 38 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,490–$11,1502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,202 miles (1,866 straight-line)
Drive time
38 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
204 (104 interstate)

Reverse: Huntsville → Truckee

Huntsville sits about 2,202 miles east of Truckee, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Alabama 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 $7,490 to $11,150 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 38 hours (5 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 204 around Huntsville (104 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 Huntsville.

Truckee has a population of about 17,000 and Huntsville about 233,627. Huntsville is the denser city (986 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 Alabama 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 Huntsville

Full-service estimate for 2,202 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,000 $3,660 $4,460
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,500 $5,480 $6,690
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,490 $9,140 $11,150
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,990 $14,620 $17,840
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,490 $20,110 $24,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,010–$4,250

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

Portable container

$2,990–$4,390

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

Full-service mover

$7,490–$11,150

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 Huntsville (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kemper Moving Systems INC

USDOT
930909
MC
401062
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35802 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (256) 885-2515 Route Verify on FMCSA

This Side Up Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1874024
MC
717350
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35806 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (256) 653-7612 Route Verify on FMCSA

Steve Cagle Trucking Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
274079
MC
190361
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (256) 881-0098 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lambert Relocation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2459680
MC
849703
Based in
Madison, AL 35756 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (256) 428-7470 Route Verify on FMCSA

Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gbpb LLC

USDOT
3381623
MC
1375777
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (256) 755-4836 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wright Transportation And Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1193208
MC
475921
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35824 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (256) 541-9353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jts Auto Recovery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Lapp

USDOT
1549350
MC
977534
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35816 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (256) 539-0017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolt Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bolt Movers LLC

USDOT
2959051
MC
75856
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (334) 521-2092 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 204 movers in Huntsville

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,000 to $4,460 for a studio, $4,500 to $6,690 for a one-bedroom, $7,490 to $11,150 for a two-bedroom, $11,990 to $17,840 for a three-bedroom and $16,490 to $24,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Huntsville from Truckee?

About 2,202 road miles (1,866 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 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 Alabama 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 Huntsville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,010 to $4,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,990 to $4,390. 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–Huntsville corridor.