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

Movers from Truckee to Ithaca

About 2,675 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,530–$14,180, delivery in 7–14 days, 6 carriers on the Truckee side and 98 in Ithaca.

2,675 miroad distance
46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,530–$14,1802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Truckee, California
To: Ithaca, New York
Road distance: ≈ 2,675 miles (2,267 straight-line)
Drive time: 46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 98 (36 interstate)

Reverse: Ithaca → Truckee

Moving from Truckee to Ithaca is a cross-country move of roughly 2,675 road miles, heading east from California to New York.

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 $9,530 to $14,180 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 46 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 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.

Truckee has a population of about 17,000 and Ithaca about 32,000. Ithaca is the denser city (5,958 people per square mile versus 517 in Truckee), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Truckee to Ithaca

Full-service estimate for 2,675 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,810	$4,650	$5,670
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,720	$6,970	$8,510
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,530	$11,620	$14,180
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,250	$18,600	$22,690
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$20,970	$25,570	$31,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,650–$5,150

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

Portable container

$3,410–$5,010

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

Full-service mover

$9,530–$14,180

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

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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 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 Truckee to Ithaca?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,810 to $5,670 for a studio, $5,720 to $8,510 for a one-bedroom, $9,530 to $14,180 for a two-bedroom, $15,250 to $22,690 for a three-bedroom and $20,970 to $31,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ithaca from Truckee?

About 2,675 road miles (2,267 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 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 Truckee to Ithaca?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,650 to $5,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,410 to $5,010. 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–Ithaca corridor.