Truckee, CA → Jacksonville, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Truckee to Jacksonville

About 2,660 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,730–$12,990, delivery in 7–14 days, 6 carriers on the Truckee side and 745 in Jacksonville.

2,660 miroad distance
46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$8,730–$12,9902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Truckee, California
To: Jacksonville, Florida
Road distance: ≈ 2,660 miles (2,254 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: 745 (398 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Truckee

Moving from Truckee to Jacksonville is a cross-country move of roughly 2,660 road miles, heading east from California to Florida.

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 $8,730 to $12,990 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 745 around Jacksonville (398 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 Jacksonville.

Truckee has a population of about 17,000 and Jacksonville about 1 million. Jacksonville is the denser city (1,271 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 Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Truckee to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 2,660 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,490	$4,260	$5,200
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,240	$6,390	$7,800
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$8,730	$10,650	$12,990
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$13,970	$17,040	$20,790
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$19,210	$23,430	$28,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,630–$5,130

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

Portable container

$3,390–$4,990

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

Full-service mover

$8,730–$12,990

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 Jacksonville (destination)

Customized Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Customized Trucking Services INC

USDOT: 1938017
MC: 691357
Based in: Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 244 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (904) 726-4340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suddath Workplace Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Suddath Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT: 3527089
MC: 1172814
Based in: Jacksonville, FL 32207 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 193 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (904) 390-7100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aqua Gulf Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Spectrum Logistics INC

USDOT: 860442
MC: 335087
Based in: Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 121 trucks, 121 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (800) 745-1225 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Coast Imdl Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Customized Logistics Services INC

USDOT: 304746
MC: 177875
Based in: Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (904) 726-4340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fr8 Solutions INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2407155
MC: 828211
Based in: Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (904) 337-0389 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rms Trans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1872248
MC: 676209
Based in: Jacksonville, FL 32205 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 46 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (866) 237-9004 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yk Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2087173
MC: 728376
Based in: Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (904) 374-6517 Route Verify on FMCSA

1st Coast Cargo INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 794760
MC: 551868
Based in: Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (904) 328-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 745 movers in Jacksonville

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Jacksonville accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,490 to $5,200 for a studio, $5,240 to $7,800 for a one-bedroom, $8,730 to $12,990 for a two-bedroom, $13,970 to $20,790 for a three-bedroom and $19,210 to $28,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Truckee?

About 2,660 road miles (2,254 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 Florida 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 Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,630 to $5,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,390 to $4,990. 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–Jacksonville corridor.