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Jefferson City, MO

Truckee, CA → Jefferson City, MO · Cross-country move

Movers from Truckee to Jefferson City

About 1,770 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,890–$10,250, delivery in 5–10 days, 6 carriers on the Truckee side and 43 in Jefferson City.

  • 1,770 miroad distance
  • 31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,890–$10,2502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,770 miles (1,500 straight-line)
Drive time
31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
43 (29 interstate)

Reverse: Jefferson City → Truckee

Jefferson City sits about 1,770 miles east of Truckee, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Missouri 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 $6,890 to $10,250 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 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 43 around Jefferson City (29 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 Jefferson City.

Truckee has a population of about 17,000 and Jefferson City about 43,000. Jefferson City is the denser city (1,199 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 Missouri 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 Jefferson City

Full-service estimate for 1,770 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,750 $3,360 $4,100
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,130 $5,040 $6,150
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,890 $8,400 $10,250
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,020 $13,440 $16,390
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,150 $18,480 $22,540

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,420–$3,410

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

Portable container

$2,600–$3,820

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

Full-service mover

$6,890–$10,250

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 Jefferson City (destination)

Fry Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3965327
MC
1480083
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (785) 260-9002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dl Carriers LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3924101
MC
1452405
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (573) 606-4650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amerigo Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mallory Van And Storage INC

USDOT
164554
MC
142946
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (573) 636-7890 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red Hawk Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4126548
MC
1579295
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65101 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (319) 520-5021 Route Verify on FMCSA

Western Light Services

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8829073
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3,002 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (573) 462-2669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kenya'S LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3407965
MC
1098109
Based in
Jefferson Cty, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (573) 691-2435 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jc Logistics

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3571030
MC
1202909
Based in
Holts Summit, MO 65043 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (573) 694-4409 Route Verify on FMCSA

Midwest Moving And Delivery LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4501713
Based in
Jefferson City, MO 65109 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (573) 230-1299 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Jefferson City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Truckee to Jefferson City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,750 to $4,100 for a studio, $4,130 to $6,150 for a one-bedroom, $6,890 to $10,250 for a two-bedroom, $11,020 to $16,390 for a three-bedroom and $15,150 to $22,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jefferson City from Truckee?

About 1,770 road miles (1,500 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Missouri 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 Jefferson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,420 to $3,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,600 to $3,820. 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–Jefferson City corridor.