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

Movers from Truckee to Montgomery

About 2,299 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,660–$11,390, delivery in 7–14 days, 6 carriers on the Truckee side and 172 in Montgomery.

  • 2,299 miroad distance
  • 40 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,660–$11,3902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,299 miles (1,948 straight-line)
Drive time
40 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
172 (94 interstate)

Reverse: Montgomery → Truckee

Montgomery sits about 2,299 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 $7,660 to $11,390 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 40 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 172 around Montgomery (94 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 Montgomery.

Truckee has a population of about 17,000 and Montgomery about 195,300. Montgomery is the denser city (1,255 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 Montgomery

Full-service estimate for 2,299 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,060 $3,740 $4,560
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,600 $5,600 $6,840
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,660 $9,340 $11,390
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,250 $14,940 $18,230
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,850 $20,550 $25,070

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,260–$4,610

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

Portable container

$3,070–$4,520

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

Full-service mover

$7,660–$11,390

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 Montgomery (destination)

Servpro Of Montgomery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bowen Operations INC

USDOT
1547293
MC
1782606
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (334) 320-5538 Route Verify on FMCSA

K And B Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2074918
MC
724880
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36110 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (334) 239-8698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slt Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1459725
MC
551427
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (334) 452-6194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coosada Freight Lines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285931
MC
1039730
Based in
Prattville, AL 36066 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (678) 630-1935 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carroll Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1232137
MC
487744
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (334) 322-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & Lh Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3860706
MC
1410244
Based in
Wetumpka, AL 36093 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (334) 313-3238 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ccs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2125239
MC
812350
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (334) 300-7014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hi-Rolla Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Garrett L Davie

USDOT
1188260
MC
474230
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (334) 207-3554 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 172 movers in Montgomery

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,060 to $4,560 for a studio, $4,600 to $6,840 for a one-bedroom, $7,660 to $11,390 for a two-bedroom, $12,250 to $18,230 for a three-bedroom and $16,850 to $25,070 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Montgomery from Truckee?

About 2,299 road miles (1,948 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 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 Montgomery?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,260 to $4,610 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,070 to $4,520. 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–Montgomery corridor.