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Truckee, CA → Santa Cruz, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Truckee to Santa Cruz

About 227 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,000–$4,460, delivery in 1–2 days, 6 carriers on the Truckee side and 27 in Santa Cruz.

  • 227 miroad distance
  • 4 h 37 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $3,000–$4,4602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 227 miles (192 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 37 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
6 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
27 (6 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Cruz → Truckee

Santa Cruz sits about 227 miles southwest of Truckee, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $3,000 to $4,460 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 37 min.

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 27 around Santa Cruz (6 interstate). For an in-state 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 Santa Cruz.

Truckee has a population of about 17,000 and Santa Cruz about 62,000. Santa Cruz is the denser city (4,942 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 Santa Cruz

Full-service estimate for 227 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,800 $2,190 $2,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,000 $3,650 $4,460
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,800 $5,850 $7,130
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,590 $8,040 $9,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$380–$540

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

Portable container

$1,220–$1,800

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

Full-service mover

$3,000–$4,460

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 Santa Cruz (destination)

Lambert And Son Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bill Lambert

USDOT
3528657
MC
1220611
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 777-4265 Route Verify on FMCSA

Edward W Grace

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1559365
MC
643222
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (831) 465-6865 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denise Hoselton Living Tr

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4197804
MC
1618833
Based in
Brookdale, CA 95007 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (831) 704-6804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delivertron

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Delivertron LLC

USDOT
3592367
Based in
Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (831) 293-4823 Route Verify on FMCSA

Locatelli Moving And Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1891836
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (831) 425-7775 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coast Paper & Supply

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2666577
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 423-3350 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rational Moving INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3393511
MC
1565780
Based in
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 425-1448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Load

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Robert D Joseph

USDOT
2773290
Based in
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (831) 419-5395 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 27 movers in Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Truckee to Santa Cruz?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,800 to $2,680 for a one-bedroom, $3,000 to $4,460 for a two-bedroom, $4,800 to $7,130 for a three-bedroom and $6,590 to $9,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Cruz from Truckee?

About 227 road miles (192 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 37 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Truckee and Santa Cruz are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Truckee to Santa Cruz?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $380 to $540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,800. 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–Santa Cruz corridor.