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Ukiah, CA → Elko, NV · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Ukiah to Elko

About 485 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,830–$5,690, delivery in 1–3 days, 15 carriers on the Ukiah side and 4 in Elko.

  • 485 miroad distance
  • 9 h 4 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,830–$5,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 485 miles (411 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 4 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
15 (3 interstate)
Movers at destination
4 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Elko → Ukiah

Moving from Ukiah to Elko is a regional long-distance move of roughly 485 road miles, heading east from California to Nevada.

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 $3,830 to $5,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 4 min.

On the Ukiah side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 of them authorized for interstate work), and 4 around Elko (4 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 Elko.

Ukiah has a population of about 17,000 and Elko about 21,000. Ukiah is considerably denser (3,484 people per square mile versus 1,152), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Nevada than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Nevada levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Ukiah to Elko

Full-service estimate for 485 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,530 $1,870 $2,280
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,300 $2,800 $3,420
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,830 $4,670 $5,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,120 $7,470 $9,110
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,420 $10,270 $12,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$800–$1,130

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

Portable container

$1,450–$2,140

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

Full-service mover

$3,830–$5,690

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 Ukiah (origin)

Gentle Hands Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Alfred W Lee

USDOT
1827764
MC
850930
Based in
Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (707) 937-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hiatt And Hiatt

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Hiatt Logging INC

USDOT
2603700
Based in
Boonville, CA 95415 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (707) 895-3661 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Organics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3221898
Based in
Redwood Vly, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (707) 485-7947 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kleon Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4479802
MC
1769150
Based in
Ukiah, CA 95482 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (707) 671-5989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pbs Transport LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4324101
Based in
Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (707) 367-3276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Norcal Lastmile LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3299864
MC
1047841
Based in
Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (33 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
34 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (817) 291-5049 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alder Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jayson I Berger

USDOT
2808819
MC
942674
Based in
Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (33 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (707) 964-7917 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gold Coast Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4271838
MC
1659135
Based in
Clearlake, CA 95422 (32 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (925) 844-3247 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 15 movers in Ukiah

Near Elko (destination)

Naranjoherrera LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7891195
MC
81751123
Based in
Elko, NV 89801 (23 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (775) 421-7064 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brothers Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4240187
MC
1641943
Based in
Spring Creek, NV 89815 (21 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (669) 282-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dlmovers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dobbs Legacy LLC

USDOT
4302230
MC
1681964
Based in
Spring Creek, NV 89815 (21 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (775) 293-1543 Route Verify on FMCSA

Romnick Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4471389
MC
1764767
Based in
Elko, NV 89801 (23 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (775) 622-6232 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 4 movers in Elko

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ukiah to Elko?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,530 to $2,280 for a studio, $2,300 to $3,420 for a one-bedroom, $3,830 to $5,690 for a two-bedroom, $6,120 to $9,110 for a three-bedroom and $8,420 to $12,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Elko from Ukiah?

About 485 road miles (411 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 4 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Nevada 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 Ukiah to Elko?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $800 to $1,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,140. 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 Ukiah–Elko corridor.