Sugar Land, TX

Ukiah, CA → Sugar Land, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Ukiah to Sugar Land

About 2,003 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,420–$11,040, delivery in 5–10 days, 15 carriers on the Ukiah side and 1,180 in Sugar Land.

  • 2,003 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,420–$11,0402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,003 miles (1,697 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
15 (3 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,180 (498 interstate)

Reverse: Sugar Land → Ukiah

The route from Ukiah, CA to Sugar Land, TX covers roughly 2,003 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $7,420 to $11,040 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

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 1,180 around Sugar Land (498 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 Sugar Land.

Ukiah has a population of about 17,000 and Sugar Land about 107,726. The two cities have comparable density (3,484 and 2,741 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Ukiah to Sugar Land

Full-service estimate for 2,003 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,970 $3,620 $4,420
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,450 $5,430 $6,630
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,420 $9,050 $11,040
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,880 $14,480 $17,670
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,330 $19,910 $24,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,810–$3,960

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

Portable container

$2,810–$4,130

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

Full-service mover

$7,420–$11,040

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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
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

Hiatt And Hiatt

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2603700
Based in
Boonville, CA 95415 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

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

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

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

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

Alder Moving Services

Licensed interstate
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

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

All 15 movers in Ukiah

Near Sugar Land (destination)

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544062
MC
10575
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

3 Men Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1914113
MC
685878
Based in
Houston, TX 77074 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Roadrunner Dedicated Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2443733
MC
843742
Based in
Houston, TX 77035 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
69 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Sunshine Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3061153
MC
55323
Based in
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Jd Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2399905
MC
822597
Based in
Fresno, TX 77545 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Lrb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1736170
MC
635958
Based in
Houston, TX 77085 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Featherlite Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2820143
MC
940290
Based in
Richmond, TX 77407 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Hepta Run INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1168426
MC
469196
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 1,180 movers in Sugar Land

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ukiah to Sugar Land?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,970 to $4,420 for a studio, $4,450 to $6,630 for a one-bedroom, $7,420 to $11,040 for a two-bedroom, $11,880 to $17,670 for a three-bedroom and $16,330 to $24,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sugar Land from Ukiah?

About 2,003 road miles (1,697 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 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 Texas 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 Sugar Land?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,810 to $3,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,810 to $4,130. 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–Sugar Land corridor.