Ashland, OR

Vacaville, CA → Ashland, OR · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Vacaville to Ashland

About 316 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,170–$4,710, delivery in 1–3 days, 96 carriers on the Vacaville side and 5 in Ashland.

  • 316 miroad distance
  • 6 h 9 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,170–$4,7102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 316 miles (268 straight-line)
Drive time
6 h 9 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
96 (32 interstate)
Movers at destination
5 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Ashland → Vacaville

The route from Vacaville, CA to Ashland, OR covers roughly 316 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $3,170 to $4,710 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 6 h 9 min.

On the Vacaville side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 of them authorized for interstate work), and 5 around Ashland (1 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 Ashland.

Vacaville has a population of about 103,850 and Ashland about 21,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,424 and 3,219 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Oregon 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 Vacaville to Ashland

Full-service estimate for 316 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,430 $1,750 $2,130
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,900 $2,320 $2,830
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,170 $3,860 $4,710
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,070 $6,180 $7,540
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,970 $8,500 $10,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$470–$670

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

Portable container

$1,300–$1,910

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

Full-service mover

$3,170–$4,710

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 Vacaville (origin)

R Deep Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2265911
MC
775642
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Cassil Freight And Warehousing

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
405048
MC
121842
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Metropolitan Van & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
222569
MC
138536
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

K & B Logistic INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1195990
MC
476562
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Brooklyn Moving INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3120644
MC
87764
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Gm Towing & Automotive

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2919432
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Dti

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2473260
MC
855329
Based in
Dixon, CA 95620 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Freight Straight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3442474
MC
1128355
Based in
Dixon, CA 95620 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 96 movers in Vacaville

Near Ashland (destination)

Earth Stewards LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2186546
Based in
Talent, OR 97540 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Junior Mover

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2205624
Based in
Ashland, OR 97520 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Peoples Warehouse INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
26826
MC
32168
Based in
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jamayca'S Holdings LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1840557
MC
667062
Based in
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

J&c Hauling Limited Liability Company

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3482383
MC
1143370
Based in
Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 5 movers in Ashland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Vacaville to Ashland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,130 for a studio, $1,900 to $2,830 for a one-bedroom, $3,170 to $4,710 for a two-bedroom, $5,070 to $7,540 for a three-bedroom and $6,970 to $10,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ashland from Vacaville?

About 316 road miles (268 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 9 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 Oregon 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 Vacaville to Ashland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $470 to $670 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,300 to $1,910. 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 Vacaville–Ashland corridor.