Duluth, MN

Vacaville, CA → Duluth, MN · Cross-country move

Movers from Vacaville to Duluth

About 1,904 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,410–$11,030, delivery in 5–10 days, 96 carriers on the Vacaville side and 57 in Duluth.

  • 1,904 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,410–$11,0302-bedroom estimate
Photo: Tony Webster from San Francisco, California · CC BY-SA 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,904 miles (1,614 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
96 (32 interstate)
Movers at destination
57 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Duluth → Vacaville

The route from Vacaville, CA to Duluth, MN covers roughly 1,904 miles by road, a northeast-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 $7,410 to $11,030 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

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 57 around Duluth (26 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 Duluth.

Vacaville has a population of about 103,850 and Duluth about 86,000. Vacaville is considerably denser (3,424 people per square mile versus 1,210), 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 Minnesota 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 Duluth

Full-service estimate for 1,904 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,960 $3,620 $4,410
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,450 $5,420 $6,620
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,410 $9,040 $11,030
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,860 $14,460 $17,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,300 $19,880 $24,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,710–$3,820

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

Portable container

$2,720–$4,000

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

Full-service mover

$7,410–$11,030

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 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 Duluth (destination)

Halvor Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
75250
MC
146133
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
687 trucks, 688 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Miner'S Enterprises A Division Of Miner'S Incorporated

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
268169
MC
147177
Based in
Hermantown, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Sinex Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2322412
MC
792780
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Wherley Moving Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778756
MC
648837
Based in
Duluth, MN 55811 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

A-1 Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1129233
MC
479810
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Fdl Star

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4177839
MC
1608016
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Bachand Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2250384
MC
767610
Based in
Superior, WI 54880 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Skibo Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4252537
MC
1651054
Based in
Hermantown, MN 55810 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 57 movers in Duluth

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,960 to $4,410 for a studio, $4,450 to $6,620 for a one-bedroom, $7,410 to $11,030 for a two-bedroom, $11,860 to $17,640 for a three-bedroom and $16,300 to $24,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Duluth from Vacaville?

About 1,904 road miles (1,614 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Minnesota 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 Duluth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,710 to $3,820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,720 to $4,000. 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–Duluth corridor.