Vacaville, CA → Lancaster, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Vacaville to Lancaster

About 389 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,730–$5,550, delivery in 1–3 days, 96 carriers on the Vacaville side and 105 in Lancaster.

389 miroad distance
7 h 24 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$3,730–$5,5502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Vacaville, California
To: Lancaster, California
Road distance: ≈ 389 miles (329 straight-line)
Drive time: 7 h 24 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 96 (32 interstate)
Movers at destination: 105 (57 interstate)

Reverse: Lancaster → Vacaville

The route from Vacaville, CA to Lancaster, CA covers roughly 389 miles by road, a southeast-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 $3,730 to $5,550 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 7 h 24 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 105 around Lancaster (57 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 Lancaster.

Vacaville has a population of about 103,850 and Lancaster about 170,084. Vacaville is considerably denser (3,424 people per square mile versus 1,840), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Vacaville to Lancaster

Full-service estimate for 389 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,540	$1,880	$2,290
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,240	$2,730	$3,330
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,730	$4,550	$5,550
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,960	$7,270	$8,870
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,200	$10,000	$12,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$550–$780

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

Portable container

$1,370–$2,010

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

Full-service mover

$3,730–$5,550

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

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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

Call (707) 718-0778 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cassil Freight And Warehousing

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cassil Freight INC

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

Call (707) 437-7350 Route Verify on FMCSA

Metropolitan Van & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Metropolitan Van & Storage INC

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

Call (707) 745-1150 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (707) 224-3657 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (888) 889-6872 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gm Towing & Automotive

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Gm Towing And Automotive INC

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

Call (707) 437-2989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dti

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dhaliwal Trucking INC

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

Call (707) 249-4992 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (916) 917-3359 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 96 movers in Vacaville

Near Lancaster (destination)

Warvet LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4438298
MC: 1747298
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93536 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (254) 493-7509 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4384395
MC: 1719247
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (661) 389-2068 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Av Supplies Distributors INC

USDOT: 4216491
MC: 1639401
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (661) 952-7887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Investment Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3148907
MC: 103731
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (323) 855-2664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jabes Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The King Modular Systems Installation INC

USDOT: 2951860
MC: 1555690
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (323) 318-0716 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & E Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3473111
MC: 1137379
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93536 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (323) 481-9394 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geo4road INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3975931
MC: 1487146
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (267) 228-9856 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leo'S Trucking & Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 9348380
MC: 68741251
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (661) 802-2895 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 105 movers in Lancaster

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,240 to $3,330 for a one-bedroom, $3,730 to $5,550 for a two-bedroom, $5,960 to $8,870 for a three-bedroom and $8,200 to $12,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lancaster from Vacaville?

About 389 road miles (329 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 24 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.

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

No. Because both Vacaville and Lancaster 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 Vacaville to Lancaster?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $550 to $780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,010. 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–Lancaster corridor.