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Vacaville, CA → Sunnyvale, CA · Short-haul move

Movers from Vacaville to Sunnyvale

About 79 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,740–$2,580, delivery in 1–2 days, 96 carriers on the Vacaville side and 489 in Sunnyvale.

  • 79 miroad distance
  • 2 h 4 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,740–$2,5802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 79 miles (67 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 4 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
96 (32 interstate)
Movers at destination
489 (132 interstate)

Reverse: Sunnyvale → Vacaville

The route from Vacaville, CA to Sunnyvale, CA covers roughly 79 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 4 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,740 and $2,580, before packing or storage.

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 489 around Sunnyvale (132 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 Sunnyvale.

Vacaville has a population of about 103,850 and Sunnyvale about 156,577. Sunnyvale is the denser city (7,050 people per square mile versus 3,424 in Vacaville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Vacaville to Sunnyvale

Full-service estimate for 79 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $980 $1,200 $1,460
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $1,110 $1,360 $1,660
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,740 $2,120 $2,580
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,610 $3,180 $3,880
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,800 $4,630 $5,650

Rental truck (DIY)

$230–$330

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

Portable container

$1,090–$1,600

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

Full-service mover

$1,740–$2,580

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
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 Sunnyvale (destination)

Legacy Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2043462
MC
716505
Based in
San Jose, CA 95122 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
67 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (408) 213-6326 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crew Point Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3462710
MC
96075878
Based in
San Jose, CA 95122 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (408) 601-0416 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eloka Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3455711
MC
1126373
Based in
San Jose, CA 95125 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (408) 500-8852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 489 movers in Sunnyvale

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $980 to $1,460 for a studio, $1,110 to $1,660 for a one-bedroom, $1,740 to $2,580 for a two-bedroom, $2,610 to $3,880 for a three-bedroom and $3,800 to $5,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sunnyvale from Vacaville?

About 79 road miles (67 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 4 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

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

No. Because both Vacaville and Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,600. 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–Sunnyvale corridor.