Interstate Movers in Sacramento
Leaving California? We're registered with FMCSA to cross state lines — USDOT 3810402 — and the crew that loads your home is on our payroll, trained and background-checked.
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The questions that only matter on an interstate move
Across town, the worst case is a long day. Across state lines, the things that go wrong are different: a quote that changes once the truck is loaded, a delivery window that stretches from days into weeks, and no clear answer about who is actually carrying your things. Ask any mover those three questions before you sign. We’d rather answer them now than have you find out later.
Not sure how many hours your move will take, or whether your building's rules will slow the day down? Send us the two addresses and roughly what's moving, and we'll tell you straight — no site visit, no sales call.
Why people trust us with an interstate move
Owned by the movers who show up
The crew on your job is on our payroll — trained, certified and background-checked — never labour hired that morning. Nobody earns commission for upselling you, because nobody here is selling. We’ve completed over 5,000 moves since 2020.
Licensed to cross state lines
Interstate moving is federally regulated, and plenty of outfits advertising it aren’t authorised to do it. We are: USDOT 3810402 with FMCSA, MTR0192675 with the California Bureau of Household Goods and Services, licensed, insured and bonded, carrying up to $1,000,000 in general liability cover.
What an interstate move costs, and why
Three things set the price: how much is coming with you, how far it’s going, and how hard the access is at each end. A third-floor walk-up in Sacramento and a narrow street in Phoenix cost more time than the miles between them.
Timing is the fourth. A fixed delivery date costs more than a flexible window — if your dates can move, say so and we’ll price it that way.
You get the number online, from what you tell us. If something changes, you hear it before the work continues, not in a revised invoice after your things are two states away.
Get an interstate quote
Two addresses, a rough inventory, and the date you need to be in. You’ll have a price without a site visit or a sales call.
Where we move people
Out of California. Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Colorado — and further east when the job calls for it.
Homes and offices. Same crew, same standard, whether it’s a one-bedroom or a small company relocating its staff.
Partial and single-item. One room, one office, or one piece too heavy or too valuable to put in a rental truck.
Every job is done by our own employees — trained, certified and background-checked. We’re licensed, insured and bonded: MTR0192675 with the California Bureau of Household Goods and Services, USDOT 3810402 with FMCSA, with up to $1,000,000 in general liability cover.
Related services
Staying inside California? Long-distance moving is the page you want. If delivery and move-in don’t fall on the same day, storage holds everything in between. Interstate jobs are the ones where packing quality decides what arrives intact, so consider professional packing. For a piano, see piano moving; for high-value pieces that need crating and a slower pair of hands, white-glove service.
Further reading
Questions to ask interstate movers · A guide to moving across the country · Door-to-door interstate moving timeline · Why you want a licensed carrier, not a broker · Interstate moving insurance explained
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FAQ
How much does a move cost in Sacramento?
Rates start at $149/hour for two movers and a 16ft truck, $179/hour for three movers and a 26ft truck, $225/hour for four, and $265/hour for five. Add a one-time $99 flat rate for truck and gas, whatever truck size you need. You price the job yourself online — pick your crew, date and addresses and the quote comes back in minutes. No in-home visit, no sales call.
What’s included in the hourly rate?
Labour, a clean fully-equipped truck, and every tool the crew needs — hand trucks, dollies and straps. Furniture disassembly and reassembly. Loading and unloading. Secure wrapping in moving pads, with unlimited stretch wrap and tape. Floor, wall and door-frame protection. TV unmounting and custom packing. Free use of wardrobe boxes. Packing and unpacking service. Removal of packing materials when we’re done. Basic cargo protection for your household goods. Taxes and transaction fees. Stairs and long carries are included as well.
What isn’t included in the hourly rate?
Six things, all of them listed up front: the $99 flat rate for truck and gas; packing supplies such as boxes, paper and bubble wrap; a $200 handling fee for any single item over 250 lbs (piano, gun safe, pool table, treadmill, massage chair); double drive time when your two addresses are more than 10 miles apart; overnight storage; and custom crating or speciality handling for antiques and delicate pieces.
Do you charge extra for stairs or a long carry?
No. Stairs and long carries are part of the hourly rate — there is no stair fee, no elevator fee and no long-carry fee. A third-floor walk-up takes longer than a ground-floor unit, so the clock runs longer, but nothing is added on top of it.
Why is drive time billed at double?
Double drive time is standard for California household goods moves: the travel between your pickup and your delivery is billed at twice the hourly rate, because it also covers getting the truck back. Smoove only applies it when the two addresses are more than 10 miles apart. Closer than that, you aren’t charged for it at all.
Do I need an in-home estimate to get a price?
No. You can price the whole job online in a few minutes. If you’d rather show us what you have, we’ll walk through it with you over video, or come out in person. All three are free, and none of them commit you to booking.
How many movers do I need?
As a rough guide: two movers and a 16ft truck for a room or one-bedroom; three movers and a 26ft truck for a studio or two-bedroom; four for a house or three-bedroom; five for an office or commercial move. A bigger crew costs more per hour but finishes sooner, so the totals are closer than the rates suggest. If you’re between two sizes, size up — a second trip costs more than the extra mover.
How far in advance should I book?
Four to six weeks gives you the widest choice of dates, and it matters most at month-end and over summer weekends, when the calendar fills first. Short notice is still workable — book online and you’ll see live availability rather than waiting for someone to call you back.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Smoove holds MTR0192675 with the California Bureau of Household Goods and Services and USDOT 3810402 with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and carries up to $1,000,000 in general liability cover. Basic cargo protection for your household goods is included in every move. Both licence numbers are public records — look them up before you book, with us or anyone else.
Who actually shows up on move day?
Our own employees. Every mover is background-checked, trained and certified before they work a job — we don’t hire labour that morning and send it to your house. Smoove is owned by movers, which is why the crew standard is the part we’re strictest about.
What areas do you serve?
The Sacramento region and the Bay Area — more than 70 cities, from Auburn and Elk Grove through to San Jose and Walnut Creek. We also handle long-distance and interstate moves originating in either region.
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