($1,473+) Sacramento, CA to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Sacramento, CA to Winston-Salem, NC

Full-service movers for the 2,690-mile relocation from Sacramento, California, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $1,340 and $11,334. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $329 - $2,196, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Sacramento typically charge a base rate around $287 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Sacramento to Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,340 - $5,834
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,729 - $7,625
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,516 - $11,334

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Sacramento to Winston-Salem.

Specialty moving services from Sacramento, CA to Winston-Salem, NC

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Sacramento movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Winston-Salem, 60% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Sacramento to Winston-Salem?

Look for North Carolina Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in North Carolina beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Sacramento, CA to Winston-Salem, NC

Moving containers from Sacramento, California, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $1,938 and $6,728. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Sacramento typically costs about $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Sacramento to Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,938 - $3,404
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,513 - $5,039
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,397 - $6,728

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $82 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $165 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Winston-Salem, NC, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $769 in Sacramento, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Sacramento to Winston-Salem?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Sacramento, CA to Winston-Salem, NC

A rental truck for this 2,690-mile move from Sacramento, California, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, costs between $1,429 and $4,215. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $940 - $1,074
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Sacramento daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Sacramento to Winston-Salem based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,429 - $2,828
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,597 - $3,537
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,078 - $4,215

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $165 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $71 and $357 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $940 - $1,074 in fuel for the 2,690-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $769 in Sacramento, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Sacramento to Winston-Salem?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Sacramento, CA to Winston-Salem, NC

For larger DIY moves from Sacramento, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,029 and $3,951.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Sacramento to Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,694 - $3,193
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,029 - $3,951
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,665 - $5,217

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Sacramento, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $769.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $165 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Sacramento to Winston-Salem?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Sacramento, CA vs Winston-Salem, NC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Winston-Salem, side by side with Sacramento on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

For a move from Sacramento, CA, to Winston-Salem, NC, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,340 for a studio to $11,334 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,690-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,938 - $6,728. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,429 - $4,215, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,729 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Winston-Salem tend to point to no traffic and friendly people, though summertime humidity and allergy-inducing pollen come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Novant Health.