($1,605+) Roseville, CA to Providence, RI Movers

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The cost to move from Roseville, CA to Providence, RI ranges from $1,438 to $13,354, with an average cost of $4,850. Moves can be as low as $1,605 if you're wanting to DIY it.

This move covers about 2,988 miles and usually takes 7 to 21 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.

Compare moving options from Roseville, CA to Providence, RI

Moving options from Roseville to Providence fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service costs run $1,438 - $13,354 on this route depending on how much you're moving, with an average cost of $4,850, and movers handle all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 37% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 55% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This particular route covers 2,988 miles and typically takes 7 to 21 days depending on the service you pick.

Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 2,988-mile route from Roseville to Providence, broken down by home size:

Home size Full-service movers Moving container Rental truck Freight trailer
Studio / 1 bedroom $1,438 - $6,152 $2,051 - $3,731 $1,621 - $3,177 $1,829 - $3,531
2 - 3 bedrooms $4,040 - $8,026 $2,532 - $5,468 $1,809 - $3,895 $2,149 - $4,288
4+ bedrooms $7,601 - $13,354 $3,641 - $7,770 $2,108 - $4,783 $2,742 - $5,802

Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.

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Full-service moving costs from Roseville, CA to Providence, RI

Full-service movers for the 2,988-mile relocation from Roseville, California, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $1,438 and $13,354. 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 $381 - $2,540, 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 Roseville typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Roseville to Providence:

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,438 - $6,152
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,040 - $8,026
  • 4+ bedrooms: $7,601 - $13,354

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 Roseville to Providence.

Pro tip: Demand for full-service movers surges during peak moving season from May - September, pushing prices higher. Shifting your move to a cooler month could save you a meaningful amount on your total bill.

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Specialty moving services from Roseville, CA to Providence, RI

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Roseville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Providence, 79% of movers offer the same service.

Service When you need it Typical cost
Full packingFull crew packing79% of local movers$635 - $6,350
Storage in transitNew place not ready60% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Fuller Moving Services$254 - $1,524/mo
Shuttle feeTruck can't reach door$381 - $3,048
Full-value protectionMore than $0.60/lb coverage18% of local movers$300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value)
Small movesUnder ~2,000 lbs52% of local movers$1,270 - $3,810
Office / commercialWorkplace relocation$3,175 - $12,700
Car shippingSecond vehicle$951 - $1,807
Antiques & fine artFragile, high-value items24% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Fuller Moving Services$1,270 - $3,175
PianoAny piano type41% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: Fuller Moving Services$1,016 - $4,445
Pool tableDisassembly & re-leveling10% of local movers$381 - $1,905
Hot tubHeavy, needs disconnect10% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: Auburn Moving & Storage$826 - $2,540
Wine collectionClimate-controlled transport$381 - $19,050+
Pet relocationGround, air, or concierge$381 - $4,445+

What are the best full-service movers from Roseville to Providence?

  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.

Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national full-service movers are the more cost-efficient choice. Local movers in Roseville, CA, often charge 30% - 40% more at that distance because their operations aren't built for long-haul logistics. The exception is if you want a dedicated point-to-point truck with an average 2-day delivery, though that level of service generally increases your total cost.

Moving container costs from Roseville, CA to Providence, RI

Moving containers from Roseville, California, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $2,051 and $7,770. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Roseville costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Roseville to Providence:

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,051 - $3,731
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,532 - $5,468
  • 4+ bedrooms: $3,641 - $7,770

What other costs come with moving containers?

  • Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Roseville, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $889, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
  • Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $95 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $191 per month.
  • Access: Most major container companies serve both Roseville, CA, and Providence, RI, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
  • Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a California to Rhode Island move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.

Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $2,051. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $2,532 - $5,468.

What are the best moving containers Roseville to Providence?

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

Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Roseville to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Roseville:

  • House to Home Moving (4.8/5), 16 years in business
  • 916 Movers (4.9/5), 20 years in business
  • Two Men and a Truck Moving (4.6/5), 21 years in business

Moving truck rental costs from Roseville, CA to Providence, RI

Truck rentals from Roseville, California, to Providence, Rhode Island, range from $1,621 - $4,783 for the 2,988-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

  • Fuel for the drive: $1,207 - $1,380
  • Daily insurance: $38/day
  • Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
  • Roseville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
  • Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29
Home sizeTypical truck size
Studio / 1 bedroom10 - 12 ft
2 - 3 bedrooms15 - 17 ft
4+ bedrooms20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel)

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Roseville to Providence based on home size:

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,621 - $3,177
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,809 - $3,895
  • 4+ bedrooms: $2,108 - $4,783

Pro tip: The base rate of $1,621 - $4,783 is just the starting point for a rental truck move from Roseville to Providence. Fuel ($1,207 - $1,380), lodging at around $191/night, meals, and equipment rentals are all on top of that. Factor in roughly $600 - $1,200 more for meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging to get a realistic picture of what the move will actually cost.

What other costs come with rental trucks?

  • Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Roseville, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $889.
  • Gas: Fuel costs total $1,207 - $1,380 for the 2,988-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
  • Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $76 and $413, depending on what you need.
  • Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
  • Lodging: Budget around $191 per night for hotel stops on the 2,988-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $381 - $572.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Roseville to Providence?

  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 Roseville, CA to Providence, RI

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Roseville, California, to Providence, Rhode Island. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $2,149 and $4,288.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Roseville to Providence:

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,829 - $3,531
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,149 - $4,288
  • 4+ bedrooms: $2,742 - $5,802

Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.

What other costs come with freight trailers?

  • Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
  • More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $95 - $191 more per foot.
  • Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Roseville, California, for about five hours typically runs $889.

What are the best freight companies from Roseville to Providence?

  1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
  2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Roseville to Providence. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.

Cost of living: Roseville, CA vs Providence, RI

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

Measure Roseville, CA Providence, RI
Cost of living index139109
Average rent$2,497/mo$2,200/mo
Median home value$630,401$323,365
Average income$117,354/yr$66,772/yr
Unemployment rate5.2%8.6%
State income taxUp to 13.3%Up to 5.99%
Walkability score38/10076/100
Safety index80.11/10050.16/100
Air qualityGoodGood

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

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Our take

A move from Roseville, CA, to Providence, RI, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,438 - $13,354 on the 2,988-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $2,051 - $7,770, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,621 - $4,783. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $4,040 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Textron and United Natural Foods.

FAQs: Moving from Roseville, CA, to Providence, RI

What size moving truck do I need for this route?

Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.

How much does it cost to move from Roseville, CA to Providence, RI?

Costs on this route range from around $1,605 to $13,354, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,438 and $13,354, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.

What is the cheapest way to move from Roseville, CA to Providence, RI?

Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $1,809 - $3,895. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.

What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?

The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($1,207 - $1,380), daily insurance ($38/day), and equipment rentals ($9 - $25) on top. Overnight stops can add another $191/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.

How long does a move from Roseville, CA to Providence, RI take?

Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 7 to 21 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are often one of the faster options outside of driving yourself, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.

What percentage of Roseville movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?

About 41% of movers in Roseville handle piano moves, and 24% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.