($1,784+) Sacramento, CA to Providence, RI Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 3,005-mile relocation from Sacramento, California, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $1,494 and $14,427. 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 $359 - $2,396, 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 Providence:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,494 - $6,857
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,322 - $9,040
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,472 - $14,427

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 Providence.

Specialty moving services from Sacramento, CA to Providence, RI

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Sacramento movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Providence, 97% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Sacramento, CA to Providence, RI

Moving containers from Sacramento, California, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $2,101 and $8,051. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Sacramento typically runs around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,101 - $4,266
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,754 - $5,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,654 - $8,051

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $90 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $180 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Providence, RI, 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 $839 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 Providence?

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 Providence, RI

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 3,005 miles from Sacramento, California, to Providence, Rhode Island, running $1,732 - $4,816. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,145 - $1,309
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Providence based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,732 - $3,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,800 - $4,041
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,277 - $4,816

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Sacramento, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $839.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,145 - $1,309 for the 3,005-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 $72 and $389, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $180 per night for hotel stops on the 3,005-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $359 - $539.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA to Providence, RI

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 Providence, Rhode Island.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,137 and $4,434.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,853 - $3,875
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,137 - $4,434
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,893 - $6,125

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 $839.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $90 - $180 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 Providence?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Button Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Button Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Sacramento, 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 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.