($1,649+) Chesapeake, VA to Sacramento, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Sacramento, CA

For the 2,890-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Sacramento, California, full-service movers cost between $2,473 and $12,081. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $340 - $2,264 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Chesapeake generally start around $290 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,473 - $6,468
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,247 - $8,447
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,459 - $12,081

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 Chesapeake to Sacramento.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Sacramento, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Sacramento, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to Sacramento, CA

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Sacramento, California, cost between $2,025 and $7,657. 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 Chesapeake typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,025 - $3,826
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,573 - $5,440
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,626 - $7,657

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $85 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $170 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $792 in Chesapeake, VA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Sacramento, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake to Sacramento?

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 Chesapeake, VA to Sacramento, CA

A rental truck for this 2,890-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Sacramento, California, costs between $1,649 and $4,631. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,041 - $1,190
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chesapeake to Sacramento based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,649 - $3,233
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,715 - $3,965
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,237 - $4,631

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Chesapeake, Virginia, usually costs about $792 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,890-mile drive falls between $1,041 and $1,190, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $57 and $340 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake to Sacramento?

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 Chesapeake, VA to Sacramento, CA

For larger DIY moves from Chesapeake, Virginia, 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 Sacramento, California.

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 $2,187 and $4,307.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,915 - $3,766
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,187 - $4,307
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,049 - $6,126

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $85 - $170 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, typically costs $792.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Sacramento?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA vs Sacramento, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Sacramento, side by side with Chesapeake 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.