Lane · STEP · Oct 2026
Reno, NV to Sacramento, CA step deck rate
$989step deck
+3.3% from last month
- Per mile
- $7.61
- Distance
- 130 mi
- Typical range
- $831–$1,147
- Transit
- 1 day
Step deck · estimated all-in cost per load · monthly
Reno to Sacramento price history
- 3 months
- +8.7%
- 1 year
- +18.7%
- 5 years
- +24.9%
Cost breakdown
- Linehaul
- $858
- Fuel
- $131
- All-in estimate
- $989
Return trip
Sacramento → Reno$1,874This direction runs 47% below the return trip. Leaving NV prices below the national average and arriving in CA prices below it.
Reno to Sacramento by truck type
| Truck type | Relative cost | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53' dry van | $694 | $5.34 | |
| 53' refrigerated | $830 | $6.39 | |
| 48' flatbed | $897 | $6.90 | |
| Step deck | $989 | $7.61 | |
| Power only | $578 | $4.45 | |
| Hotshot | $435 | $3.35 | |
| 26' box truck | $439 | $3.38 | |
| Sprinter van | $277 | $2.13 |
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The index is an estimate. For a price you can act on, ask connected freight providers for a live 53' dry van rate, or send the load details and get quoted for any truck type.
More lanes from Reno
| To | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,676 | $3.42 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,752 | $3.80 |
| Chicago, IL | $5,182 | $2.61 |
| Houston, TX | $5,039 | $2.78 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,550 | $3.62 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $9,032 | $3.26 |
| San Antonio, TX | $4,636 | $2.82 |
| San Diego, CA | $2,019 | $3.50 |
More lanes into Sacramento
| From | Estimate | Per mile |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $9,385 | $3.18 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,783 | $6.59 |
| Chicago, IL | $8,377 | $3.98 |
| Houston, TX | $5,951 | $3.15 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,304 | $3.11 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $8,180 | $2.83 |
| San Antonio, TX | $5,468 | $3.19 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,276 | $5.96 |
About this lane
How much does it cost to ship a truckload from Reno, NV to Sacramento, CA?
A Step deck from Reno, NV to Sacramento, CA is estimated at $989 all-in in October 2026, or $7.61 a mile over about 130 mi. Quotes typically land between $831 and $1,147.
How far is Reno, NV from Sacramento, CA by truck?
About 130 mi by road, estimated from the straight-line distance. A solo driver covers it in roughly 1 day of transit.
How much of the price is fuel?
About $131 of the $989 estimate is fuel at the current national diesel price; the remaining $858 is linehaul.
Is it cheaper to ship from Sacramento, CA to Reno, NV?
The reverse direction is estimated at $1,874, which makes Reno, NV to Sacramento, CA 47% cheaper. Direction matters because trucks are scarcer leaving some markets than others.
Figures are estimates for a standard full load. Get a firm quote for this lane →