Licensed Movers in Costa Mesa, CA
8 household-goods carriers are registered in Costa Mesa with the FMCSA, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Costa Mesa to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Costa Mesa
- 8
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 6
- of 48 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
8 licensed movers are registered in Costa Mesa and 40 more work within 30 miles; 6 of the 48 can move you out of state. 10 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $515 – $859 in our model. About 33,391 people a year move to Orange County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Costa Mesa
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Ortega's Moving & Delivery Service Inc
660 W 17Th St Ste A39, CA 92627
- USDOT
- 3768021
- MC number
- MC1665530
- Fleet
- 6 trucks · 6 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 2
77Movers
Legal name: Movers Best LLC
3001 Redhill Avenue Building 6 Suite 207, CA 92626
- USDOT
- 2930691
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2016
- 3
Garay's Moving Service
CA 92627
- USDOT
- 3147128
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2018
- 4
Fenton Moving LLC
1741 Whitter Avenue, CA 92627
- USDOT
- 3431780
- MC number
- MC1122682 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 3 drivers
- Registered since
- 2020
- 5
Southland Movers Inc
440 Fair Dr Suite 219, CA 92627
- USDOT
- 3581292
- MC number
- MC1209817 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2021
- 6
Moving Forward Delivery Services LLC
665 Park Dr Apt 18, CA 92627
- USDOT
- 4185841
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2024
- 7
Local Orange County Movers
3420 Bristol St Ste 600-D, CA 92626
- USDOT
- 4131607
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2023
- 8
Global Moving LLC
3190 Pullman St, CA 92626
- USDOT
- 3563392
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 0 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Movers within 30 miles of Costa Mesa
Nearest first, from Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Ana and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Stress Less Moving Company LLC | Dana Point, CA | 3863533 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Mission Movers | Huntington Beach, CA | 3163187 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Qshark Moving Company Inc | Newport Beach, CA | 2758929 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Student Movers | Newport Beach, CA | 2769852 | 2 drivers | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Clever Moving | Newport Beach, CA | 3390738 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Cherry's Pro Relocations Inc | Huntington Beach, CA | 4249776 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Pacific Movers LLC | Newport Beach, CA | 3802020 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Ha Moving Services | Huntington Beach, CA | 4147222 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Crafty Moving | Newport Beach, CA | 4124369 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Costa Mesa Moving Company Inc | Santa Ana, CA | 1706190 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Oc Moving Services Inc | Santa Ana, CA | 2711312 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Crystal Coast Moving Company Inc | Santa Ana, CA | 2721717 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Christopher Yiep | Santa Ana, CA | 4496527 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Charlys Moving LLC | Santa Ana, CA | 4404877 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Yen Yen Moving | Santa Ana, CA | 2940251 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Ninh Ho Moving | Santa Ana, CA | 2710389 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Bethley Moving Company LLC | Irvine, CA | 3608221 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Falcon Fast Moving | Irvine, CA | 4075260 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Footwork Moving LLC | Irvine, CA | 4173382 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Battery Moving & Storage LLC | Irvine, CA | 4104816 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Dime Moving Inc | Irvine, CA | 3772264 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Airborne Moving Company LLC | Irvine, CA | 3319168 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | High Class Moving & Delivery LLC | Irvine, CA | 4304463 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Sunny Movers and Delivery LLC | Irvine, CA | 4078031 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Noble Moving LLC | Santa Ana, CA | 3517112 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Collette Movers LLC | Huntington Beach, CA | 4298009 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Right Moving Solutions LLC | Santa Ana, CA | 4549345 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Jim's Moving LLC | Tustin, CA | 2895113 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Haus Moving | Garden Grove, CA | 3409984 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Superstar Movers | Garden Grove, CA | 2952879 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Tda Moving Services LLC | Tustin, CA | 4518056 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Wrap It and Stack It Movers | Huntington Beach, CA | 3823057 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Chau Moving Corp | Garden Grove, CA | 3550912 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | KC Moving Company LLC | Huntington Beach, CA | 3985669 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Daly Movers Inc | Garden Grove, CA | 1576687 | 11 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Tran Moving | Garden Grove, CA | 3081843 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Nhan Thanh Troung Moving | Westminster, CA | 2162191 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | T & T Moving | Westminster, CA | 3374523 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Lets Get Moving Orange County | Garden Grove, CA | 4444830 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Nguoi Viet Moving LLC | Westminster, CA | 4148036 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Costa Mesa
10 of the 48 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 43 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 3 of 38 vehicle inspections (7.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 40 driver inspections (20.0%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa Moving Company IncSanta Ana, CA · USDOT 1706190 | 11 | 0 of 10 | 1 of 11 |
| Qshark Moving Company IncNewport Beach, CA · USDOT 2758929 | 10 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Daly Movers IncGarden Grove, CA · USDOT 1576687 | 6 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 6 |
| Oc Moving Services IncSanta Ana, CA · USDOT 2711312 | 4 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Crystal Coast Moving Company IncSanta Ana, CA · USDOT 2721717 | 4 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 4 |
| Student MoversNewport Beach, CA · USDOT 2769852 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Costa Mesa
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in Costa Mesa: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Costa Mesa: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $44–$56 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $515 – $859.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $251 – $411 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $339 – $635 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $515 – $859 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $867 – $1,587 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,483 – $2,315 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,835 – $2,763 |
Hourly rates are scaled to California: hand movers there earn a median $21.50 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $44–$56 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Costa Mesa: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 38 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,844 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,844 | $12,798 – $17,064 | $14,718 – $19,624 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 38 | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,027 | $9,122 – $12,162 | $10,490 – $13,986 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,422 | $6,399 – $8,532 | $7,359 – $9,812 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,573 | $7,079 – $9,438 | $8,140 – $10,854 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,665 | $11,993 – $15,990 | $13,791 – $18,388 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,699 | $12,146 – $16,194 | $13,967 – $18,623 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,776 | $12,492 – $16,656 | $14,366 – $19,154 |
Long-distance movers in Costa Mesa
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Costa Mesa hold it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Costa Mesa.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | Student Movers | Newport Beach, CA | 2769852 | 2 drivers | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Ha Moving Services | Huntington Beach, CA | 4147222 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Costa Mesa Moving Company Inc | Santa Ana, CA | 1706190 | 9 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Crystal Coast Moving Company Inc | Santa Ana, CA | 2721717 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Right Moving Solutions LLC | Santa Ana, CA | 4549345 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Lets Get Moving Orange County | Garden Grove, CA | 4444830 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
Once the truck crosses the state line, federal rules apply: a written estimate after a survey, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, a choice of valuation, and a delivery window on the bill of lading. Binding vs non-binding estimates, valuation and who regulates movers cover each rule. Every long-distance mover in California is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Orange County
Costa Mesa sits in Orange County, CA, home to about 3,138,061 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 33,391 (±2,209) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 25,722 (±1,962) from abroad and about 78,114 (±3,960) from elsewhere in California. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 55,439 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Costa Mesa | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 23,839 ±1,290 | ≈ 85 mi to Lancaster | $515 – $859 |
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 18,321 ±1,804 | ≈ 52 mi to Moreno Valley | $515 – $859 |
| San Diego County, CAChula Vista moving costs | 8,261 ±1,298 | ≈ 103 mi to Chula Vista | $464 – $618 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 7,799 ±1,869 | ≈ 47 mi to Fontana | $515 – $859 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 5,179 ±1,141 | ≈ 408 mi to Chandler | $1,836 – $2,448 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Los Angeles County, CA (about 38,761), Riverside County, CA (about 9,536) and San Diego County, CA (about 6,978). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Arizona (about 8,335), Texas (about 8,249) and Washington (about 3,781); the largest flows in come from Texas (about 3,398), Washington (about 2,380) and New York (about 2,041).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Costa Mesa mover
Open the carrier's USDOT number on the federal record and check the name matches the company quoting you, get the estimate in writing after a survey, and pay little or nothing up front. The red flags and broker vs carrier explain why each check matters.
More in California
1,592 listed household-goods carriers are based in California; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Costa Mesa: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Costa Mesa, CA?
8 household-goods carriers are registered in Costa Mesa itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Ana and nearby). All 48 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Costa Mesa?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $44–$56 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $515 – $859 and a three-bedroom home at $867 – $1,587. A long-distance move from Costa Mesa to Dallas, TX (about 1,422 miles) is $6,399 – $8,532 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Costa Mesa?
By reported fleet, Daly Movers Inc in Garden Grove, CA, with 11 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1576687). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
How many long-distance movers are there in Costa Mesa, CA?
0 carriers registered in Costa Mesa hold interstate operating authority, and 6 more within 30 miles do. That authority is what a move across a state line requires; the long-distance section of this page lists them.
Do Costa Mesa movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside California is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever California requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 6 of the 48 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Costa Mesa passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 10 of the 48 movers listed here were inspected, 43 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 3 of 38 vehicle inspections (7.9%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Orange County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 33,391 (±2,209) a year from other states, about 25,722 (±1,962) from abroad and about 78,114 (±3,960) from elsewhere in California. The largest single flow out goes to Los Angeles County (about 23,839 a year).
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows; costs from the published model. Nobody pays for placement.