Licensed Movers in Dana Point, CA
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Dana Point 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 Dana Point to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Dana Point
- 2
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 7
- of 42 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
2 licensed movers are registered in Dana Point and 40 more work within 30 miles; 7 of the 42 can move you out of state. 11 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 Dana Point
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Moving Depot
Legal name: L&N Movers Inc
33781 El Encanto Ave A, CA 92629
- USDOT
- 1154469
- MC number
- MC465523
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2003
- 2
Stress Less Moving Company LLC
34061 Street Of The Amber Lantern Apt C, CA 92626
- USDOT
- 3863533
- MC number
- MC1423366 (inactive)
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2022
Movers within 30 miles of Dana Point
Nearest first, from San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi |  | Zuni Movers | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 2498183 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 3 mi | My Movers | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 2853573 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Miles Moving & Logistics Corporation | Laguna Niguel, CA | 3394259 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Coast Valley Moving Storage Inc | San Clemente, CA | 697170 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Affordable Reliable Moving Company | Aliso Viejo, CA | 3082256 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Ben Ness and Dave Ross | Aliso Viejo, CA | 2644798 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Pacific Moving Services LLC | Ladera Ranch, CA | 3933678 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Ways Moving & Storage | Laguna Hills, CA | 350330 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Green Island Movers LLC | Laguna Beach, CA | 3413682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 10 mi | Veteran Movers LLC | Mission Viejo, CA | 3659050 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Good Guys Moving LLC | Mission Viejo, CA | 4138345 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Pearl Moving Company LLC | Mission Viejo, CA | 3731836 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Helpful Moving Inc | Mission Viejo, CA | 3525366 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Nelson Moving & Storage Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 1409195 | 13 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Terry Moving and Storage Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 649215 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Best and Pro Moving Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 3525031 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Miso Moving LLC | Lake Forest, CA | 4256482 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Edi Moving Inc | Lake Forrest, CA | 3330891 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Orange Coast Movers | Lake Forest, CA | 3025298 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Afd Movers Inc | Irvine, CA | 3306842 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Nextgen Moving | Irvine, CA | 3616784 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Take It Easy Moving LLC | Irvine, CA | 4312839 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Portflex Oc Moving & Storage LLC | Irvine, CA | 4281272 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | 24 7 Affordable Moving & Delivery Inc | Irvine, CA | 3628693 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Ministry of Moving LLC | Irvine, CA | 4483288 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Tonka Movers | Irvine, CA | 4369832 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Pana Moving LLC | Irvine, CA | 3851200 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Vroom Vroom Movers CA Inc | Irvine, CA | 4343650 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Proper Moving LLC | Irvine, CA | 3478448 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Cross State Movers | Irvine, CA | 3947781 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Safe N Fast Movers | Trabuco Canyon, CA | 3342947 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Safeway Moving LLC | Foothill Ranch, CA | 1677218 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Qshark Moving Company Inc | Newport Beach, CA | 2758929 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Clever Moving | Newport Beach, CA | 3390738 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Pacific Movers LLC | Newport Beach, CA | 3802020 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | High Class Moving & Delivery LLC | Irvine, CA | 4304463 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Crafty Moving | Newport Beach, CA | 4124369 | 0 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Flexrate Moving LLC | Irvine, CA | 4442262 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Ark Moving Co LLC | Irvine, CA | 4427710 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Witty Way Movers | Irvine, CA | 4303404 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Dana Point
11 of the 42 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 52 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 8 of 37 vehicle inspections (21.6%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 13 of 50 driver inspections (26.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qshark Moving Company IncNewport Beach, CA · USDOT 2758929 | 10 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Terry Moving and Storage IncLake Forest, CA · USDOT 649215 | 10 | 3 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
| Zuni MoversSan Juan Capistrano, CA · USDOT 2498183 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 5 of 6 |
| Green Island Movers LLCLaguna Beach, CA · USDOT 3413682 | 6 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 6 |
| Afd Movers IncIrvine, CA · USDOT 3306842 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
| Best and Pro Moving IncLake Forest, CA · USDOT 3525031 | 5 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Dana Point
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 Dana Point: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Dana Point: 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 Dana Point: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Dana Point, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 59 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,837 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,837 | $12,767 – $17,022 | $14,681 – $19,575 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 59 | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,021 | $9,095 – $12,126 | $10,459 – $13,945 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,409 | $6,341 – $8,454 | $7,292 – $9,722 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,557 | $7,007 – $9,342 | $8,057 – $10,743 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,657 | $11,957 – $15,942 | $13,750 – $18,333 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,683 | $12,074 – $16,098 | $13,885 – $18,513 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,769 | $12,461 – $16,614 | $14,330 – $19,106 |
Long-distance movers in Dana Point
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 1 carrier registered in Dana Point holds it and 6 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Dana Point.
| # | Logo | Company | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moving Depot | 1154469 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mi | | Zuni Movers | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 2498183 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Pacific Moving Services LLC | Ladera Ranch, CA | 3933678 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | All Ways Moving & Storage | Laguna Hills, CA | 350330 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Green Island Movers LLC | Laguna Beach, CA | 3413682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 12 mi | Terry Moving and Storage Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 649215 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Safeway Moving LLC | Foothill Ranch, CA | 1677218 | 3 trucks | 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
Dana Point 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 Dana Point | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 23,839 ±1,290 | ≈ 103 mi to Lancaster | $464 – $618 |
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 18,321 ±1,804 | ≈ 49 mi to Moreno Valley | $515 – $859 |
| San Diego County, CAChula Vista moving costs | 8,261 ±1,298 | ≈ 82 mi to Chula Vista | $515 – $859 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 7,799 ±1,869 | ≈ 53 mi to Fontana | $515 – $859 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 5,179 ±1,141 | ≈ 393 mi to Chandler | $1,769 – $2,358 |
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 Dana Point 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 Dana Point: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Dana Point, CA?
2 household-goods carriers are registered in Dana Point itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo and nearby). All 42 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Dana Point?
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 Dana Point to Dallas, TX (about 1,409 miles) is $6,341 – $8,454 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Dana Point?
By reported fleet, Nelson Moving & Storage Inc in Lake Forest, CA, with 13 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1409195). 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 Dana Point, CA?
1 carrier registered in Dana Point holds 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 Dana Point 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. 7 of the 42 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Dana Point passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 11 of the 42 movers listed here were inspected, 52 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 8 of 37 vehicle inspections (21.6%), 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.