Licensed Movers inRancho Santa Margarita, CA
No household-goods carrier is registered in Rancho Santa Margarita itself on the federal register, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles, based in Trabuco Canyon, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest and nearby. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own record, and every cost figure below comes from the published model.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Rancho Santa Margarita to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Rancho Santa Margarita
- 0
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 5
- of 40 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $475 – $775
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
Movers within 30 miles of Rancho Santa Margarita
These are the carriers that serve a Rancho Santa Margarita move; none is registered in the city itself. Nearest first. A crew twenty miles out is as local to your job as one across town; the travel fee is the same flat charge either way.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mi | Safe N Fast Movers | Trabuco Canyon, CA | 3342947 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Veteran Movers Llc | Mission Viejo, CA | 3659050 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 3 mi | Pearl Moving Company Llc | Mission Viejo, CA | 3731836 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Good Guys Moving Llc | Mission Viejo, CA | 4138345 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 4 mi | Helpful Moving Inc | Mission Viejo, CA | 3525366 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Nelson Moving & Storage Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 1409195 | 13 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Terry Moving And Storage Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 649215 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Best And Pro Moving Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 3525031 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Safeway Moving Llc | Foothill Ranch, CA | 1677218 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Miso Moving Llc | Lake Forest, CA | 4256482 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Edi Moving Inc | Lake Forrest, CA | 3330891 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Orange Coast Movers | Lake Forest, CA | 3025298 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | All Ways Moving & Storage | Laguna Hills, CA | 350330 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Afd Movers Inc | Irvine, CA | 3306842 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Nextgen Moving | Irvine, CA | 3616784 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Take It Easy Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 4312839 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Portflex Oc Moving & Storage Llc | Irvine, CA | 4281272 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | 24 7 Affordable Moving & Delivery Inc | Irvine, CA | 3628693 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Ministry Of Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 4483288 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Tonka Movers | Irvine, CA | 4369832 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Pana Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 3851200 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Vroom Vroom Movers Ca Inc | Irvine, CA | 4343650 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Proper Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 3478448 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Pacific Moving Services Llc | Ladera Ranch, CA | 3933678 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 8 mi | Cross State Movers | Irvine, CA | 3947781 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Affordable Reliable Moving Company | Aliso Viejo, CA | 3082256 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Ben Ness And Dave Ross | Aliso Viejo, CA | 2644798 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 9 mi | Miles Moving & Logistics Corporation | Laguna Niguel, CA | 3394259 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi |  | Zuni Movers | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 2498183 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Flexrate Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 4442262 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Ark Moving Co Llc | Irvine, CA | 4427710 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Witty Way Movers | Irvine, CA | 4303404 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Green Moving Llc | Irvine, CA | 4312802 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Pacific Moving Company | Irvine, CA | 3233489 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | My Movers | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 2853573 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Smg Movers Llc | Irvine, CA | 4572673 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 10 mi | Laaks Moving Services | Irvine, CA | 2995987 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Oc Moving Company | Irvine, CA | 3102449 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Coast Valley Moving Storage Inc | San Clemente, CA | 697170 | 4 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | A And S Moving | Corona, CA | 3361019 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated |
What movers cost in Rancho Santa Margarita
Two formulas, from the published model. Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it you pay for weight and distance. Neither number is a quote from any company on this page.
Local moves in Rancho Santa Margarita: billed by the hour
Crew × hours on site × $40–$50 per mover per hour, plus a $75 travel fee. Distance inside the metro barely matters; hours do.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $235 – $375 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $315 – $575 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $475 – $775 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $795 – $1,425 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,355 – $2,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,675 – $2,475 |
Long distance from Rancho Santa Margarita: priced by weight and miles
Full-service movers, transport only. Measured routes are driving miles; the rest are estimated and marked approximate.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,826 | $12,717 – $16,956 | $14,625 – $19,499 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 55 | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,009 | $9,041 – $12,054 | $10,397 – $13,862 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,402 | $6,309 – $8,412 | $7,255 – $9,674 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,552 | $6,984 – $9,312 | $8,032 – $10,709 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,647 | $11,912 – $15,882 | $13,698 – $18,264 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,678 | $12,051 – $16,068 | $13,859 – $18,478 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,758 | $12,411 – $16,548 | $14,273 – $19,030 |
Moving out of state from Rancho Santa Margarita?
5 of the carriers here hold interstate operating authority, which a move across a state line requires. The long-distance page lists only those, with the lanes out of Rancho Santa Margarita priced by home size and the federal rules that apply once the truck crosses the border.
Long-distance movers in Rancho Santa MargaritaBefore you book a Rancho Santa Margarita mover
The register tells you who is licensed. These six checks tell you whether the company in front of you is the one on the register, and what the price you are quoted actually commits them to.
- 1
Open the USDOT number on the federal record
Operating authority must be active and the legal name and Rancho Santa Margarita address must match what you were told. No number, or a number that belongs to another company, ends the conversation.
- 2
Ask whose number will be on the bill of lading
A van-line agent moves you under the van line's authority; an independent under its own; a broker under a carrier you have not met. The company legally responsible for your goods is the one whose USDOT number is on the contract.
- 3
Get a surveyed, written estimate
Long-distance prices depend on weight, and nobody can weigh a home over the phone. A binding estimate fixes the price for the listed inventory; a non-binding one may not be exceeded by more than 110% at delivery.
- 4
Choose valuation before moving day
Released value pays 60 cents per pound per article. Full value protection is the default unless you waive it in writing. Decide now, not after a claim.
- 5
Pay little or nothing up front
Established carriers bill on delivery. A large deposit, especially by wire, cash or a payment app, is the most reliable warning sign in the business.
- 6
Read the estimate for the extras
Stairs, long carries, shuttle trucks, packing and storage-in-transit are separate lines. If they are not on the estimate, they will be on the bill.
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 Rancho Santa Margarita: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
None is registered in Rancho Santa Margarita itself on our snapshot, but 40 listed carriers work within 30 miles (Trabuco Canyon, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch and nearby), each with an active registration and household goods declared.
How much do movers cost in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $40–$50 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $475 – $775 and a three-bedroom home at $795 – $1,425. A long-distance move from Rancho Santa Margarita to New York City, NY (about 2,826 miles) is $12,717 – $16,956 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Rancho Santa Margarita?
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.
Do Rancho Santa Margarita 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. 5 of the 40 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Is this list a recommendation?
No. It is the federal register filtered to household-goods carriers based in or near Rancho Santa Margarita, ordered by distance and reported fleet. Nobody pays to appear, nothing is re-ranked, and we have used none of these companies. Every row links to the carrier's own record.
About this page. Carriers are from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026), filtered to active registrations with household goods declared as cargo, a moving-company name and a fleet or drivers on file. "Based in Rancho Santa Margarita" is the city on the carrier's own filing; the 30-mile radius uses ZIP-code centroids from the Census Bureau. Cost figures come from the published model, not from any carrier. Nothing is re-ranked and nobody pays for placement.