Licensed Movers in San Clemente, CA
1 household-goods carrier is registered in San Clemente 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 San Clemente to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in San Clemente
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 8
- of 41 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $515 – $859
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in San Clemente and 40 more work within 30 miles; 8 of the 41 can move you out of state. 13 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 San Clemente
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Coast Valley Moving Storage Inc
1111 Via Callejon, CA 92673
- USDOT
- 697170
- MC number
- MC322902
- Fleet
- 4 trucks · 7 drivers
- Registered since
- 1997
Movers within 30 miles of San Clemente
Nearest first, from San Juan Capistrano, Ladera Ranch, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi |  | Zuni Movers | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 2498183 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 4 mi | My Movers | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 2853573 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 5 mi | Pacific Moving Services LLC | Ladera Ranch, CA | 3933678 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Moving Depot | Dana Point, CA | 1154469 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 7 mi | Miles Moving & Logistics Corporation | Laguna Niguel, CA | 3394259 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | All Ways Moving & Storage | Laguna Hills, CA | 350330 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Affordable Reliable Moving Company | Aliso Viejo, CA | 3082256 | 3 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Ben Ness and Dave Ross | Aliso Viejo, CA | 2644798 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Veteran Movers LLC | Mission Viejo, CA | 3659050 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | Pearl Moving Company LLC | Mission Viejo, CA | 3731836 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Good Guys Moving LLC | Mission Viejo, CA | 4138345 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 12 mi | Helpful Moving Inc | Mission Viejo, CA | 3525366 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Green Island Movers LLC | Laguna Beach, CA | 3413682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 14 mi | Nelson Moving & Storage Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 1409195 | 13 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Terry Moving and Storage Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 649215 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Best and Pro Moving Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 3525031 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Safe N Fast Movers | Trabuco Canyon, CA | 3342947 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Miso Moving LLC | Lake Forest, CA | 4256482 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Edi Moving Inc | Lake Forrest, CA | 3330891 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Orange Coast Movers | Lake Forest, CA | 3025298 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Safeway Moving LLC | Foothill Ranch, CA | 1677218 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Afd Movers Inc | Irvine, CA | 3306842 | 5 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Taclog Moving Services | Murrieta, CA | 3067622 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Nextgen Moving | Irvine, CA | 3616784 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Take It Easy Moving LLC | Irvine, CA | 4312839 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Portflex Oc Moving & Storage LLC | Irvine, CA | 4281272 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | 24 7 Affordable Moving & Delivery Inc | Irvine, CA | 3628693 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Ministry of Moving LLC | Irvine, CA | 4483288 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Tonka Movers | Irvine, CA | 4369832 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Pana Moving LLC | Irvine, CA | 3851200 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Vroom Vroom Movers CA Inc | Irvine, CA | 4343650 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Proper Moving LLC | Irvine, CA | 3478448 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 17 mi | Cross State Movers | Irvine, CA | 3947781 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Big Boys Moving | Lake Elsinore, CA | 2318891 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Upload Moving Systems Best Fit Movers Best Bet Movers | Lake Elsinore, CA | 2773144 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Jet Movings and Storage LLC | Lake Elsinore, CA | 3555467 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Golden Sun Movers LLC | Lake Elsinore, CA | 4198096 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | High Class Moving & Delivery LLC | Irvine, CA | 4304463 | 1 truck | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Qshark Moving Company Inc | Newport Beach, CA | 2758929 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated | |
| 20 mi | Clever Moving | Newport Beach, CA | 3390738 | 2 trucks | Within CA | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near San Clemente
13 of the 41 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 71 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 54 vehicle inspections (20.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 14 of 69 driver inspections (20.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upload Moving Systems Best Fit Movers Best Bet MoversLake Elsinore, CA · USDOT 2773144 | 15 | 2 of 13 | 1 of 15 |
| 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 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in San Clemente
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 San Clemente: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in San Clemente: 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 San Clemente: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From San Clemente, Los Angeles, CA is the nearest priced metro (≈ 64 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 2,833 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 2,833 | $12,749 – $16,998 | $14,661 – $19,548 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 64 | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 2,017 | $9,077 – $12,102 | $10,438 – $13,917 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,403 | $6,314 – $8,418 | $7,261 – $9,681 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,552 | $6,984 – $9,312 | $8,032 – $10,709 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 2,653 | $11,939 – $15,918 | $13,729 – $18,306 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 2,678 | $12,051 – $16,068 | $13,859 – $18,478 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 2,765 | $12,443 – $16,590 | $14,309 – $19,078 |
Long-distance movers in San Clemente
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in San Clemente hold it and 8 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of San Clemente.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mi | | Zuni Movers | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 2498183 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 5 mi | Pacific Moving Services LLC | Ladera Ranch, CA | 3933678 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 6 mi | Moving Depot | Dana Point, CA | 1154469 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 11 mi | All Ways Moving & Storage | Laguna Hills, CA | 350330 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 13 mi | Green Island Movers LLC | Laguna Beach, CA | 3413682 | 1 truck | Interstate | Conditional | |
| 14 mi | Terry Moving and Storage Inc | Lake Forest, CA | 649215 | 11 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 16 mi | Safeway Moving LLC | Foothill Ranch, CA | 1677218 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Golden Sun Movers LLC | Lake Elsinore, CA | 4198096 | 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
San Clemente 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 San Clemente | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CALancaster moving costs | 23,839 ±1,290 | ≈ 107 mi to Lancaster | $482 – $642 |
| Riverside County, CAMoreno Valley moving costs | 18,321 ±1,804 | ≈ 47 mi to Moreno Valley | $515 – $859 |
| San Diego County, CAChula Vista moving costs | 8,261 ±1,298 | ≈ 78 mi to Chula Vista | $515 – $859 |
| San Bernardino County, CAFontana moving costs | 7,799 ±1,869 | ≈ 54 mi to Fontana | $515 – $859 |
| Maricopa County, AZChandler moving costs | 5,179 ±1,141 | ≈ 388 mi to Chandler | $1,746 – $2,328 |
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 San Clemente 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 San Clemente: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in San Clemente, CA?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in San Clemente itself on the FMCSA register, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (San Juan Capistrano, Ladera Ranch, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel and nearby). All 41 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in San Clemente?
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 San Clemente to Dallas, TX (about 1,403 miles) is $6,314 – $8,418 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near San Clemente?
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 San Clemente, CA?
0 carriers registered in San Clemente hold interstate operating authority, and 8 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 San Clemente 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. 8 of the 41 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near San Clemente passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 13 of the 41 movers listed here were inspected, 71 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 11 of 54 vehicle inspections (20.4%), 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.