Moving from Gilbert, AZ to Oxnard, CA
About 505 miles across a state line, from Arizona into California, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Gilbert, AZ to Oxnard, CA covers about 505 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,273 – $3,030 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 122 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 505 miles between Arizona and California, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $2,273 – $3,030 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 9 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Gilbert to Oxnard
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,704 – $2,273 | $1,227 – $1,636 | $818 – $1,091 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,045 – $2,727 | $1,473 – $1,963 | $982 – $1,309 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,273 – $3,030 | $1,636 – $2,182 | $1,091 – $1,454 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,613 – $3,485 | $1,882 – $2,509 | $1,254 – $1,673 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,954 – $3,939 | $2,127 – $2,836 | $1,418 – $1,891 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,409 – $4,545 | $2,454 – $3,272 | $1,636 – $2,182 |
Transport only, for an estimated 505 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Gilbert to Oxnard
505 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,525. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,273 to $3,030, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Gilbert to Oxnard
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 122 people a year (±66) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Gilbert, to Ventura County, CA, home to Oxnard. Going the other way: about 948 people a year (±279). Movers from Maricopa County make up 0.4% of the 28,199 people a year who moved into Ventura County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 28,174 people a year (±4,463) moving from Arizona to California and about 52,383 people a year (±6,890) from California to Arizona — a net gain for Arizona of about 24,209 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 17,904 ±2,214 |
| Pima County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 6,398 ±704 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,689 ±618 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,998 ±761 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 10,187 ±1,266 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,434 ±389 |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | 1,081 ±312 |
| Tulare County, CA | 882 ±459 |
| Kern County, CA | 750 ±356 |
Licensed movers at each end
48 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Gilbert (196 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 26 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.2% of their 111 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dircks Moving & LogisticsUSDOT 923640 | Phoenix · 28 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 30 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 9 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 24 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3229932 | Mesa · 6 mi | 18 trucks | 4 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Daniel's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 653536 | Phoenix · 28 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Oxnard end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Oxnard: Hilford Moving & Storage Inc (Ventura, 9 trucks), Coast Transfer and Storage Inc (Ventura, 6 trucks), Unique Moving and Storage (Oxnard, 2 trucks), Arturo's & Son's Moving Co LLC (Ventura, 2 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into California, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Gilbert to Oxnard
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 505 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Oxnard
A local move inside Oxnard later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Oxnard are Santa Clarita (about 50 mi), Los Angeles (about 65 mi), Long Beach (about 76 mi).
Other routes from Gilbert
All routes from Gilbert, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~2,226 mi | $10,017 – $13,356 |
Also moving to Oxnard: from Los Angeles, CA, from Bakersfield, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Fontana, CA.
Gilbert to Oxnard moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Gilbert to Oxnard?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 505 miles cost about $1,704 – $2,273 for a studio, $2,273 – $3,030 for a two-bedroom home and $2,613 – $3,485 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Gilbert to Oxnard take?
The drive is about 9 hours, but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Gilbert to Oxnard?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,091 – $1,454 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,273 – $3,030 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,636 – $2,182.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Gilbert to Oxnard?
Yes. Gilbert is in Arizona and Oxnard is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 48 listed movers within 30 miles of Gilbert hold it.
How many people move from Gilbert to Oxnard each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 122 people a year (margin of error ±66) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Gilbert, to Ventura County, which contains Oxnard.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.