Popular Moving Routes in California
697 routes out of 25 California cities, priced by home size from one published model: 106 that stay inside the state, 489 that leave it, and a page for California to every other state.
Prices are estimates from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Licensed-mover counts: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, pulled 2026-09-23. We do not move anyone and nobody pays to be listed.
- 25Cities covered
- 697Routes priced
- 1,617Licensed movers based here
- $515+Local 2-bed move
In short
With full-service movers, a two-bedroom move out of California costs about $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 miles and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000 miles, from our published model. Across town it is hourly, about $44 to $56 per mover per hour. We price 697 routes from 25 California cities.
California cities with route pages
Each city hub lists every route we price out of it — within California, regional and long distance — with distance, transit and cost by home size.
Moving within California
Every pair of California cities we cover, nearest first. Under 100 miles the job is billed by the hour; past it, on distance and weight. All of them are regulated by California, not the FMCSA.
| Route | Distance | Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont to San Jose | ~13 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Roseville to Sacramento | ~19 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Fontana to Moreno Valley | ~23 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Anaheim to Fontana | ~28 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Modesto to Stockton | ~34 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Anaheim to Los Angeles | ~36 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Anaheim to Moreno Valley | ~37 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Fremont to San Francisco | ~38 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| San Francisco to San Jose | ~49 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Sacramento to Stockton | ~50 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Lancaster to Los Angeles | ~52 mi | < 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Fremont to Stockton | ~56 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Fremont to Modesto | ~61 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Modesto to San Jose | ~62 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Roseville to Stockton | ~64 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| San Jose to Stockton | ~64 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Lancaster to Ontario | ~65 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Los Angeles to Oxnard | ~65 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Fontana to Lancaster | ~67 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| San Francisco to Stockton | ~72 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Lancaster to Long Beach | ~74 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Lancaster to San Bernardino | ~74 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Lancaster to Riverside | ~80 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Modesto to Sacramento | ~82 mi | 1 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Sacramento to San Francisco | ~86 mi | 2 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Lancaster to Moreno Valley | ~90 mi | 2 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Modesto to San Francisco | ~90 mi | 2 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Fremont to Sacramento | ~92 mi | 2 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Modesto to Roseville | ~93 mi | 2 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Bakersfield to Oxnard | ~94 mi | 2 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Moreno Valley to San Diego | ~97 mi | 2 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Anaheim to San Diego | ~100 mi | 2 hr | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| Anaheim to Oxnard | ~101 mi | 2 hr | $455 – $606 | $523 – $697 |
| Sacramento to San Jose | ~103 mi | 2 hr | $464 – $618 | $533 – $711 |
| Roseville to San Francisco | ~105 mi | 2 hr | $473 – $630 | $543 – $724 |
| Fresno to Modesto | ~107 mi | 2 hr | $482 – $642 | $554 – $738 |
| Fremont to Roseville | ~110 mi | 2 hr | $495 – $660 | $569 – $759 |
| Fontana to San Diego | ~114 mi | 2 hr | $513 – $684 | $590 – $787 |
| Bakersfield to Los Angeles | ~117 mi | 2 hr | $527 – $702 | $605 – $807 |
| Fontana to Oxnard | ~117 mi | 2 hr | $527 – $702 | $605 – $807 |
| Roseville to San Jose | ~121 mi | 2 hr | $545 – $726 | $626 – $835 |
| Bakersfield to Fresno | ~122 mi | 2 hr | $549 – $732 | $631 – $842 |
| Los Angeles to San Diego | 126 mi | 2 hr | $567 – $756 | $652 – $869 |
| Moreno Valley to Oxnard | ~135 mi | 2 hr | $608 – $810 | $699 – $932 |
| Fresno to Stockton | ~140 mi | 3 hr | $630 – $840 | $725 – $966 |
| Fresno to San Jose | ~144 mi | 3 hr | $648 – $864 | $745 – $994 |
| Bakersfield to Fontana | ~145 mi | 3 hr | $653 – $870 | $750 – $1,001 |
| Anaheim to Bakersfield | ~147 mi | 3 hr | $662 – $882 | $761 – $1,014 |
| Fremont to Fresno | ~151 mi | 3 hr | $680 – $906 | $781 – $1,042 |
| Bakersfield to Moreno Valley | ~167 mi | 3 hr | $752 – $1,002 | $864 – $1,152 |
| Lancaster to San Diego | ~173 mi | 3 hr | $779 – $1,038 | $895 – $1,194 |
| Oxnard to San Diego | ~182 mi | 3 hr | $819 – $1,092 | $942 – $1,256 |
| Chula Vista to Lancaster | ~184 mi | 3 hr | $828 – $1,104 | $952 – $1,270 |
| Fresno to Sacramento | ~184 mi | 3 hr | $828 – $1,104 | $952 – $1,270 |
| Fresno to Lancaster | ~196 mi | 4 hr | $882 – $1,176 | $1,014 – $1,352 |
| Fresno to Oxnard | ~208 mi | 4 hr | $936 – $1,248 | $1,076 – $1,435 |
| Bakersfield to Modesto | ~224 mi | 4 hr | $1,008 – $1,344 | $1,159 – $1,546 |
| Bakersfield to San Jose | ~244 mi | 4 hr | $1,098 – $1,464 | $1,263 – $1,684 |
| Bakersfield to San Diego | ~247 mi | 4 hr | $1,112 – $1,482 | $1,278 – $1,704 |
| Bakersfield to Fremont | ~255 mi | 5 hr | $1,148 – $1,530 | $1,320 – $1,760 |
| Bakersfield to Stockton | ~257 mi | 5 hr | $1,157 – $1,542 | $1,330 – $1,773 |
| Fontana to Fresno | ~261 mi | 5 hr | $1,175 – $1,566 | $1,351 – $1,801 |
| Anaheim to Fresno | ~268 mi | 5 hr | $1,206 – $1,608 | $1,387 – $1,849 |
| Fresno to Moreno Valley | ~283 mi | 5 hr | $1,274 – $1,698 | $1,465 – $1,953 |
| Bakersfield to San Francisco | ~293 mi | 5 hr | $1,319 – $1,758 | $1,516 – $2,022 |
| Modesto to Oxnard | ~301 mi | 5 hr | $1,355 – $1,806 | $1,558 – $2,077 |
| Bakersfield to Sacramento | ~304 mi | 6 hr | $1,368 – $1,824 | $1,573 – $2,098 |
| Oxnard to San Jose | ~308 mi | 6 hr | $1,386 – $1,848 | $1,594 – $2,125 |
| Fremont to Oxnard | ~320 mi | 6 hr | $1,440 – $1,920 | $1,656 – $2,208 |
| Lancaster to San Jose | ~322 mi | 6 hr | $1,449 – $1,932 | $1,666 – $2,222 |
| Lancaster to Stockton | ~334 mi | 6 hr | $1,503 – $2,004 | $1,728 – $2,305 |
| Los Angeles to Modesto | ~340 mi | 6 hr | $1,530 – $2,040 | $1,759 – $2,346 |
| Oxnard to San Francisco | ~356 mi | 6 hr | $1,602 – $2,136 | $1,842 – $2,456 |
| Lancaster to Oakland | ~365 mi | 7 hr | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,889 – $2,518 |
| Fremont to Los Angeles | ~368 mi | 7 hr | $1,656 – $2,208 | $1,904 – $2,539 |
| Fresno to San Diego | ~368 mi | 7 hr | $1,656 – $2,208 | $1,904 – $2,539 |
| Lancaster to Sacramento | ~380 mi | 7 hr | $1,710 – $2,280 | $1,966 – $2,622 |
| Los Angeles to San Francisco | 383 mi | 7 hr | $1,724 – $2,298 | $1,982 – $2,643 |
| Oxnard to Sacramento | ~383 mi | 7 hr | $1,724 – $2,298 | $1,982 – $2,643 |
| Fontana to San Jose | ~389 mi | 7 hr | $1,751 – $2,334 | $2,013 – $2,684 |
| Modesto to Moreno Valley | ~389 mi | 7 hr | $1,751 – $2,334 | $2,013 – $2,684 |
| Anaheim to San Jose | ~390 mi | 7 hr | $1,755 – $2,340 | $2,018 – $2,691 |
| Oxnard to Roseville | ~393 mi | 7 hr | $1,769 – $2,358 | $2,034 – $2,712 |
| Fontana to Fremont | ~400 mi | 7 hr | $1,800 – $2,400 | $2,070 – $2,760 |
| Fontana to Stockton | ~400 mi | 7 hr | $1,800 – $2,400 | $2,070 – $2,760 |
| Anaheim to Fremont | ~401 mi | 7 hr | $1,805 – $2,406 | $2,075 – $2,767 |
| Anaheim to Stockton | ~405 mi | 7 hr | $1,823 – $2,430 | $2,096 – $2,794 |
| Moreno Valley to San Jose | ~412 mi | 7 hr | $1,854 – $2,472 | $2,132 – $2,843 |
| Moreno Valley to Stockton | ~422 mi | 8 hr | $1,899 – $2,532 | $2,184 – $2,912 |
| Fremont to Moreno Valley | ~423 mi | 8 hr | $1,904 – $2,538 | $2,189 – $2,919 |
| Los Angeles to Roseville | ~429 mi | 8 hr | $1,931 – $2,574 | $2,220 – $2,960 |
| Fontana to San Francisco | ~438 mi | 8 hr | $1,971 – $2,628 | $2,267 – $3,022 |
| Anaheim to San Francisco | ~439 mi | 8 hr | $1,976 – $2,634 | $2,272 – $3,029 |
| Fontana to Sacramento | ~445 mi | 8 hr | $2,003 – $2,670 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| Anaheim to Sacramento | ~451 mi | 8 hr | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Anaheim to Roseville | ~458 mi | 8 hr | $2,061 – $2,748 | $2,370 – $3,160 |
| Moreno Valley to San Francisco | ~461 mi | 8 hr | $2,075 – $2,766 | $2,386 – $3,181 |
| Moreno Valley to Sacramento | ~467 mi | 8 hr | $2,102 – $2,802 | $2,417 – $3,222 |
| Modesto to San Diego | ~470 mi | 9 hr | $2,115 – $2,820 | $2,432 – $3,243 |
| Moreno Valley to Roseville | ~473 mi | 9 hr | $2,129 – $2,838 | $2,448 – $3,264 |
| San Diego to San Jose | ~485 mi | 9 hr | $2,183 – $2,910 | $2,510 – $3,347 |
| Fremont to San Diego | ~497 mi | 9 hr | $2,237 – $2,982 | $2,572 – $3,429 |
| San Diego to San Francisco | 503 mi | 9 hr | $2,264 – $3,018 | $2,603 – $3,471 |
| San Diego to Stockton | ~504 mi | 9 hr | $2,268 – $3,024 | $2,608 – $3,478 |
| Sacramento to San Diego | ~551 mi | 2 days | $2,480 – $3,306 | $2,851 – $3,802 |
| Roseville to San Diego | ~558 mi | 2 days | $2,511 – $3,348 | $2,888 – $3,850 |
Leaving California: the most popular routes
Measured corridors first, then the largest destination metros. Every one crosses a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to New York City, NY | 2,783 mi | 7–14 days | $12,524 – $16,698 | $14,402 – $19,203 |
| San Francisco to New York City, NY | 2,909 mi | 7–14 days | $13,091 – $17,454 | $15,054 – $20,072 |
| Los Angeles to Chicago, IL | 2,019 mi | 7–14 days | $9,086 – $12,114 | $10,448 – $13,931 |
| San Francisco to Chicago, IL | 2,135 mi | 7–14 days | $9,608 – $12,810 | $11,049 – $14,732 |
| San Diego to Chicago, IL | 2,146 mi | 7–14 days | $9,657 – $12,876 | $11,106 – $14,807 |
| Los Angeles to Dallas, TX | 1,438 mi | 7–14 days | $6,471 – $8,628 | $7,442 – $9,922 |
| San Francisco to Dallas, TX | 1,733 mi | 7–14 days | $7,799 – $10,398 | $8,968 – $11,958 |
| Los Angeles to Houston, TX | 1,550 mi | 7–14 days | $6,975 – $9,300 | $8,021 – $10,695 |
| Los Angeles to Miami, FL | 2,736 mi | 7–14 days | $12,312 – $16,416 | $14,159 – $18,878 |
| San Francisco to Miami, FL | 3,044 mi | 7–14 days | $13,698 – $18,264 | $15,753 – $21,004 |
| Los Angeles to Atlanta, GA | 2,178 mi | 7–14 days | $9,801 – $13,068 | $11,271 – $15,028 |
| San Francisco to Atlanta, GA | 2,474 mi | 7–14 days | $11,133 – $14,844 | $12,803 – $17,071 |
| San Diego to Phoenix, AZ | 355 mi | 1–3 days | $1,598 – $2,130 | $1,837 – $2,449 |
| Los Angeles to Phoenix, AZ | 374 mi | 1–3 days | $1,683 – $2,244 | $1,935 – $2,581 |
| Los Angeles to Boston, MA | 3,020 mi | 7–14 days | $13,590 – $18,120 | $15,628 – $20,838 |
California to every other state
Nearest first, measured between each state's main city and California's. Each page prices every city pair between the two states and lists the interstate carriers based in California.
What moving from California costs, by distance
One model for every route: hourly inside 100 miles, distance × home size × service past it. Full-service movers, transport only.
| Distance | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Across town (hourly) | $515 – $859 | $867 – $1,587 |
| 500 miles | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| 1,000 miles | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| 2,000 miles | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
The California moving cost guide has city-by-city local rates; licensed movers in California lists the largest carriers with USDOT numbers.
California moving routes FAQ
How much does it cost to move within California?
Across town it is hourly: about $44 to $56 per mover per hour plus around $75 travel, which puts a two-bedroom home at $515 – $859. Between California cities we price 106 pairs, from Fremont to San Jose at about 13 miles ($515 – $859 for two bedrooms) to Roseville to San Diego at about 558 miles ($2,511 – $3,348).
How much does it cost to move out of California?
It depends almost entirely on distance. From our model a two-bedroom home is $2,250 – $3,000 at 500 miles, $4,500 – $6,000 at 1,000 and $9,000 – $12,000 at 2,000, with full-service movers. The nearest state by main city is Nevada at about 271 miles; the farthest is Maine at about 3,063. Every California-to-state page prices the exact pair.
Is a move inside California regulated the same way as one that leaves it?
No. A move that stays inside California is regulated by the state: what the mover must hold, how it may estimate and what valuation it must offer are set at state level. The moment the truck crosses a state line the FMCSA's rules apply — active interstate authority, a written estimate before loading, the 110% cap on non-binding estimates and an arbitration programme. Ask which set applies before you compare quotes.
How many licensed movers are based in California?
1,617 household-goods carriers based in California are active on the FMCSA register (pulled 2026-09-23). We list the largest by fleet with USDOT and MC numbers so you can read a safety record before you call.