Moving from Anaheim, CA to Fremont, CA
About 401 miles inside California. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by California, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Anaheim, CA to Fremont, CA covers about 401 miles and is a move within California. Full-service movers cost $1,805 – $2,406 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 1,720 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 401 miles between California 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 $1,805 – $2,406 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Within California
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Anaheim to Fremont
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,353 – $1,805 | $974 – $1,299 | $650 – $866 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,624 – $2,165 | $1,169 – $1,559 | $780 – $1,039 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,805 – $2,406 | $1,299 – $1,732 | $866 – $1,155 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,075 – $2,767 | $1,494 – $1,992 | $996 – $1,328 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,346 – $3,128 | $1,689 – $2,252 | $1,126 – $1,501 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,707 – $3,609 | $1,949 – $2,598 | $1,299 – $1,732 |
Transport only, for an estimated 401 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, Anaheim to Fremont
401 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,005. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,805 to $2,406, 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 Anaheim to Fremont
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,720 people a year (±316) moved from Orange County, CA, home to Anaheim, to Alameda County, CA, home to Fremont. Going the other way: about 1,095 people a year (±370). Movers from Orange County make up 2.0% of the 84,163 people a year who moved into Alameda County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 23,839 ±1,290 |
| Riverside County, CA | 18,321 ±1,804 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,261 ±1,298 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 7,799 ±1,869 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 5,179 ±1,141 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Santa Clara County, CA | 11,575 ±1,281 |
| San Francisco County, CA | 10,553 ±1,042 |
| Contra Costa County, CA | 7,776 ±838 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 6,538 ±893 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 6,274 ±822 |
Licensed movers at each end
313 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Anaheim. 103 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 19.5% of their 442 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Happy AcmeUSDOT 3136064 | Los Angeles · 29 mi | 31 trucks | 61 | 20.5% of 39 |
| Keep America Moving IncUSDOT 1851509 | Moreno Valley · 30 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Movers Services IncUSDOT 2660665 | Rancho Dominguez · 27 mi | 14 trucks | 16 | 7.1% of 14 |
| Pro Movers IncUSDOT 2211293 | Anaheim · 7 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Nelson Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1409195 | Lake Forest · 15 mi | 13 trucks | 0 | — |
| Lucky Transportation CompanyUSDOT 586392 | City Industry · 12 mi | 12 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 14 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fremont end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fremont: Air Container Transfer (Brisbane, 60 trucks), Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC (Union City, 25 trucks), Nor-Cal Moving Services (Hayward, 23 trucks), Ontrack Moving LLC (Hayward, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in California, so California rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which California licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside California, so your protection on this 401-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Anaheim to Fremont
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 401 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Fremont
A local move inside Fremont 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 Fremont are San Jose (about 13 mi), Oakland (about 33 mi), San Francisco (about 38 mi).
Other routes from Anaheim
All routes from Anaheim, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim to Fontana, CA | ~28 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to Los Angeles, CA | ~36 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to Moreno Valley, CA | ~37 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to San Diego, CA | ~100 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Anaheim to Oxnard, CA | ~101 mi | $455 – $606 |
| Anaheim to Bakersfield, CA | ~147 mi | $662 – $882 |
| Anaheim to Las Vegas, NV | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Anaheim to Fresno, CA | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
Also moving to Fremont: from San Jose, CA, from San Francisco, CA, from Stockton, CA, from Modesto, CA.
Anaheim to Fremont moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Anaheim to Fremont?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 401 miles cost about $1,353 – $1,805 for a studio, $1,805 – $2,406 for a two-bedroom home and $2,075 – $2,767 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Anaheim to Fremont take?
The drive is about 7 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 Anaheim to Fremont?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $866 – $1,155 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,805 – $2,406 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,299 – $1,732.
Is Anaheim to Fremont an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in California, so the move is regulated by California rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever California requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Anaheim to Fremont each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,720 people a year (margin of error ±316) moved from Orange County, which contains Anaheim, to Alameda County, which contains Fremont.
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.