Moving from Fremont, CA to Moreno Valley, CA
About 423 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 Fremont, CA to Moreno Valley, CA covers about 423 miles and is a move within California. Full-service movers cost $1,904 – $2,538 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 874 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 423 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 $1,904 – $2,538 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Within California
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Fremont to Moreno Valley
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,428 – $1,904 | $1,028 – $1,371 | $685 – $914 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,713 – $2,284 | $1,233 – $1,645 | $822 – $1,096 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,904 – $2,538 | $1,371 – $1,827 | $914 – $1,218 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,189 – $2,919 | $1,576 – $2,101 | $1,051 – $1,401 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,475 – $3,299 | $1,782 – $2,376 | $1,188 – $1,584 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,855 – $3,807 | $2,056 – $2,741 | $1,371 – $1,827 |
Transport only, for an estimated 423 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, Fremont to Moreno Valley
423 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,115. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,904 to $2,538, 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 Fremont to Moreno Valley
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 874 people a year (±307) moved from Alameda County, CA, home to Fremont, to Riverside County, CA, home to Moreno Valley. Going the other way: about 632 people a year (±165). Movers from Alameda County make up 0.7% of the 117,154 people a year who moved into Riverside County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Contra Costa County, CA | 16,478 ±1,386 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 8,231 ±986 |
| San Joaquin County, CA | 5,902 ±1,075 |
| San Francisco County, CA | 5,296 ±738 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 4,404 ±555 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 23,292 ±2,434 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 19,021 ±1,928 |
| Orange County, CA | 18,321 ±1,804 |
| San Diego County, CA | 15,263 ±2,340 |
| Sacramento County, CA | 1,828 ±939 |
Licensed movers at each end
256 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Fremont. 123 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 13.0% of their 656 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Container TransferUSDOT 1701515 | Brisbane · 29 mi | 60 trucks | 63 | 14.3% of 56 |
| Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2970 | Union City · 10 mi | 25 trucks | 19 | 18.8% of 16 |
| Nor-Cal Moving ServicesUSDOT 1844592 | Hayward · 14 mi | 23 trucks | 29 | 7.1% of 28 |
| Ontrack Moving LLCUSDOT 2551548 | Hayward · 14 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 0.0% of 25 |
| Moving Solutions IncUSDOT 1829978 | Newark · 5 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
| Careful MoversUSDOT 1464935 | Union City · 10 mi | 14 trucks | 24 | 23.8% of 21 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Moreno Valley end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Moreno Valley: Keep America Moving Inc (Moreno Valley, 15 trucks), Murrieta Moving (San Bernardino, 12 trucks), R & R Relocation LLC (Temecula, 9 trucks), Burgess Moving & Storage (Riverside, 8 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 423-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 Fremont to Moreno Valley
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 423 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Moreno Valley
A local move inside Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley are Riverside (about 13 mi), San Bernardino (about 19 mi), Fontana (about 23 mi).
Other routes from Fremont
All routes from Fremont, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont to San Jose, CA | ~13 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Fremont to San Francisco, CA | ~38 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Fremont to Stockton, CA | ~56 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Fremont to Modesto, CA | ~61 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Fremont to Sacramento, CA | ~92 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Fremont to Roseville, CA | ~110 mi | $495 – $660 |
| Fremont to Fresno, CA | ~151 mi | $680 – $906 |
| Fremont to Reno, NV | ~212 mi | $954 – $1,272 |
Also moving to Moreno Valley: from Fontana, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from San Diego, CA.
Fremont to Moreno Valley moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fremont to Moreno Valley?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 423 miles cost about $1,428 – $1,904 for a studio, $1,904 – $2,538 for a two-bedroom home and $2,189 – $2,919 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fremont to Moreno Valley take?
The drive is about 8 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 Fremont to Moreno Valley?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $914 – $1,218 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,904 – $2,538 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,371 – $1,827.
Is Fremont to Moreno Valley 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 Fremont to Moreno Valley each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 874 people a year (margin of error ±307) moved from Alameda County, which contains Fremont, to Riverside County, which contains Moreno Valley.
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.