Moving from California to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Los Angeles and Indianapolis it is about 2,105 miles and 5 days on the road (about 38 hours of driving); the 75 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,952 to 2,316 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~2,105 miLos Angeles → Indianapolis
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,473+2-bedroom, movers
- 75City routes priced
In short
About 9,740 people moved from California to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,396), and about 7,654 went the other way. Between Los Angeles and Indianapolis it is about 2,105 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,473 – $12,630 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 431 movers based in California hold interstate authority.
Who moves from California to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 9,740 people a year (±2,396), against about 7,654 (±3,693) from Indiana to California, so Indiana gains about 2,086 people a year on this exchange. California is the 4th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Indiana; Indiana took in about 133,372 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | Marion County | 411 ±260 |
| Santa Barbara County | Marion County | 274 ±313* |
| Los Angeles County | Elkhart County | 220 ±229* |
| Riverside County | Marion County | 212 ±192 |
| San Diego County | Hendricks County | 201 ±248* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Los Angeles to Indianapolis, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between California and Indiana.
Cost of moving from California to Indiana
At about 2,105 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,473 – $12,630 for a two-bedroom home and $10,893 – $14,525 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,820 – $9,094; a freight trailer is $4,547 – $6,062.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,104 – $9,473 | $5,115 – $6,820 | $3,410 – $4,547 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,525 – $11,367 | $6,138 – $8,184 | $4,092 – $5,456 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,473 – $12,630 | $6,820 – $9,094 | $4,547 – $6,062 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,893 – $14,525 | $7,843 – $10,458 | $5,229 – $6,972 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,314 – $16,419 | $8,866 – $11,822 | $5,911 – $7,881 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,209 – $18,945 | $10,230 – $13,640 | $6,820 – $9,094 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,105 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.
City-to-city routes from California to Indiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley to Evansville | ~1,952 mi | 7–14 days | $8,784 – $11,712 | $10,102 – $13,469 |
| San Bernardino to Evansville | ~1,952 mi | 7–14 days | $8,784 – $11,712 | $10,102 – $13,469 |
| Fontana to Evansville | ~1,963 mi | 7–14 days | $8,834 – $11,778 | $10,159 – $13,545 |
| Riverside to Evansville | ~1,963 mi | 7–14 days | $8,834 – $11,778 | $10,159 – $13,545 |
| Chula Vista to Evansville | ~1,974 mi | 7–14 days | $8,883 – $11,844 | $10,215 – $13,621 |
| Ontario to Evansville | ~1,974 mi | 7–14 days | $8,883 – $11,844 | $10,215 – $13,621 |
| San Diego to Evansville | ~1,981 mi | 7–14 days | $8,915 – $11,886 | $10,252 – $13,669 |
| Anaheim to Evansville | ~1,988 mi | 7–14 days | $8,946 – $11,928 | $10,288 – $13,717 |
| Irvine to Evansville | ~1,994 mi | 7–14 days | $8,973 – $11,964 | $10,319 – $13,759 |
| Lancaster to Evansville | ~1,995 mi | 7–14 days | $8,978 – $11,970 | $10,324 – $13,766 |
| Santa Ana to Evansville | ~1,999 mi | 7–14 days | $8,996 – $11,994 | $10,345 – $13,793 |
| Los Angeles to Evansville | ~2,014 mi | 7–14 days | $9,063 – $12,084 | $10,422 – $13,897 |
| Long Beach to Evansville | ~2,018 mi | 7–14 days | $9,081 – $12,108 | $10,443 – $13,924 |
| Santa Clarita to Evansville | ~2,022 mi | 7–14 days | $9,099 – $12,132 | $10,464 – $13,952 |
| Bakersfield to Evansville | ~2,035 mi | 7–14 days | $9,158 – $12,210 | $10,531 – $14,042 |
| San Bernardino to Indianapolis | ~2,044 mi | 7–14 days | $9,198 – $12,264 | $10,578 – $14,104 |
| Moreno Valley to Indianapolis | ~2,045 mi | 7–14 days | $9,203 – $12,270 | $10,583 – $14,111 |
| Fresno to Evansville | ~2,055 mi | 7–14 days | $9,248 – $12,330 | $10,635 – $14,180 |
| Fontana to Indianapolis | ~2,056 mi | 7–14 days | $9,252 – $12,336 | $10,640 – $14,186 |
| Riverside to Indianapolis | ~2,056 mi | 7–14 days | $9,252 – $12,336 | $10,640 – $14,186 |
| Ontario to Indianapolis | ~2,066 mi | 7–14 days | $9,297 – $12,396 | $10,692 – $14,255 |
| Oxnard to Evansville | ~2,072 mi | 7–14 days | $9,324 – $12,432 | $10,723 – $14,297 |
| Chula Vista to Indianapolis | ~2,075 mi | 7–14 days | $9,338 – $12,450 | $10,738 – $14,318 |
| Anaheim to Indianapolis | ~2,082 mi | 7–14 days | $9,369 – $12,492 | $10,774 – $14,366 |
| Lancaster to Indianapolis | ~2,082 mi | 7–14 days | $9,369 – $12,492 | $10,774 – $14,366 |
| San Diego to Indianapolis | ~2,082 mi | 7–14 days | $9,369 – $12,492 | $10,774 – $14,366 |
| Irvine to Indianapolis | ~2,088 mi | 7–14 days | $9,396 – $12,528 | $10,805 – $14,407 |
| Santa Ana to Indianapolis | ~2,093 mi | 7–14 days | $9,419 – $12,558 | $10,831 – $14,442 |
| Los Angeles to Indianapolis | ~2,105 mi | 7–14 days | $9,473 – $12,630 | $10,893 – $14,525 |
| Long Beach to Indianapolis | ~2,111 mi | 7–14 days | $9,500 – $12,666 | $10,924 – $14,566 |
| Santa Clarita to Indianapolis | ~2,111 mi | 7–14 days | $9,500 – $12,666 | $10,924 – $14,566 |
| San Bernardino to Fort Wayne | ~2,114 mi | 7–14 days | $9,513 – $12,684 | $10,940 – $14,587 |
| Moreno Valley to Fort Wayne | ~2,116 mi | 7–14 days | $9,522 – $12,696 | $10,950 – $14,600 |
| Modesto to Evansville | ~2,117 mi | 7–14 days | $9,527 – $12,702 | $10,955 – $14,607 |
| Bakersfield to Indianapolis | ~2,118 mi | 7–14 days | $9,531 – $12,708 | $10,961 – $14,614 |
| Roseville to Evansville | ~2,120 mi | 7–14 days | $9,540 – $12,720 | $10,971 – $14,628 |
| Fontana to Fort Wayne | ~2,125 mi | 7–14 days | $9,563 – $12,750 | $10,997 – $14,663 |
| Riverside to Fort Wayne | ~2,127 mi | 7–14 days | $9,572 – $12,762 | $11,007 – $14,676 |
| Fresno to Indianapolis | ~2,129 mi | 7–14 days | $9,581 – $12,774 | $11,018 – $14,690 |
| Stockton to Evansville | ~2,131 mi | 7–14 days | $9,590 – $12,786 | $11,028 – $14,704 |
| Sacramento to Evansville | ~2,134 mi | 7–14 days | $9,603 – $12,804 | $11,043 – $14,725 |
| Ontario to Fort Wayne | ~2,136 mi | 7–14 days | $9,612 – $12,816 | $11,054 – $14,738 |
| Lancaster to Fort Wayne | ~2,149 mi | 7–14 days | $9,671 – $12,894 | $11,121 – $14,828 |
| Chula Vista to Fort Wayne | ~2,151 mi | 7–14 days | $9,680 – $12,906 | $11,131 – $14,842 |
| Anaheim to Fort Wayne | ~2,152 mi | 7–14 days | $9,684 – $12,912 | $11,137 – $14,849 |
| San Diego to Fort Wayne | ~2,156 mi | 7–14 days | $9,702 – $12,936 | $11,157 – $14,876 |
| Irvine to Fort Wayne | ~2,158 mi | 7–14 days | $9,711 – $12,948 | $11,168 – $14,890 |
| Oxnard to Indianapolis | ~2,161 mi | 7–14 days | $9,725 – $12,966 | $11,183 – $14,911 |
| Santa Ana to Fort Wayne | ~2,163 mi | 7–14 days | $9,734 – $12,978 | $11,194 – $14,925 |
| Los Angeles to Fort Wayne | ~2,174 mi | 7–14 days | $9,783 – $13,044 | $11,250 – $15,001 |
| San Jose to Evansville | ~2,177 mi | 7–14 days | $9,797 – $13,062 | $11,266 – $15,021 |
| Fremont to Evansville | ~2,178 mi | 7–14 days | $9,801 – $13,068 | $11,271 – $15,028 |
| Santa Clarita to Fort Wayne | ~2,178 mi | 7–14 days | $9,801 – $13,068 | $11,271 – $15,028 |
| Bakersfield to Fort Wayne | ~2,180 mi | 7–14 days | $9,810 – $13,080 | $11,282 – $15,042 |
| Roseville to Indianapolis | ~2,180 mi | 7–14 days | $9,810 – $13,080 | $11,282 – $15,042 |
| Long Beach to Fort Wayne | ~2,181 mi | 7–14 days | $9,815 – $13,086 | $11,287 – $15,049 |
| Modesto to Indianapolis | ~2,184 mi | 7–14 days | $9,828 – $13,104 | $11,302 – $15,070 |
| Fresno to Fort Wayne | ~2,185 mi | 7–14 days | $9,833 – $13,110 | $11,307 – $15,077 |
| Oakland to Evansville | ~2,193 mi | 7–14 days | $9,869 – $13,158 | $11,349 – $15,132 |
| Sacramento to Indianapolis | ~2,195 mi | 7–14 days | $9,878 – $13,170 | $11,359 – $15,146 |
| Stockton to Indianapolis | ~2,195 mi | 7–14 days | $9,878 – $13,170 | $11,359 – $15,146 |
| San Francisco to Evansville | ~2,202 mi | 7–14 days | $9,909 – $13,212 | $11,395 – $15,194 |
| Roseville to Fort Wayne | ~2,227 mi | 7–14 days | $10,022 – $13,362 | $11,525 – $15,366 |
| Oxnard to Fort Wayne | ~2,228 mi | 7–14 days | $10,026 – $13,368 | $11,530 – $15,373 |
| Modesto to Fort Wayne | ~2,235 mi | 7–14 days | $10,058 – $13,410 | $11,566 – $15,422 |
| Sacramento to Fort Wayne | ~2,242 mi | 7–14 days | $10,089 – $13,452 | $11,602 – $15,470 |
| Fremont to Indianapolis | ~2,244 mi | 7–14 days | $10,098 – $13,464 | $11,613 – $15,484 |
| San Jose to Indianapolis | ~2,245 mi | 7–14 days | $10,103 – $13,470 | $11,618 – $15,491 |
| Stockton to Fort Wayne | ~2,245 mi | 7–14 days | $10,103 – $13,470 | $11,618 – $15,491 |
| Oakland to Indianapolis | ~2,258 mi | 7–14 days | $10,161 – $13,548 | $11,685 – $15,580 |
| San Francisco to Indianapolis | ~2,267 mi | 7–14 days | $10,202 – $13,602 | $11,732 – $15,642 |
| Fremont to Fort Wayne | ~2,296 mi | 7–14 days | $10,332 – $13,776 | $11,882 – $15,842 |
| San Jose to Fort Wayne | ~2,297 mi | 7–14 days | $10,337 – $13,782 | $11,887 – $15,849 |
| Oakland to Fort Wayne | ~2,308 mi | 7–14 days | $10,386 – $13,848 | $11,944 – $15,925 |
| San Francisco to Fort Wayne | ~2,316 mi | 7–14 days | $10,422 – $13,896 | $11,985 – $15,980 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in California
288 of the 431 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,633 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 233 of 1,930 vehicle inspections (12.1%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 330 of 2,512 driver inspections (13.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meathead Movers IncSan Luis Obispo, CA · USDOT 921143 | 125 | 3 of 87 | 8 of 125 |
| Best California MoversNorth Hollywood, CA · USDOT 3489907 | 91 | 1 of 70 | 8 of 87 |
| Air Container TransferBrisbane, CA · USDOT 1701515 | 63 | 8 of 56 | 1 of 63 |
| Altar Boys MovingPacoima, CA · USDOT 2824890 | 63 | 3 of 33 | 5 of 56 |
| Move Happy AcmeLos Angeles, CA · USDOT 3136064 | 61 | 8 of 39 | 8 of 58 |
| American Hills Moving & Storage IncWest Hills, CA · USDOT 4128186 | 49 | 3 of 29 | 30 of 49 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,592 listed household-goods carriers are based in California, 431 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the California directory ranks them. At the Indiana end, 166 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Indiana, moving costs in Indiana, or the reverse trip, Indiana to California. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from California
California to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from California to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Los Angeles and Indianapolis, the distance is about 2,105 miles. From our model that is $9,473 – $12,630 for a two-bedroom home and $10,893 – $14,525 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,820 – $9,094 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,547 – $6,062. Across the 75 city pairs we price between California and Indiana, distances run from 1,952 to 2,316 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from California to Indiana take?
Los Angeles to Indianapolis is 5 days on the road (about 38 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for California to Indiana?
Yes. A move from California into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,592 listed movers based in California, 431 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within California.
What is the cheapest way to move from California to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,547 – $6,062 for a two-bedroom home over 2,105 miles against $9,473 – $12,630 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,820 – $9,094, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from California to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 9,740 people (±2,396) moved from California to Indiana that year, against about 7,654 (±3,693) from Indiana to California. That makes California the 4th-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.