Moving from Lancaster, CA to Moreno Valley, CA
At about 90 miles, Lancaster to Moreno Valley is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. At 90 miles the drive is on the clock too — about 2 hours each way — so expect travel time billed above the flat fee.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Lancaster, CA to Moreno Valley, CA covers about 90 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 23,292 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 90 miles, crews cover Lancaster to Moreno Valley in a single day — about 2 hours on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Lancaster to Moreno Valley
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Lancaster to Moreno Valley
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $44–$56 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $515 to $859. The 90 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Lancaster to Moreno Valley
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 23,292 people a year (±2,434) moved from Los Angeles County, CA, home to Lancaster, to Riverside County, CA, home to Moreno Valley. Going the other way: about 10,232 people a year (±1,091). Movers from Los Angeles County make up 19.9% of the 117,154 people a year who moved into Riverside County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 38,761 ±2,562 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 34,920 ±2,839 |
| Riverside County, CA | 23,292 ±2,434 |
| Clark County, NV | 12,873 ±1,782 |
| Kern County, CA | 10,503 ±1,253 |
| 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
34 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Lancaster. 11 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 5.0% of their 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Quality Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 659014 | Santa Clarita · 26 mi | 9 trucks | 18 | 0.0% of 14 |
| Local Moving Services IncUSDOT 2852465 | Valencia · 27 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| C & M Relocation ServiceUSDOT 1005481 | Van Nuys · 26 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Camelot MoversUSDOT 501984 | Valencia · 30 mi | 5 trucks | 14 | 28.6% of 7 |
| Joanne PedrowUSDOT 50232 | Lancaster · 16 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| J&G Full Service Moving LLCUSDOT 3700355 | Santa Clarita · 26 mi | 4 trucks | 27 | 0.0% of 18 |
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 90-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Lancaster to Moreno Valley
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $44 to $56 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
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 Lancaster
All routes from Lancaster, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster to Los Angeles, CA | ~52 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Lancaster to Ontario, CA | ~65 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Lancaster to Anaheim, CA | ~73 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Lancaster to Long Beach, CA | ~74 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Lancaster to San Bernardino, CA | ~74 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Lancaster to Riverside, CA | ~80 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Lancaster to Irvine, CA | ~86 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Lancaster to San Diego, CA | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
Also moving to Moreno Valley: from Fontana, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from San Diego, CA, from Oxnard, CA.
Lancaster to Moreno Valley moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Lancaster to Moreno Valley?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $515 – $859; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $867 – $1,587. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 90 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Lancaster to Moreno Valley take?
One day. The drive is about 2 hours, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Lancaster to Moreno Valley?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 90 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Moreno Valley each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 23,292 people a year (margin of error ±2,434) moved from Los Angeles County, which contains Lancaster, 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.