Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Roseville, CA
About 429 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 Los Angeles, CA to Roseville, CA covers about 429 miles and is a move within California. Full-service movers cost $1,931 – $2,574 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 584 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 429 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 $1,931 – $2,574 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 Los Angeles to Roseville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,448 – $1,931 | $1,042 – $1,390 | $695 – $927 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,737 – $2,317 | $1,251 – $1,668 | $834 – $1,112 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,931 – $2,574 | $1,390 – $1,853 | $927 – $1,236 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,220 – $2,960 | $1,598 – $2,131 | $1,066 – $1,421 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,510 – $3,346 | $1,807 – $2,409 | $1,205 – $1,606 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,896 – $3,861 | $2,085 – $2,780 | $1,390 – $1,853 |
Transport only, for an estimated 429 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, Los Angeles to Roseville
429 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,145. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,931 to $2,574, 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 Los Angeles to Roseville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 584 people a year (±186) moved from Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles, to Placer County, CA, home to Roseville. Going the other way: about 484 people a year (±169). Movers from Los Angeles County make up 2.1% of the 27,292 people a year who moved into Placer 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 |
|---|---|
| Sacramento County, CA | 8,313 ±1,114 |
| Orange County, CA | 1,609 ±667 |
| Alameda County, CA | 1,379 ±455 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 1,088 ±363 |
| El Dorado County, CA | 1,056 ±347 |
Licensed movers at each end
524 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Los Angeles. 189 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.8% of their 950 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 · 2 mi | 31 trucks | 61 | 20.5% of 39 |
| Best California MoversUSDOT 3489907 | North Hollywood · 14 mi | 22 trucks | 91 | 1.4% of 70 |
| Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 2275944 | Pacoima · 17 mi | 17 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Altar Boys MovingUSDOT 2824890 | Pacoima · 17 mi | 15 trucks | 63 | 9.1% of 33 |
| Movers Services IncUSDOT 2660665 | Rancho Dominguez · 12 mi | 14 trucks | 16 | 7.1% of 14 |
| Pro Movers IncUSDOT 2211293 | Anaheim · 26 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Roseville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Roseville: Sierra Valley Moving (Sacramento, 11 trucks), Wind Dancer Moving Company (Rio Oso, 9 trucks), Auburn Moving Co Inc (Roseville, 7 trucks), Scott Heavy Movers Inc (North Highland, 6 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 429-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 Los Angeles to Roseville
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 429 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Roseville
A local move inside Roseville 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 Roseville are Sacramento (about 19 mi), Stockton (about 64 mi), Modesto (about 93 mi).
Other routes from Los Angeles
All routes from Los Angeles, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Oxnard, CA | ~65 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CA | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Los Angeles to San Diego, CA | 126 mi | $567 – $756 |
| Los Angeles to Las Vegas, NV | 271 mi | $1,220 – $1,626 |
| Los Angeles to Modesto, CA | ~340 mi | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| Los Angeles to Phoenix, AZ | 374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Los Angeles to San Francisco, CA | 383 mi | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| Los Angeles to Saint George, UT | ~391 mi | $1,760 – $2,346 |
Also moving to Roseville: from Sacramento, CA, from Modesto, CA, from San Francisco, CA, from Fremont, CA.
Los Angeles to Roseville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Los Angeles to Roseville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 429 miles cost about $1,448 – $1,931 for a studio, $1,931 – $2,574 for a two-bedroom home and $2,220 – $2,960 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Los Angeles to Roseville 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 Los Angeles to Roseville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $927 – $1,236 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,931 – $2,574 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,390 – $1,853.
Is Los Angeles to Roseville 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 Los Angeles to Roseville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 584 people a year (margin of error ±186) moved from Los Angeles County, which contains Los Angeles, to Placer County, which contains Roseville.
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.