Moving from Moreno Valley, CA to Jacksonville, FL
About 2,431 miles across a state line, from California into Florida, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Moreno Valley, CA to Jacksonville, FL covers about 2,431 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $10,940 – $14,586 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 146 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,431 miles from California to Florida. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $10,940 – $14,586 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Moreno Valley to Jacksonville
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,205 – $10,940 | $5,907 – $7,876 | $3,938 – $5,251 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,846 – $13,127 | $7,089 – $9,452 | $4,726 – $6,301 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,940 – $14,586 | $7,876 – $10,502 | $5,251 – $7,001 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,580 – $16,774 | $9,058 – $12,077 | $6,039 – $8,051 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,221 – $18,962 | $10,239 – $13,652 | $6,826 – $9,102 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,409 – $21,879 | $11,815 – $15,753 | $7,876 – $10,502 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,431 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, Moreno Valley to Jacksonville
2,431 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $12,155. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $10,940 to $14,586, 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 Moreno Valley to Jacksonville
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 146 people a year (±120) moved from Riverside County, CA, home to Moreno Valley, to Duval County, FL, home to Jacksonville. Going the other way: about 47 people a year (±60). Movers from Riverside County make up 0.3% of the 49,529 people a year who moved into Duval County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 36,194 people a year (±5,759) moving from California to Florida and about 15,988 people a year (±3,031) from Florida to California — a net gain for Florida of about 20,206 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| San Bernardino County, CA | 18,899 ±2,121 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 10,232 ±1,091 |
| Orange County, CA | 9,536 ±1,249 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,201 ±1,135 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,651 ±799 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clay County, FL | 3,892 ±982 |
| St. Johns County, FL | 3,041 ±580 |
| Leon County, FL | 1,883 ±680 |
| Orange County, FL | 1,707 ±643 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 1,459 ±919 |
Licensed movers at each end
27 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Moreno Valley (94 counting those licensed only inside California). 16 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 28.3% of their 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep America Moving IncUSDOT 1851509 | Moreno Valley · 5 mi | 15 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| Murrieta MovingUSDOT 1076656 | San Bernardino · 13 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 2 |
| R & R Relocation LLCUSDOT 4316695 | Temecula · 30 mi | 9 trucks | 12 | 30.0% of 10 |
| Redlands MovingUSDOT 2774641 | San Bernardino · 13 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Merit Moving SystemsUSDOT 1839600 | Corona · 23 mi | 6 trucks | 4 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Big Deahl's MoversUSDOT 3295324 | Rancho Cucamonga · 25 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Jacksonville end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Jacksonville: Suddath Workplace Solutions (Jacksonville, 193 trucks), Reads Moving Systems of Florida Inc (Jacksonville, 36 trucks), American Safety Movers Inc (Jacksonville, 30 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Jacksonville LLC (Jacksonville, 12 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Florida, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Moreno Valley to Jacksonville
Insist on a survey
Over 2,431 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,431 miles of handling.
Arriving in Jacksonville
A local move inside Jacksonville later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $455 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $759 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Jacksonville are Gainesville (about 71 mi), Orlando (about 145 mi), Savannah (about 146 mi).
Other routes from Moreno Valley
All routes from Moreno Valley, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley to Fontana, CA | ~23 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Anaheim, CA | ~37 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Los Angeles, CA | ~70 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to San Diego, CA | ~97 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Moreno Valley to Oxnard, CA | ~135 mi | $608 – $810 |
| Moreno Valley to Bakersfield, CA | ~167 mi | $752 – $1,002 |
| Moreno Valley to Las Vegas, NV | ~226 mi | $1,017 – $1,356 |
| Moreno Valley to Fresno, CA | ~283 mi | $1,274 – $1,698 |
Also moving to Jacksonville: from Gainesville, FL, from Orlando, FL, from Savannah, GA, from Tallahassee, FL.
Moreno Valley to Jacksonville moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Moreno Valley to Jacksonville?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,431 miles cost about $8,205 – $10,940 for a studio, $10,940 – $14,586 for a two-bedroom home and $12,580 – $16,774 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Moreno Valley to Jacksonville take?
The drive is 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Moreno Valley to Jacksonville?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $5,251 – $7,001 for a two-bedroom home, against $10,940 – $14,586 with full-service movers; a moving container is $7,876 – $10,502.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Moreno Valley to Jacksonville?
Yes. Moreno Valley is in California and Jacksonville is in Florida, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 27 listed movers within 30 miles of Moreno Valley hold it.
How many people move from Moreno Valley to Jacksonville each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 146 people a year (margin of error ±120) moved from Riverside County, which contains Moreno Valley, to Duval County, which contains Jacksonville.
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.