Moving from Moreno Valley, CA to New York City, NY
About 2,793 miles across a state line, from California into New York, 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 New York City, NY covers about 2,793 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $12,569 – $16,758 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 254 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,793 miles from California to New York. 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 $12,569 – $16,758 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 51 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 New York City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,426 – $12,569 | $6,787 – $9,049 | $4,525 – $6,033 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,312 – $15,082 | $8,144 – $10,859 | $5,430 – $7,239 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,569 – $16,758 | $9,049 – $12,066 | $6,033 – $8,044 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,454 – $19,272 | $10,407 – $13,876 | $6,938 – $9,250 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,339 – $21,785 | $11,764 – $15,685 | $7,843 – $10,457 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,853 – $25,137 | $13,574 – $18,099 | $9,049 – $12,066 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,793 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 New York City
2,793 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $13,965. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $12,569 to $16,758, 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 New York City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 254 people a year (±163) moved from Riverside County, CA, home to Moreno Valley, to New York County, NY, home to New York City. Going the other way: about 154 people a year (±82). Movers from Riverside County make up 0.3% of the 98,721 people a year who moved into New York County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 31,367 people a year (±4,875) moving from California to New York and about 24,927 people a year (±3,680) from New York to California — a net gain for New York of about 6,440 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 |
|---|---|
| Kings County, NY | 12,241 ±1,085 |
| Queens County, NY | 5,938 ±795 |
| Bronx County, NY | 4,965 ±883 |
| Nassau County, NY | 3,494 ±841 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 3,342 ±656 |
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 New York City end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of New York City: Piece of Cake Moving (New York City, 340 trucks), Roadway Moving (New York City, 190 trucks), Great Moving Inc (Staten Island, 70 trucks), Great Moving & Storage Inc (South Plainfiel, 70 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into New York, 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 New York City
Insist on a survey
Over 2,793 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 2,793 miles of handling.
Arriving in New York City
A local move inside New York City later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $845 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,560 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from New York City are Jersey City (about 3 mi), Newark (about 10 mi), Paterson (about 19 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 New York City: from Jersey City, NJ, from Newark, NJ, from Paterson, NJ, from Mount Vernon, NY.
Moreno Valley to New York City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Moreno Valley to New York City?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,793 miles cost about $9,426 – $12,569 for a studio, $12,569 – $16,758 for a two-bedroom home and $14,454 – $19,272 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Moreno Valley to New York City take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 51 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 New York City?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $6,033 – $8,044 for a two-bedroom home, against $12,569 – $16,758 with full-service movers; a moving container is $9,049 – $12,066.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Moreno Valley to New York City?
Yes. Moreno Valley is in California and New York City is in New York, 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 New York City each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 254 people a year (margin of error ±163) moved from Riverside County, which contains Moreno Valley, to New York County, which contains New York City.
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.