Moving from Californiato Mississippi
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Los Angeles and Jackson it is about 1,891 miles and 4 days on the road (about 34 hours of driving); the 50 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,819 to 2,289 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Los Angeles to Jackson, 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 Mississippi.
Cost of moving from California to Mississippi
At about 1,891 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,510 – $11,346 for a two-bedroom home and $9,786 – $13,048 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,127 – $8,169; a freight trailer is $4,085 – $5,446.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,382 – $8,510 | $4,595 – $6,127 | $3,063 – $4,085 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,659 – $10,211 | $5,514 – $7,352 | $3,676 – $4,901 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,510 – $11,346 | $6,127 – $8,169 | $4,085 – $5,446 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,786 – $13,048 | $7,046 – $9,394 | $4,697 – $6,263 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,062 – $14,750 | $7,965 – $10,620 | $5,310 – $7,080 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,764 – $17,019 | $9,190 – $12,254 | $6,127 – $8,169 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,891 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 Mississippi
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 25 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista to Jackson | ~1,819 mi | 7–14 days | $8,186 – $10,914 | $9,413 – $12,551 |
| Moreno Valley to Jackson | ~1,823 mi | 7–14 days | $8,204 – $10,938 | $9,434 – $12,579 |
| San Bernardino to Jackson | ~1,828 mi | 7–14 days | $8,226 – $10,968 | $9,460 – $12,613 |
| San Diego to Jackson | ~1,828 mi | 7–14 days | $8,226 – $10,968 | $9,460 – $12,613 |
| Riverside to Jackson | ~1,835 mi | 7–14 days | $8,258 – $11,010 | $9,496 – $12,662 |
| Fontana to Jackson | ~1,839 mi | 7–14 days | $8,276 – $11,034 | $9,517 – $12,689 |
| Ontario to Jackson | ~1,849 mi | 7–14 days | $8,321 – $11,094 | $9,569 – $12,758 |
| Anaheim to Jackson | ~1,860 mi | 7–14 days | $8,370 – $11,160 | $9,626 – $12,834 |
| Irvine to Jackson | ~1,862 mi | 7–14 days | $8,379 – $11,172 | $9,636 – $12,848 |
| Santa Ana to Jackson | ~1,869 mi | 7–14 days | $8,411 – $11,214 | $9,672 – $12,896 |
| Lancaster to Jackson | ~1,884 mi | 7–14 days | $8,478 – $11,304 | $9,750 – $13,000 |
| Long Beach to Jackson | ~1,890 mi | 7–14 days | $8,505 – $11,340 | $9,781 – $13,041 |
| Los Angeles to Jackson | ~1,891 mi | 7–14 days | $8,510 – $11,346 | $9,786 – $13,048 |
| Santa Clarita to Jackson | ~1,907 mi | 7–14 days | $8,582 – $11,442 | $9,869 – $13,158 |
| Chula Vista to Gulfport | ~1,921 mi | 7–14 days | $8,645 – $11,526 | $9,941 – $13,255 |
| San Diego to Gulfport | ~1,931 mi | 7–14 days | $8,690 – $11,586 | $9,993 – $13,324 |
| Moreno Valley to Gulfport | ~1,933 mi | 7–14 days | $8,699 – $11,598 | $10,003 – $13,338 |
| San Bernardino to Gulfport | ~1,939 mi | 7–14 days | $8,726 – $11,634 | $10,034 – $13,379 |
| Bakersfield to Jackson | ~1,940 mi | 7–14 days | $8,730 – $11,640 | $10,040 – $13,386 |
| Riverside to Gulfport | ~1,945 mi | 7–14 days | $8,753 – $11,670 | $10,065 – $13,421 |
| Fontana to Gulfport | ~1,950 mi | 7–14 days | $8,775 – $11,700 | $10,091 – $13,455 |
| Oxnard to Jackson | ~1,955 mi | 7–14 days | $8,798 – $11,730 | $10,117 – $13,490 |
| Ontario to Gulfport | ~1,960 mi | 7–14 days | $8,820 – $11,760 | $10,143 – $13,524 |
| Anaheim to Gulfport | ~1,970 mi | 7–14 days | $8,865 – $11,820 | $10,195 – $13,593 |
| Irvine to Gulfport | ~1,971 mi | 7–14 days | $8,870 – $11,826 | $10,200 – $13,600 |
| Santa Ana to Gulfport | ~1,978 mi | 7–14 days | $8,901 – $11,868 | $10,236 – $13,648 |
| Fresno to Jackson | ~1,989 mi | 7–14 days | $8,951 – $11,934 | $10,293 – $13,724 |
| Lancaster to Gulfport | ~1,999 mi | 7–14 days | $8,996 – $11,994 | $10,345 – $13,793 |
| Long Beach to Gulfport | ~1,999 mi | 7–14 days | $8,996 – $11,994 | $10,345 – $13,793 |
| Los Angeles to Gulfport | ~2,002 mi | 7–14 days | $9,009 – $12,012 | $10,360 – $13,814 |
| Santa Clarita to Gulfport | ~2,020 mi | 7–14 days | $9,090 – $12,120 | $10,454 – $13,938 |
| Bakersfield to Gulfport | ~2,058 mi | 7–14 days | $9,261 – $12,348 | $10,650 – $14,200 |
| Oxnard to Gulfport | ~2,067 mi | 7–14 days | $9,302 – $12,402 | $10,697 – $14,262 |
| Modesto to Jackson | ~2,070 mi | 7–14 days | $9,315 – $12,420 | $10,712 – $14,283 |
| Stockton to Jackson | ~2,091 mi | 7–14 days | $9,410 – $12,546 | $10,821 – $14,428 |
| Roseville to Jackson | ~2,096 mi | 7–14 days | $9,432 – $12,576 | $10,847 – $14,462 |
| Sacramento to Jackson | ~2,105 mi | 7–14 days | $9,473 – $12,630 | $10,893 – $14,525 |
| Fresno to Gulfport | ~2,114 mi | 7–14 days | $9,513 – $12,684 | $10,940 – $14,587 |
| San Jose to Jackson | ~2,126 mi | 7–14 days | $9,567 – $12,756 | $11,002 – $14,669 |
| Fremont to Jackson | ~2,129 mi | 7–14 days | $9,581 – $12,774 | $11,018 – $14,690 |
| Oakland to Jackson | ~2,151 mi | 7–14 days | $9,680 – $12,906 | $11,131 – $14,842 |
| San Francisco to Jackson | ~2,160 mi | 7–14 days | $9,720 – $12,960 | $11,178 – $14,904 |
| Modesto to Gulfport | ~2,198 mi | 7–14 days | $9,891 – $13,188 | $11,375 – $15,166 |
| Stockton to Gulfport | ~2,221 mi | 7–14 days | $9,995 – $13,326 | $11,494 – $15,325 |
| Roseville to Gulfport | ~2,229 mi | 7–14 days | $10,031 – $13,374 | $11,535 – $15,380 |
| Sacramento to Gulfport | ~2,238 mi | 7–14 days | $10,071 – $13,428 | $11,582 – $15,442 |
| San Jose to Gulfport | ~2,253 mi | 7–14 days | $10,139 – $13,518 | $11,659 – $15,546 |
| Fremont to Gulfport | ~2,257 mi | 7–14 days | $10,157 – $13,542 | $11,680 – $15,573 |
| Oakland to Gulfport | ~2,280 mi | 7–14 days | $10,260 – $13,680 | $11,799 – $15,732 |
| San Francisco to Gulfport | ~2,289 mi | 7–14 days | $10,301 – $13,734 | $11,846 – $15,794 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,891 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in California
1,617 household-goods carriers in California are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Air Container Transfer, Brisbane · USDOT 1701515 · 60 trucks
- Meathead Movers Inc, San Luis Obispo · USDOT 921143 · 53 trucks
- Waters Moving & Storage Inc, Martinez · USDOT 1125579 · 35 trucks
- Move Happy Acme, Los Angeles · USDOT 3136064 · 31 trucks
- Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage Llc, Union City · USDOT 2970 · 25 trucks
At the Mississippi end
53 household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Jackson runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $8,510 – $11,346 | $10,638 – $14,183 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,786 – $13,048 | $12,233 – $16,310 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from California
California to Mississippi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from California to Mississippi?
Between the two states' main cities, Los Angeles and Jackson, the distance is about 1,891 miles. From our model that is $8,510 – $11,346 for a two-bedroom home and $9,786 – $13,048 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,127 – $8,169 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,085 – $5,446. Across the 50 city pairs we price between California and Mississippi, distances run from 1,819 to 2,289 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from California to Mississippi take?
Los Angeles to Jackson is 4 days on the road (about 34 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 Mississippi?
Yes. Any move that crosses from California into Mississippi is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from California to Mississippi?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,085 – $5,446 for a two-bedroom home over 1,891 miles against $8,510 – $11,346 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $12,233 – $16,310 rather than $9,786 – $13,048.