Moving from California to New Hampshire
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Los Angeles and Manchester it is about 2,995 miles and 7 days on the road (about 54 hours of driving); the 50 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,936 to 3,109 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~2,995 miLos Angeles → Manchester
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $13,478+2-bedroom, movers
- 50City routes priced
In short
About 1,710 people moved from California to New Hampshire in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,143), and about 700 went the other way. Between Los Angeles and Manchester it is about 2,995 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $13,478 – $17,970 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 431 movers based in California hold interstate authority.
Who moves from California to New Hampshire
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,710 people a year (±1,143), against about 700 (±329) from New Hampshire to California, so New Hampshire gains about 1,010 people a year on this exchange. California is the 6th-largest of the 34 states sending people to New Hampshire; New Hampshire took in about 46,226 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | Hillsborough County | 191 ±187 |
| Los Angeles County | Grafton County | 190 ±134 |
| Alameda County | Rockingham County | 140 ±165* |
| San Diego County | Grafton County | 135 ±81 |
| San Diego County | Hillsborough County | 103 ±68 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Los Angeles to Manchester, 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 New Hampshire.
Cost of moving from California to New Hampshire
At about 2,995 miles, full-service movers should land around $13,478 – $17,970 for a two-bedroom home and $15,499 – $20,665 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,704 – $12,938; a freight trailer is $6,469 – $8,626.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $10,108 – $13,478 | $7,278 – $9,704 | $4,852 – $6,469 |
| 1 bedroom | $12,130 – $16,173 | $8,733 – $11,645 | $5,822 – $7,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,478 – $17,970 | $9,704 – $12,938 | $6,469 – $8,626 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,499 – $20,665 | $11,159 – $14,879 | $7,440 – $9,919 |
| 4 bedrooms | $17,521 – $23,361 | $12,615 – $16,820 | $8,410 – $11,213 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $20,216 – $26,955 | $14,556 – $19,408 | $9,704 – $12,938 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,995 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 New Hampshire
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino to Manchester | ~2,936 mi | 7–14 days | $13,212 – $17,616 | $15,194 – $20,258 |
| San Bernardino to Nashua | ~2,936 mi | 7–14 days | $13,212 – $17,616 | $15,194 – $20,258 |
| Moreno Valley to Manchester | ~2,939 mi | 7–14 days | $13,226 – $17,634 | $15,209 – $20,279 |
| Moreno Valley to Nashua | ~2,939 mi | 7–14 days | $13,226 – $17,634 | $15,209 – $20,279 |
| Fontana to Manchester | ~2,947 mi | 7–14 days | $13,262 – $17,682 | $15,251 – $20,334 |
| Fontana to Nashua | ~2,947 mi | 7–14 days | $13,262 – $17,682 | $15,251 – $20,334 |
| Riverside to Manchester | ~2,949 mi | 7–14 days | $13,271 – $17,694 | $15,261 – $20,348 |
| Riverside to Nashua | ~2,949 mi | 7–14 days | $13,271 – $17,694 | $15,261 – $20,348 |
| Ontario to Manchester | ~2,958 mi | 7–14 days | $13,311 – $17,748 | $15,308 – $20,410 |
| Ontario to Nashua | ~2,958 mi | 7–14 days | $13,311 – $17,748 | $15,308 – $20,410 |
| Lancaster to Manchester | ~2,967 mi | 7–14 days | $13,352 – $17,802 | $15,354 – $20,472 |
| Lancaster to Nashua | ~2,967 mi | 7–14 days | $13,352 – $17,802 | $15,354 – $20,472 |
| Anaheim to Manchester | ~2,974 mi | 7–14 days | $13,383 – $17,844 | $15,390 – $20,521 |
| Anaheim to Nashua | ~2,974 mi | 7–14 days | $13,383 – $17,844 | $15,390 – $20,521 |
| Chula Vista to Nashua | ~2,977 mi | 7–14 days | $13,397 – $17,862 | $15,406 – $20,541 |
| Chula Vista to Manchester | ~2,978 mi | 7–14 days | $13,401 – $17,868 | $15,411 – $20,548 |
| Irvine to Nashua | ~2,981 mi | 7–14 days | $13,415 – $17,886 | $15,427 – $20,569 |
| Irvine to Manchester | ~2,982 mi | 7–14 days | $13,419 – $17,892 | $15,432 – $20,576 |
| San Diego to Nashua | ~2,983 mi | 7–14 days | $13,424 – $17,898 | $15,437 – $20,583 |
| San Diego to Manchester | ~2,984 mi | 7–14 days | $13,428 – $17,904 | $15,442 – $20,590 |
| Santa Ana to Manchester | ~2,986 mi | 7–14 days | $13,437 – $17,916 | $15,453 – $20,603 |
| Santa Ana to Nashua | ~2,986 mi | 7–14 days | $13,437 – $17,916 | $15,453 – $20,603 |
| Fresno to Manchester | ~2,989 mi | 7–14 days | $13,451 – $17,934 | $15,468 – $20,624 |
| Fresno to Nashua | ~2,990 mi | 7–14 days | $13,455 – $17,940 | $15,473 – $20,631 |
| Bakersfield to Manchester | ~2,994 mi | 7–14 days | $13,473 – $17,964 | $15,494 – $20,659 |
| Bakersfield to Nashua | ~2,994 mi | 7–14 days | $13,473 – $17,964 | $15,494 – $20,659 |
| Los Angeles to Manchester | ~2,995 mi | 7–14 days | $13,478 – $17,970 | $15,499 – $20,665 |
| Los Angeles to Nashua | ~2,995 mi | 7–14 days | $13,478 – $17,970 | $15,499 – $20,665 |
| Santa Clarita to Manchester | ~2,997 mi | 7–14 days | $13,487 – $17,982 | $15,509 – $20,679 |
| Santa Clarita to Nashua | ~2,997 mi | 7–14 days | $13,487 – $17,982 | $15,509 – $20,679 |
| Long Beach to Manchester | ~3,003 mi | 7–14 days | $13,514 – $18,018 | $15,541 – $20,721 |
| Long Beach to Nashua | ~3,003 mi | 7–14 days | $13,514 – $18,018 | $15,541 – $20,721 |
| Roseville to Manchester | ~3,012 mi | 7–14 days | $13,554 – $18,072 | $15,587 – $20,783 |
| Roseville to Nashua | ~3,014 mi | 7–14 days | $13,563 – $18,084 | $15,597 – $20,797 |
| Sacramento to Manchester | ~3,028 mi | 7–14 days | $13,626 – $18,168 | $15,670 – $20,893 |
| Modesto to Manchester | ~3,030 mi | 7–14 days | $13,635 – $18,180 | $15,680 – $20,907 |
| Sacramento to Nashua | ~3,030 mi | 7–14 days | $13,635 – $18,180 | $15,680 – $20,907 |
| Modesto to Nashua | ~3,032 mi | 7–14 days | $13,644 – $18,192 | $15,691 – $20,921 |
| Stockton to Manchester | ~3,036 mi | 7–14 days | $13,662 – $18,216 | $15,711 – $20,948 |
| Stockton to Nashua | ~3,039 mi | 7–14 days | $13,676 – $18,234 | $15,727 – $20,969 |
| Oxnard to Manchester | ~3,046 mi | 7–14 days | $13,707 – $18,276 | $15,763 – $21,017 |
| Oxnard to Nashua | ~3,047 mi | 7–14 days | $13,712 – $18,282 | $15,768 – $21,024 |
| Fremont to Manchester | ~3,089 mi | 7–14 days | $13,901 – $18,534 | $15,986 – $21,314 |
| Fremont to Nashua | ~3,091 mi | 7–14 days | $13,910 – $18,546 | $15,996 – $21,328 |
| San Jose to Manchester | ~3,091 mi | 7–14 days | $13,910 – $18,546 | $15,996 – $21,328 |
| San Jose to Nashua | ~3,094 mi | 7–14 days | $13,923 – $18,564 | $16,011 – $21,349 |
| Oakland to Manchester | ~3,098 mi | 7–14 days | $13,941 – $18,588 | $16,032 – $21,376 |
| Oakland to Nashua | ~3,100 mi | 7–14 days | $13,950 – $18,600 | $16,042 – $21,390 |
| San Francisco to Manchester | ~3,106 mi | 7–14 days | $13,977 – $18,636 | $16,074 – $21,431 |
| San Francisco to Nashua | ~3,109 mi | 7–14 days | $13,991 – $18,654 | $16,089 – $21,452 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in California
288 of the 431 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,633 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 233 of 1,930 vehicle inspections (12.1%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 330 of 2,512 driver inspections (13.1%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meathead Movers IncSan Luis Obispo, CA · USDOT 921143 | 125 | 3 of 87 | 8 of 125 |
| Best California MoversNorth Hollywood, CA · USDOT 3489907 | 91 | 1 of 70 | 8 of 87 |
| Air Container TransferBrisbane, CA · USDOT 1701515 | 63 | 8 of 56 | 1 of 63 |
| Altar Boys MovingPacoima, CA · USDOT 2824890 | 63 | 3 of 33 | 5 of 56 |
| Move Happy AcmeLos Angeles, CA · USDOT 3136064 | 61 | 8 of 39 | 8 of 58 |
| American Hills Moving & Storage IncWest Hills, CA · USDOT 4128186 | 49 | 3 of 29 | 30 of 49 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,592 listed household-goods carriers are based in California, 431 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the California directory ranks them. At the New Hampshire end, 40 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New Hampshire, moving costs in New Hampshire, or the reverse trip, New Hampshire to California. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from California
California to New Hampshire moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from California to New Hampshire?
Between the two states' main cities, Los Angeles and Manchester, the distance is about 2,995 miles. From our model that is $13,478 – $17,970 for a two-bedroom home and $15,499 – $20,665 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,704 – $12,938 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,469 – $8,626. Across the 50 city pairs we price between California and New Hampshire, distances run from 2,936 to 3,109 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from California to New Hampshire take?
Los Angeles to Manchester is 7 days on the road (about 54 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 New Hampshire?
Yes. A move from California into New Hampshire is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,592 listed movers based in California, 431 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within California.
What is the cheapest way to move from California to New Hampshire?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,469 – $8,626 for a two-bedroom home over 2,995 miles against $13,478 – $17,970 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,704 – $12,938, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from California to New Hampshire each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,710 people (±1,143) moved from California to New Hampshire that year, against about 700 (±329) from New Hampshire to California. That makes California the 6th-largest source of new residents for New Hampshire among the states.