Moving from Oxnard, CA to New York City, NY
About 2,905 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 Oxnard, CA to New York City, NY covers about 2,905 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $13,073 – $17,430 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 120 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,905 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 $13,073 – $17,430 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 53 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 Oxnard to New York City
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,804 – $13,073 | $7,059 – $9,412 | $4,706 – $6,275 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,765 – $15,687 | $8,471 – $11,295 | $5,647 – $7,530 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,073 – $17,430 | $9,412 – $12,550 | $6,275 – $8,366 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,033 – $20,044 | $10,824 – $14,432 | $7,216 – $9,621 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,994 – $22,659 | $12,236 – $16,314 | $8,157 – $10,876 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,609 – $26,145 | $14,118 – $18,824 | $9,412 – $12,550 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,905 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, Oxnard to New York City
2,905 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $14,525. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $13,073 to $17,430, 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 Oxnard to New York City
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 120 people a year (±68) moved from Ventura County, CA, home to Oxnard, to New York County, NY, home to New York City. Going the other way: about 132 people a year (±87). Movers from Ventura County make up 0.1% 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 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 6,625 ±810 |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | 1,670 ±622 |
| Clark County, NV | 1,060 ±402 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 964 ±476 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 948 ±279 |
| 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
6 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Oxnard (26 counting those licensed only inside California). 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twentyfour7 MsiUSDOT 1821147 | Carpinteria · 24 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Freedom Moving CompanyUSDOT 3607487 | Simi Valey · 25 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Pleasant RelocationUSDOT 2526974 | Agoura · 26 mi | 2 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Attention to Detail Moving IncUSDOT 2631957 | Camarillo · 12 mi | 1 truck | 6 | 33.3% of 6 |
| Let's Get Moving Thousand OaksUSDOT 4408072 | Simi Valley · 25 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Rd Moving LLCUSDOT 3622990 | Piru · 30 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
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 Oxnard to New York City
Insist on a survey
Over 2,905 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 2,905 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 Oxnard
All routes from Oxnard, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard to Los Angeles, CA | ~65 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Oxnard to Bakersfield, CA | ~94 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Oxnard to Anaheim, CA | ~101 mi | $455 – $606 |
| Oxnard to Fontana, CA | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Oxnard to Moreno Valley, CA | ~135 mi | $608 – $810 |
| Oxnard to San Diego, CA | ~182 mi | $819 – $1,092 |
| Oxnard to San Jose, CA | ~308 mi | $1,386 – $1,848 |
| Oxnard to Las Vegas, NV | ~311 mi | $1,400 – $1,866 |
Also moving to New York City: from Jersey City, NJ, from Newark, NJ, from Paterson, NJ, from Mount Vernon, NY.
Oxnard to New York City moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oxnard to New York City?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,905 miles cost about $9,804 – $13,073 for a studio, $13,073 – $17,430 for a two-bedroom home and $15,033 – $20,044 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Oxnard to New York City take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 53 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 Oxnard to New York City?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $6,275 – $8,366 for a two-bedroom home, against $13,073 – $17,430 with full-service movers; a moving container is $9,412 – $12,550.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Oxnard to New York City?
Yes. Oxnard 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. 6 listed movers within 30 miles of Oxnard hold it.
How many people move from Oxnard to New York City each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 120 people a year (margin of error ±68) moved from Ventura County, which contains Oxnard, 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.