Moving from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Los Angeles, CA
About 2,715 miles across a state line, from Florida into California, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL to Los Angeles, CA covers about 2,715 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $12,218 – $16,290 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 653 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,715 miles from Florida to California. 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 $12,218 – $16,290 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 49 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 Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,163 – $12,218 | $6,597 – $8,797 | $4,398 – $5,864 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,996 – $14,661 | $7,917 – $10,556 | $5,278 – $7,037 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,218 – $16,290 | $8,797 – $11,729 | $5,864 – $7,819 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,050 – $18,733 | $10,116 – $13,488 | $6,744 – $8,992 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,883 – $21,177 | $11,436 – $15,247 | $7,624 – $10,165 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,326 – $24,435 | $13,195 – $17,593 | $8,797 – $11,729 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,715 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, Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles
2,715 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $13,575. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $12,218 to $16,290, 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 Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 653 people a year (±262) moved from Broward County, FL, home to Fort Lauderdale, to Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles. Going the other way: about 1,047 people a year (±746). Movers from Broward County make up 0.3% of the 201,481 people a year who moved into Los Angeles County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 15,988 people a year (±3,031) moving from Florida to California and about 36,194 people a year (±5,759) from California to Florida — a net gain for Florida of about 20,206 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach County, FL | 13,389 ±1,322 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 10,416 ±1,160 |
| Orange County, FL | 4,137 ±961 |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 2,254 ±545 |
| Lee County, FL | 1,635 ±532 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 23,839 ±1,290 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 15,590 ±1,301 |
| Riverside County, CA | 10,232 ±1,091 |
| San Diego County, CA | 8,898 ±761 |
| Ventura County, CA | 6,625 ±810 |
Licensed movers at each end
206 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Fort Lauderdale (623 counting those licensed only inside Florida). 128 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 22.1% of their 511 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncUSDOT 614506 | Pompano Beach · 8 mi | 81 trucks | 104 | 22.2% of 54 |
| Armstrong Relocation Florida LLCUSDOT 1894774 | Pompano Beach · 11 mi | 46 trucks | 14 | 22.2% of 9 |
| Blvd Moving LLCUSDOT 2892909 | Pompano Beach · 8 mi | 35 trucks | 90 | 23.9% of 67 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncUSDOT 1434373 | Pompano Beach · 8 mi | 25 trucks | 4 | — |
| Top 10 Van Lines IncUSDOT 1151019 | Miami · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 26 | 23.1% of 13 |
| International Van Lines IncUSDOT 2293832 | Coral Springs · 13 mi | 20 trucks | 31 | 36.4% of 11 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Los Angeles end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Los Angeles: Move Happy Acme (Los Angeles, 31 trucks), Best California Movers (North Hollywood, 22 trucks), Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage Inc (Pacoima, 17 trucks), Altar Boys Moving (Pacoima, 15 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Florida into California, 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 Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles
Insist on a survey
Over 2,715 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 2,715 miles of handling.
Arriving in Los Angeles
A local move inside Los Angeles later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Los Angeles are Long Beach (about 23 mi), Santa Clarita (about 34 mi), Santa Ana (about 35 mi).
Other routes from Fort Lauderdale
All routes from Fort Lauderdale, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale to Miami, FL | ~28 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Port Saint Lucie, FL | ~95 mi | $455 – $733 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Cape Coral, FL | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Orlando, FL | ~214 mi | $963 – $1,284 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, FL | ~222 mi | $999 – $1,332 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Saint Petersburg, FL | ~223 mi | $1,004 – $1,338 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville, FL | ~327 mi | $1,472 – $1,962 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Jacksonville, FL | ~355 mi | $1,598 – $2,130 |
Also moving to Los Angeles: from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Oxnard, CA, from Moreno Valley, CA.
Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,715 miles cost about $9,163 – $12,218 for a studio, $12,218 – $16,290 for a two-bedroom home and $14,050 – $18,733 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 49 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 Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $5,864 – $7,819 for a two-bedroom home, against $12,218 – $16,290 with full-service movers; a moving container is $8,797 – $11,729.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles?
Yes. Fort Lauderdale is in Florida and Los Angeles is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 206 listed movers within 30 miles of Fort Lauderdale hold it.
How many people move from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 653 people a year (margin of error ±262) moved from Broward County, which contains Fort Lauderdale, to Los Angeles County, which contains Los Angeles.
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.