Moving from Annapolis, MD to Los Angeles, CA
About 2,708 miles across a state line, from Maryland 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 Annapolis, MD to Los Angeles, CA covers about 2,708 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $12,186 – $16,248 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 372 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,708 miles from Maryland 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 $12,186 – $16,248 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 Annapolis to Los Angeles
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,140 – $12,186 | $6,580 – $8,774 | $4,387 – $5,849 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,967 – $14,623 | $7,897 – $10,529 | $5,264 – $7,019 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,186 – $16,248 | $8,774 – $11,699 | $5,849 – $7,799 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,014 – $18,685 | $10,090 – $13,453 | $6,727 – $8,969 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,842 – $21,122 | $11,406 – $15,208 | $7,604 – $10,139 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,279 – $24,372 | $13,161 – $17,548 | $8,774 – $11,699 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,708 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, Annapolis to Los Angeles
2,708 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $13,540. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $12,186 to $16,248, 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 Annapolis to Los Angeles
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 372 people a year (±231) moved from Anne Arundel County, MD, home to Annapolis, to Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles. Going the other way: about 244 people a year (±265). Movers from Anne Arundel County make up 0.2% 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 8,901 people a year (±2,151) moving from Maryland to California and about 11,078 people a year (±3,398) from California to Maryland — a net gain for Maryland of about 2,177 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Baltimore County, MD | 2,948 ±477 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 2,926 ±795 |
| Howard County, MD | 1,950 ±556 |
| Baltimore City, MD | 1,656 ±433 |
| Onslow County, NC | 1,272 ±1,354 |
| 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
94 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Annapolis (212 counting those licensed only inside Maryland). 64 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.6% of their 426 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Van Lines IncUSDOT 388638 | Temple Hills · 26 mi | 72 trucks | 94 | 37.7% of 53 |
| Perry Moving ServicesUSDOT 966254 | Baltimore · 23 mi | 28 trucks | 21 | 15.8% of 19 |
| Two Men and A Truck Annapolis MDUSDOT 2527384 | Columbia · 24 mi | 23 trucks | 15 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Bookstore Movers LLCUSDOT 2005212 | Hyattsville · 24 mi | 23 trucks | 36 | 8.7% of 23 |
| Metropolitan Moving & StorageUSDOT 1326082 | Laurel · 18 mi | 12 trucks | 23 | 22.2% of 9 |
| New Horizon Movers IncUSDOT 4371650 | Glen Burnie · 14 mi | 11 trucks | 61 | 22.5% of 40 |
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 Maryland 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 Annapolis to Los Angeles
Insist on a survey
Over 2,708 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 2,708 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 Annapolis
All routes from Annapolis, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis to Baltimore, MD | ~26 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Washington, DC | ~35 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Arlington, VA | ~38 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Dover, DE | ~62 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Frederick, MD | ~67 mi | $485 – $803 |
| Annapolis to Chicago, IL | ~721 mi | $3,245 – $4,326 |
Also moving to Los Angeles: from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Oxnard, CA, from Moreno Valley, CA.
Annapolis to Los Angeles moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Annapolis to Los Angeles?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,708 miles cost about $9,140 – $12,186 for a studio, $12,186 – $16,248 for a two-bedroom home and $14,014 – $18,685 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Annapolis 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 Annapolis to Los Angeles?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $5,849 – $7,799 for a two-bedroom home, against $12,186 – $16,248 with full-service movers; a moving container is $8,774 – $11,699.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Annapolis to Los Angeles?
Yes. Annapolis is in Maryland and Los Angeles is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 94 listed movers within 30 miles of Annapolis hold it.
How many people move from Annapolis to Los Angeles each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 372 people a year (margin of error ±231) moved from Anne Arundel County, which contains Annapolis, 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.