Moving from Omaha, NE to Moreno Valley, CA
About 1,476 miles across a state line, from Nebraska 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 Omaha, NE to Moreno Valley, CA covers about 1,476 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,642 – $8,856 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 165 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,476 miles from Nebraska 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 $6,642 – $8,856 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Omaha to Moreno Valley
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,982 – $6,642 | $3,587 – $4,782 | $2,391 – $3,188 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,978 – $7,970 | $4,304 – $5,739 | $2,869 – $3,826 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,642 – $8,856 | $4,782 – $6,376 | $3,188 – $4,251 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,638 – $10,184 | $5,500 – $7,333 | $3,666 – $4,889 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,635 – $11,513 | $6,217 – $8,289 | $4,145 – $5,526 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,963 – $13,284 | $7,173 – $9,564 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,476 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, Omaha to Moreno Valley
1,476 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,380. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,642 to $8,856, 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 Omaha to Moreno Valley
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 165 people a year (±116) moved from Douglas County, NE, home to Omaha, to Riverside County, CA, home to Moreno Valley. Going the other way: about 12 people a year (±21). Movers from Douglas County make up 0.1% of the 117,154 people a year who moved into Riverside County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,615 people a year (±1,020) moving from Nebraska to California and about 3,163 people a year (±1,057) from California to Nebraska — a net gain for Nebraska of about 1,548 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Sarpy County, NE | 6,215 ±816 |
| Lancaster County, NE | 3,870 ±713 |
| Pottawattamie County, IA | 1,015 ±284 |
| San Joaquin County, CA | 808 ±796 |
| Washington County, NE | 609 ±266 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 23,292 ±2,434 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 19,021 ±1,928 |
| Orange County, CA | 18,321 ±1,804 |
| San Diego County, CA | 15,263 ±2,340 |
| Sacramento County, CA | 1,828 ±939 |
Licensed movers at each end
34 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Omaha (46 counting those licensed only inside Nebraska). 22 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.7% of their 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Storage & Moving CompanyUSDOT 563314 | Omaha · 12 mi | 240 trucks | 73 | 20.7% of 29 |
| N&W Transfer, IncUSDOT 7585272 | Plattsmouth · 19 mi | 47 trucks | 0 | — |
| N & W Transfer IncUSDOT 53226 | Plattsmouth · 19 mi | 36 trucks | 73 | 25.0% of 24 |
| Firefighters on the MoveUSDOT 1686194 | Papillion · 11 mi | 23 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2590545 | Omaha · 4 mi | 20 trucks | 9 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncUSDOT 1119370 | Omaha · 5 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Moreno Valley end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Moreno Valley: Keep America Moving Inc (Moreno Valley, 15 trucks), Murrieta Moving (San Bernardino, 12 trucks), R & R Relocation LLC (Temecula, 9 trucks), Burgess Moving & Storage (Riverside, 8 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Nebraska 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 Omaha to Moreno Valley
Insist on a survey
Over 1,476 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 1,476 miles of handling.
Arriving in Moreno Valley
A local move inside Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley are Riverside (about 13 mi), San Bernardino (about 19 mi), Fontana (about 23 mi).
Other routes from Omaha
All routes from Omaha, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha to Lincoln, NE | ~59 mi | $505 – $817 |
| Omaha to Des Moines, IA | ~142 mi | $639 – $852 |
| Omaha to Sioux Falls, SD | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| Omaha to Kansas City, MO | ~193 mi | $869 – $1,158 |
| Omaha to Overland Park, KS | ~200 mi | $900 – $1,200 |
| Omaha to Minneapolis, MN | ~338 mi | $1,521 – $2,028 |
| Omaha to Fargo, ND | ~455 mi | $2,048 – $2,730 |
| Omaha to Denver, CO | ~567 mi | $2,552 – $3,402 |
Also moving to Moreno Valley: from Fontana, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from San Diego, CA.
Omaha to Moreno Valley moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Omaha to Moreno Valley?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,476 miles cost about $4,982 – $6,642 for a studio, $6,642 – $8,856 for a two-bedroom home and $7,638 – $10,184 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Omaha to Moreno Valley take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Omaha to Moreno Valley?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,188 – $4,251 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,642 – $8,856 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,782 – $6,376.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Omaha to Moreno Valley?
Yes. Omaha is in Nebraska and Moreno Valley is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 34 listed movers within 30 miles of Omaha hold it.
How many people move from Omaha to Moreno Valley each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 165 people a year (margin of error ±116) moved from Douglas County, which contains Omaha, to Riverside County, which contains Moreno Valley.
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.