Moving from Tulsa, OK to Long Beach, CA
About 1,475 miles across a state line, from Oklahoma 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 Tulsa, OK to Long Beach, CA covers about 1,475 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,638 – $8,850 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 249 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,475 miles from Oklahoma 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 $6,638 – $8,850 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 Tulsa to Long Beach
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,978 – $6,638 | $3,584 – $4,779 | $2,390 – $3,186 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,974 – $7,965 | $4,301 – $5,735 | $2,867 – $3,823 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,638 – $8,850 | $4,779 – $6,372 | $3,186 – $4,248 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,633 – $10,177 | $5,496 – $7,328 | $3,664 – $4,885 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,629 – $11,505 | $6,213 – $8,284 | $4,142 – $5,522 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,956 – $13,275 | $7,169 – $9,558 | $4,779 – $6,372 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,475 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, Tulsa to Long Beach
1,475 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,375. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,638 to $8,850, 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 Tulsa to Long Beach
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 249 people a year (±143) moved from Tulsa County, OK, home to Tulsa, to Los Angeles County, CA, home to Long Beach. Going the other way: about 418 people a year (±208). Movers from Tulsa County make up 0.1% 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 2,694 people a year (±1,455) moving from Oklahoma to California and about 11,605 people a year (±2,566) from California to Oklahoma — a net gain for Oklahoma of about 8,911 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wagoner County, OK | 3,466 ±412 |
| Rogers County, OK | 2,948 ±347 |
| Oklahoma County, OK | 1,642 ±386 |
| Payne County, OK | 1,438 ±359 |
| Creek County, OK | 1,401 ±278 |
| 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
9 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tulsa (50 counting those licensed only inside Oklahoma). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.4% of their 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle Moving CompanyUSDOT 1017321 | Broken Arrow · 13 mi | 12 trucks | 4 | 25.0% of 4 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Tulsa LLCUSDOT 1603843 | Tulsa · 9 mi | 10 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Accent Moving and Storage IncUSDOT 738121 | Broken Arrow · 13 mi | 8 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Two Scots MovingUSDOT 898256 | Tulsa · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Robbob Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 572983 | Tulsa · 7 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Lets Get Moving TulsaUSDOT 4407314 | Tulsa · 11 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Long Beach end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Long Beach: Move Happy Acme (Los Angeles, 31 trucks), Movers Services Inc (Rancho Dominguez, 14 trucks), Pro Movers Inc (Anaheim, 13 trucks), Nelson Moving & Storage Inc (Lake Forest, 13 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Oklahoma 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 Tulsa to Long Beach
Insist on a survey
Over 1,475 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 1,475 miles of handling.
Arriving in Long Beach
A local move inside Long Beach 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 Long Beach are Santa Ana (about 21 mi), Los Angeles (about 23 mi), Irvine (about 29 mi).
Other routes from Tulsa
All routes from Tulsa, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa to Oklahoma City, OK | ~114 mi | $513 – $684 |
| Tulsa to Norman, OK | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Tulsa to Wichita, KS | ~151 mi | $680 – $906 |
| Tulsa to Springfield, MO | ~194 mi | $873 – $1,164 |
| Tulsa to Overland Park, KS | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| Tulsa to McKinney, TX | ~242 mi | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| Tulsa to Kansas City, MO | ~254 mi | $1,143 – $1,524 |
| Tulsa to Garland, TX | ~265 mi | $1,193 – $1,590 |
Also moving to Long Beach: from Lancaster, CA, from New York City, NY.
Tulsa to Long Beach moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tulsa to Long Beach?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,475 miles cost about $4,978 – $6,638 for a studio, $6,638 – $8,850 for a two-bedroom home and $7,633 – $10,177 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tulsa to Long Beach 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 Tulsa to Long Beach?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,186 – $4,248 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,638 – $8,850 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,779 – $6,372.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tulsa to Long Beach?
Yes. Tulsa is in Oklahoma and Long Beach is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 9 listed movers within 30 miles of Tulsa hold it.
How many people move from Tulsa to Long Beach each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 249 people a year (margin of error ±143) moved from Tulsa County, which contains Tulsa, to Los Angeles County, which contains Long Beach.
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.