Moving from Allentown, PA to Los Angeles, CA
About 2,763 miles across a state line, from Pennsylvania 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 Allentown, PA to Los Angeles, CA covers about 2,763 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $12,434 – $16,578 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 48 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,763 miles from Pennsylvania 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 $12,434 – $16,578 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 50 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 Allentown to Los Angeles
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,325 – $12,434 | $6,714 – $8,952 | $4,476 – $5,968 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,190 – $14,920 | $8,057 – $10,743 | $5,371 – $7,162 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,434 – $16,578 | $8,952 – $11,936 | $5,968 – $7,957 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,299 – $19,065 | $10,295 – $13,727 | $6,863 – $9,151 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,164 – $21,551 | $11,638 – $15,517 | $7,759 – $10,345 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,650 – $24,867 | $13,428 – $17,904 | $8,952 – $11,936 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,763 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, Allentown to Los Angeles
2,763 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $13,815. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $12,434 to $16,578, 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 Allentown to Los Angeles
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 48 people a year (±45) moved from Lehigh County, PA, home to Allentown, to Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles. Going the other way: about 57 people a year (±73). Movers from Lehigh County make up 0.0% 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 9,266 people a year (±2,532) moving from Pennsylvania to California and about 10,777 people a year (±2,315) from California to Pennsylvania — a net gain for Pennsylvania of about 1,511 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Northampton County, PA | 4,467 ±690 |
| Philadelphia County, PA | 1,269 ±432 |
| Berks County, PA | 1,046 ±292 |
| Luzerne County, PA | 780 ±255 |
| Bucks County, PA | 642 ±305 |
| 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
43 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Allentown (64 counting those licensed only inside Pennsylvania). 26 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 19.0% of their 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes Relocation Services IncUSDOT 110502 | Lansdale · 27 mi | 21 trucks | 5 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Reads Moving Systems IncUSDOT 113600 | Montgomeryville · 29 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Clemmer Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 85504 | Telford · 20 mi | 17 trucks | 24 | 8.3% of 12 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 2579109 | Hatfield · 24 mi | 14 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Frick Transfer IncUSDOT 110515 | Easton · 16 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Ambrose RiggingUSDOT 743360 | Montgomeryville · 29 mi | 13 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
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 Pennsylvania 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 Allentown to Los Angeles
Insist on a survey
Over 2,763 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 2,763 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 Allentown
All routes from Allentown, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown to Philadelphia, PA | ~56 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Allentown to Harrisburg, PA | ~91 mi | $495 – $817 |
| Allentown to Pittsburgh, PA | ~278 mi | $1,251 – $1,668 |
Also moving to Los Angeles: from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Oxnard, CA, from Moreno Valley, CA.
Allentown to Los Angeles moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Allentown to Los Angeles?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,763 miles cost about $9,325 – $12,434 for a studio, $12,434 – $16,578 for a two-bedroom home and $14,299 – $19,065 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Allentown to Los Angeles take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 50 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 Allentown to Los Angeles?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $5,968 – $7,957 for a two-bedroom home, against $12,434 – $16,578 with full-service movers; a moving container is $8,952 – $11,936.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Allentown to Los Angeles?
Yes. Allentown is in Pennsylvania and Los Angeles is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 43 listed movers within 30 miles of Allentown hold it.
How many people move from Allentown to Los Angeles each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 48 people a year (margin of error ±45) moved from Lehigh County, which contains Allentown, 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.