Moving from Memphis, TN to Lancaster, CA
About 1,852 miles across a state line, from Tennessee 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 Memphis, TN to Lancaster, CA covers about 1,852 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $8,334 – $11,112 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 356 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,852 miles from Tennessee 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 $8,334 – $11,112 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 34 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 Memphis to Lancaster
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,251 – $8,334 | $4,500 – $6,000 | $3,000 – $4,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,501 – $10,001 | $5,400 – $7,201 | $3,600 – $4,800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,334 – $11,112 | $6,000 – $8,001 | $4,000 – $5,334 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,584 – $12,779 | $6,901 – $9,201 | $4,600 – $6,134 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,834 – $14,446 | $7,801 – $10,401 | $5,200 – $6,934 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,501 – $16,668 | $9,001 – $12,001 | $6,000 – $8,001 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,852 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, Memphis to Lancaster
1,852 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $9,260. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $8,334 to $11,112, 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 Memphis to Lancaster
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 356 people a year (±231) moved from Shelby County, TN, home to Memphis, to Los Angeles County, CA, home to Lancaster. Going the other way: about 222 people a year (±204). Movers from Shelby 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 7,972 people a year (±3,477) moving from Tennessee to California and about 19,670 people a year (±4,848) from California to Tennessee — a net gain for Tennessee of about 11,698 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeSoto County, MS | 3,849 ±780 |
| Davidson County, TN | 1,795 ±546 |
| Tipton County, TN | 1,536 ±551 |
| Fayette County, TN | 1,060 ±318 |
| Knox County, TN | 699 ±232 |
| 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
33 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Memphis (45 counting those licensed only inside Tennessee). 20 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 21.3% of their 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanigan Worldwide Moving & Warehousing IncUSDOT 296790 | Memphis · 5 mi | 20 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Big League Movers IncUSDOT 1999318 | Memphis · 10 mi | 20 trucks | 31 | 15.0% of 20 |
| Guardian Moving Systems IncUSDOT 534684 | Memphis · 14 mi | 17 trucks | 3 | 100.0% of 1 |
| Cooper & Cooper Moving IncUSDOT 501893 | Memphis · 11 mi | 13 trucks | 7 | 33.3% of 6 |
| Ewing Moving Service IncUSDOT 435272 | Memphis · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 6 |
| My Town Movers IncUSDOT 2434252 | Collierville · 23 mi | 10 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 4 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Lancaster end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Lancaster: Affordable Quality Moving & Storage Company Inc (Santa Clarita, 9 trucks), Local Moving Services Inc (Valencia, 7 trucks), C & M Relocation Service (Van Nuys, 5 trucks), Camelot Movers (Valencia, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Tennessee 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 Memphis to Lancaster
Insist on a survey
Over 1,852 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 1,852 miles of handling.
Arriving in Lancaster
A local move inside Lancaster 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 Lancaster are Santa Clarita (about 31 mi), Los Angeles (about 52 mi), Ontario (about 65 mi).
Other routes from Memphis
All routes from Memphis, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis to Little Rock, AR | ~151 mi | $680 – $906 |
| Memphis to Jackson, MS | ~229 mi | $1,031 – $1,374 |
| Memphis to Nashville, TN | ~230 mi | $1,035 – $1,380 |
| Memphis to Huntsville, AL | ~231 mi | $1,040 – $1,386 |
| Memphis to Birmingham, AL | ~253 mi | $1,139 – $1,518 |
| Memphis to Chattanooga, TN | ~313 mi | $1,409 – $1,878 |
| Memphis to Louisville, KY | ~374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Memphis to Baton Rouge, LA | ~386 mi | $1,737 – $2,316 |
Also moving to Lancaster: from Fontana, CA, from Chula Vista, CA, from Fresno, CA, from San Francisco, CA.
Memphis to Lancaster moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Memphis to Lancaster?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,852 miles cost about $6,251 – $8,334 for a studio, $8,334 – $11,112 for a two-bedroom home and $9,584 – $12,779 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Memphis to Lancaster take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 34 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 Memphis to Lancaster?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $4,000 – $5,334 for a two-bedroom home, against $8,334 – $11,112 with full-service movers; a moving container is $6,000 – $8,001.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Memphis to Lancaster?
Yes. Memphis is in Tennessee and Lancaster is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 33 listed movers within 30 miles of Memphis hold it.
How many people move from Memphis to Lancaster each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 356 people a year (margin of error ±231) moved from Shelby County, which contains Memphis, to Los Angeles County, which contains Lancaster.
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.