Moving from Saint George, UT to Los Angeles, CA
About 391 miles across a state line, from Utah 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 Saint George, UT to Los Angeles, CA covers about 391 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,760 – $2,346 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 42 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 391 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,760 – $2,346. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Saint George to Los Angeles
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,320 – $1,760 | $950 – $1,267 | $633 – $845 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,584 – $2,111 | $1,140 – $1,520 | $760 – $1,013 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,760 – $2,346 | $1,267 – $1,689 | $845 – $1,126 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,023 – $2,698 | $1,457 – $1,942 | $971 – $1,295 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,287 – $3,050 | $1,647 – $2,196 | $1,098 – $1,464 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,639 – $3,519 | $1,900 – $2,534 | $1,267 – $1,689 |
Transport only, for an estimated 391 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, Saint George to Los Angeles
391 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,955. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,760 to $2,346, 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 Saint George to Los Angeles
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 42 people a year (±38) moved from Washington County, UT, home to Saint George, to Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles. Going the other way: about 270 people a year (±186). Movers from Washington 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 8,564 people a year (±2,267) moving from Utah to California and about 13,734 people a year (±3,517) from California to Utah — a net gain for Utah of about 5,170 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake County, UT | 1,528 ±462 |
| Utah County, UT | 1,272 ±425 |
| Iron County, UT | 735 ±420 |
| Clark County, NV | 557 ±240 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 366 ±207 |
| 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
6 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Saint George (11 counting those licensed only inside Utah). 2 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 25.0% of their 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bens Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 3721445 | Saint George · 2 mi | 6 trucks | 3 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Dixie Moving & StorageUSDOT 1828474 | Washington · 7 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| A&S Quality Moving CoUSDOT 3512727 | Saint George · 2 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Majesty MovingUSDOT 3350911 | Saint George · 2 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Limitless Moving LLCUSDOT 3508968 | Saint George · 2 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Red Rock Moving CompanyUSDOT 3918793 | Saint George · 5 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
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 Utah 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 Saint George to Los Angeles
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 391 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
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 Saint George
All routes from Saint George, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint George to North Las Vegas, NV | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Saint George to Provo, UT | ~281 mi | $1,265 – $1,686 |
| Saint George to Phoenix, AZ | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| Saint George to Salt Lake City, UT | ~315 mi | $1,418 – $1,890 |
| Saint George to Tempe, AZ | ~316 mi | $1,422 – $1,896 |
| Saint George to Mesa, AZ | ~317 mi | $1,427 – $1,902 |
| Saint George to Gilbert, AZ | ~327 mi | $1,472 – $1,962 |
| Saint George to San Bernardino, CA | ~339 mi | $1,526 – $2,034 |
Also moving to Los Angeles: from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Oxnard, CA, from Moreno Valley, CA.
Saint George to Los Angeles moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Saint George to Los Angeles?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 391 miles cost about $1,320 – $1,760 for a studio, $1,760 – $2,346 for a two-bedroom home and $2,023 – $2,698 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Saint George to Los Angeles take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Saint George to Los Angeles?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $845 – $1,126 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,760 – $2,346 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,267 – $1,689.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Saint George to Los Angeles?
Yes. Saint George is in Utah and Los Angeles is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 6 listed movers within 30 miles of Saint George hold it.
How many people move from Saint George to Los Angeles each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 42 people a year (margin of error ±38) moved from Washington County, which contains Saint George, 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.