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Long Distance Moving Services in California
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California Long Distance Moving Services
Your Belongings. One Truck. Background-Checked Crew from Start to Finish.
You Write Your Life Story, We Handle the Move
Los Angeles Long Distance Moving Services
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Moves past roughly 150 miles inside California are priced on labor plus mileage, truck size, and season. We have offices in LA, San Diego, and the Bay Area.
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We move to Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and Texas, and coordinate cross-country. We hold active USDOT authority and comply with FMCSA regulations.
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A long haul means hours of vibration and shifting temperatures, so we use double-wall boxes, edge protectors, film, and specialty cartons for fragile items.
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We don't just unload and drive off. Our crew unpacks, places everything where you want it, and removes the materials — rare among long-distance movers.
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Bed frames, sectionals, modular shelving, and dining tables are disassembled, wrapped in furniture pads, and rebuilt at the destination. Hardware stays bagged.
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When your new address isn't ready on move-out day, we hold your belongings in a secure facility, short or long term, and deliver when you're ready.
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Renee Fulbright We have moved 5 times in the past 6 years and this one by far was the easiest and smoothest because of Nigel and his crew! They were on time, worked fast and nothing broke during transport. Also, best prices around. Highly recommend this team for your next move!!!!
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Lauren Glass I was shocked how kind and supportive they were with my move! Very delicate with my stuff, not overly rushed and very efficient. Super considerate about my important items and where I ultimately wanted everything to go. Will be saving their contact for any future moves. Highly, highly recommending to my friends and family! Nigel and Sula were the best
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Anna Pirozzi Such a great experience with this moving company and movers ! Efficient, best priced, and gentle handling of my things. I could sit back and relax during the entire process from start to finish. Definitely recommend!
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Dana S. These guys had an absolute first class job, they were very tidy, took care of all of our unique items that were very fragile and made a point to make sure that we didn't over lift anything. We love these guys! Roman and his team were the best!!!
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Mary Martin abdul, Salim and more wonderful timely and experienced I would recommend them. I've used them once before which is why I came back and I will always use them for my moving needs. I can't say enough of how wonderful these people are.
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Asia P. Sam and Serg were amazing and wrapped all of my furniture and moved everything quickly. I would definitely recommend and have Best California move me again. They also took an electronic box for me so I would not have to take it myself to the recycling place.
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Minjun K. This is not the first time that Im using this moving company. Sam and Andrew came on time and did a good job. Price was affordable like always.
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Brittany D. Sam and Andrew helped us with our move and they were very fast, communicative, and professional. The price was reasonable as well. Definitely recommend!
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Abai P This was an amazing move. The guys were professional efficient, and very diligent. They did an amazing job. I can express how happy I am with this move.
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Arjuna C Dmitrii Parii, ***** *****, and their teams provided exceptional service for our 2 bedroom full service local move in ******. To be *****, I was weary of being baited by the *** algorithm and how it handles a company called Best California Movers. One might also be lead to believe they have a suspicious amount of positive reviews. And Im relieved to say I would wager they actually deserve the name. Quoting and Booking:***** *****, with follow up from his colleagues ***** and ********, made it easy to get a quote, have all my questions answered, and finally sign to book with confidence. I had several rounds of questions from initial contact to agreement review and they gave quick and detailed information, such as the cost of materials and boxes, liability for any building damage, and estimation of how long the job would take. Other companies I requested quotes for recommended 2 or 3 crew, but ***** recommended 4 off rip for a speedier move and it turned out to be a great fit for our 2 bedroom local move. The Move: Dmitrii Parii and his team did a remarkable job. Although we moved from a 2BR apartment, we actually have quite a lot of stuff from previously moving from a 3 story house. Weve hired other movers before and Dmitriis team moved the same amount in roughly half the time, and that included disassembly and reassembly of some of our key furniture such as our bed and two standing desks with mounted monitors. His team arrived within the estimated time, worked efficiently even though I offered them snacks and to take a lunch break, and handled all of our belongings carefully. He also came prepared with many tools for disassembly and reassembly. To be honest, I expected this job to take 9-10 hours based on our previous movers and they did it in 7. I also had a fair amount of questions for Dmitrii, including with regard to the final invoice, and he was a great sport about answering all of them.
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Bridget Brianna My movers were Kevin and Luke. Friendly, professional, and did a great job with my move. Additionally, when I set up the move, the person I spoke to on the phone provided clear guidance on what to expect. I would recommend them for your next move!
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Sarah H. Roman, Fedor, and Alex were fantastic! They worked quickly and efficiently, carefully packing, wrapping, and protecting all of our furniture and belongings. They handled everything with great care, and I couldn't have asked for a better moving crew. I also really appreciated how flexible and accommodating the company was when I had to reschedule my move several times due to my house falling out of escrow more than once. Their understanding and professionalism made a stressful situation much easier. I highly recommend both this crew and the company!
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Sara H. Sam and Victor great moving service thank you very much. very helpful stress free! Great workers I will be hiring them again a very good company. Good pricing very affordable.
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Christine Servida Chavarria Tole and the three other gentlemen who moved our home were so efficient, had great communication, upfront about fees and worked so hard with no minute wasted. It was worth every penny we paid for the move. Would use california mover again in a heartbeat!
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Nychelle H. Sam & Victor were the absolute best!! They were so fast and so kind! Definitely booking with them again!! They were a great price! they helped me move from my apt into storage.
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Jenna Holmes I had the best moving experience with Tole and Stephan! They were efficient and hardworking. They were very careful with all of my items and made sure they were wrapped so that they would not be any damages. I have used this company in the past and will use them again in the future if I move again! I highly recommend.
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Dani Mason Tole and Stephan were amazing! They were so helpful, careful, and organized! We were able to move all of our belongings in just a few hours for an an affordable price. Absolutely plan on using them for help again down the line!
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Corinne Currier Nigel and his crew were amazing!! They arrived on time, were very efficient, friendly and organized. They did a great job of packing up our stuff and moving some very large and heavy furniture. Once we got to the new house they did a great job of setting up our furniture exactly where we wanted it and not a single thing was broken or damaged. Prior to our move, Best California Movers was in communication with us about what to expect and even sent out someone to take inventory so that they could provide a cost estimate. Their pricing is extremely fair and there are no hidden fees. I’m so glad we decided to go with Best California movers and will definitely be using them again in the future.
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Andrew Toriello Nigel and Crew are the best in the business, highly recommend! They were timely, and incredibly efficient. No damages and everything was very organized. Seriously use this for your next move!
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Joshua M. Sam and Andrew did a great job! We hired them for our moving service and they did a great job! They took great care of our furniture, made sure to keep it wrapped and protected from any damages. They are able to collaborate with you and are kind men. For a 5 hour labor job we paid a reasonable price! Thank you guys!
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Lauren W. We moved from CA to NV. Can't say enough great things about this company. From quote to move in, everything was seamless, quick responses to my questions, they arrived when they said they would and got everything delivered early the next day when they said they would. They gave us the best quote for the move, the perfect size moving truck and worked like machines. Would recommend them to anyone that's doing a big move.
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Bernadette Jones Great move experience with Alex & Ivan! They were very professional, wuick and took good care of my belongings! Highly recommend and would definitely use again!
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G H. I had a great experience with Best California Movers. The entire process was easy. Everyone is professional. No hidden cost. The price is also great. The movers are very careful with the items. They also were able to disassemble and assemble the furnitures without any issue. They also seemed very trustworthy. I also had to use their storage option and that was also a satisfactory experience. I have used their services 3 times now. I would definitely recommend them for moving.
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Daniela L. This is my second time using Best California Movers. This second time around Roman and his team helped me out. They were very efficient, asked for direction and had great customer service. They helped me pack up my garage and treated all my items with care. Will be using them again!
Long Distance Moves by Home Size
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Studio and One-Bedroom
Studios and one-bedrooms take less truck space, so transport costs less than for larger homes. A two-person crew works both ends.
Typical range: $900–$1,800 for studios within California; $1,200–$2,400 for one-bedroom.
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Two- and Three-Bedroom
Mid-size homes need a larger crew and a bigger truck. We size the crew to your inventory instead of sending the minimum and adding overtime.
Typical range: $1,800–$3,500+ for two-bedroom; $2,800–$5,000+ for three-bedroom.
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Larger Homes — Four or More Bedrooms
Moves this size are estimated individually: crew, truck capacity, loading schedule, and destination requirements all vary. Contact us for a dedicated consultation and itemized estimate.
Before-During-After the Move
01. Before the Move — Estimate, Plan, and Coordinate
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Estimate & Video Consultation
Request a quote by phone, form, or video walkthrough. You receive a detailed, itemized estimate with an explanation of every cost before you commit.
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Building Requirements
We map out your building's requirements at both ends — elevator windows, COI documentation, parking logistics, and access rules — before your move date.
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Move Plan Confirmation
We lock in crew size, truck, route, and building requirements before moving day, so nothing is left open on arrival.
02. Origin Day — Loading and LA Logistics
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Property & Building Protection
Floor runners, door covers, and elevator padding go in before a single item moves. Your unit and the building's common areas stay protected throughout.
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Packing, Loading & Securing
Every piece is wrapped and padded individually. Hardware is bagged by item, and the truck is loaded for stability across the full route.
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Departure Confirmation
When loading is complete, your belongings are secured, and you have a direct contact for the move who is reachable from departure through delivery.
03. Transit and En-Route Communication
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Direct Transport — No Transfers
Your belongings move on one truck that our crew drives. There is no transfer to other carriers or stops at intermediate warehouses.
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En-Route Updates
Your point of contact stays reachable throughout transit and keeps you informed on timing and delivery windows.
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Destination Coordination
For interstate moves, we plan departure timing to meet any building access windows or dock reservations at your new address.
04. Delivery, Placement, and Unpacking
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Room-by-Room Placement
Furniture and boxes go to the right rooms. Furniture is reassembled and placed where you direct — nothing is left in hallways or piled at the door.
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Optional Full Unpacking
If you've added unpacking services, we open every box, place items where you want them, and remove all packing materials before we leave.
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Final Walkthrough
We go through every room before the job is complete. If anything needs attention, we handle it before we go.
How Much Does Long-Distance Moving Cost from Los Angeles?
Pricing for long-distance moves has two components: labor (crew, hours, access conditions at both ends) and transportation (mileage, truck size, route, time of year). Based on hundreds of California long-distance moves, here are typical starting ranges:
| Move Type | Typical Starting Range |
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| Studio apartment | $900 – $1,800 |
| One-bedroom apartment or home | $1,200 – $2,400 |
| Two-bedroom home | $1,800 – $3,500+ |
| Three-bedroom home | $2,800 – $5,000+ |
| Four or more bedrooms | Contact us for a dedicated estimate |
| Storage-in-transit (if needed) | Quoted separately based on duration |
These ranges reflect moves within California. Interstate moves to Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and Texas are quoted individually based on distance, route, and specific access conditions.
There's no pressure to commit, and you'll get a detailed, itemized estimate beforehand. The figure we give you reflects your actual move, not a generic low number designed to look competitive before the real cost is calculated.
What affects your final cost across all home sizes:
- Distance — mileage determines the transportation component of the total
- Move date — peak season (May–September) and weekends carry higher rates
- Crew size — sized to your inventory and access conditions at both ends
- Truck size — larger loads require larger trucks; affects transport cost
- Packing level — full packing, partial packing, additional packing materials, or self-pack affect labor hours
- Origin & Destination access — stairs, long carries, elevator requirements at delivery
- Storage-in-transit — added if gap exists between move-out and delivery dates
- Specialty items — items requiring custom crating, extra padding, or extra crew
Long Distance Moving from Los Angeles Done Right
A long-distance move is a bigger undertaking than a local one. The logistics are more complex, the timeline is longer, and the stakes — for your furniture, your schedule, and your peace of mind — are higher.
Best California Movers operates from three California locations: North Hollywood, Poway, and Santa Clara. That means we handle long-distance moves originating across the state, not just from a single zip code. Whether you're relocating from the San Fernando Valley to the Bay Area, from South Bay to Scottsdale, or from Downtown LA to the Oregon coast, we coordinate every part of the move, including the planning, the LA-side logistics, the transit, and the setup at your new address.
No brokers. No co-loading with strangers' belongings. No transfer of your items between carriers at a warehouse midway through the route. Your items travel on one truck with the same trustworthy crew that loaded them.
What we plan before a truck ever moves:
- Origin-side building requirements — elevator windows, COI documentation, dock rules, parking logistics
- Destination-side access — any building rules, address restrictions, or loading conditions at your new location
- Full inventory assessment to size the crew and truck appropriately for the distance
- Route planning, transit timing, and real-time communication throughout
Ready to Move? Let's Make It Easy.
Get moving with us in California! Request a quote today on our dedicated page, or give us a call, and our manager will assist you promptly.
Common Long-Distance Routes from Los Angeles
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Los Angeles to San Francisco / Bay Area
Our most common intrastate route. We operate from both the North Hollywood and Santa Clara locations, so we have crews on both ends.
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Los Angeles to San Diego
A frequent move for Angelenos heading south. We operate from our Poway office, giving us direct coverage on the San Diego end.
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Los Angeles to Las Vegas / Nevada
A popular out-of-state route, especially for professionals and families relocating for cost-of-living reasons.
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Los Angeles to Arizona (Phoenix / Scottsdale / Tucson)
Common destination for Californians relocating out of state. We handle these routes regularly.
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Los Angeles to Oregon (Portland / Salem)
A Pacific Coast route many LA residents choose when relocating north. We coordinate interstate documentation and access logistics for the full route.
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Los Angeles to Texas (Dallas / Austin / Houston)
One of the longer-distance routes we service. Moves of this scale are quoted individually with a full inventory assessment.
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San Diego to Bay Area (and reverse)
Our Poway and Santa Clara offices work together to handle both ends of the move, so our crews manage your relocation from pickup through delivery.
What Makes a Long-Distance Move from Los Angeles More Complicated Than Most?
Los Angeles is one of the most logistically demanding cities in the country to move out of. Even the trip from a hillside home in Laurel Canyon to the nearest freeway can require planning that many moving companies overlook.
Long-distance moving from LA is the most successful when the origin is planned as carefully as the destination.
Before the truck leaves the origin, there's often a list of access conditions to navigate:
- Hillside and canyon properties — homes in the Hollywood Hills, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Mount Washington, and Malibu frequently sit on roads too narrow or too steep for a full-size moving truck. In this scenario, we stage a smaller vehicle at the property and shuttle items to the main truck parked on a wider street below. This adds time if it isn't planned for. We plan for it.
- High-rise and managed buildings — DTLA apartments, Koreatown towers, and Century City condos typically require advance elevator reservations, Certificates of Insurance, and compliance with building-specific moving hours. We'll work with you to make sure everything is ready before moving.
- Parking and loading zones — a long-haul truck needs a staging area. In central LA neighborhoods, that means a temporary no-parking zone arranged with LADOT in advance. We'll flag what your address needs during the estimate, so you have time to set one up. Without one, the crew parks further from your door and carries everything longer distances, adding time to the job.
- Traffic and timing — LA freeway congestion is predictable enough to plan around if you know what you're doing. We schedule departure windows to limit time-of-day delays, especially for moves where transit time directly impacts destination access windows.
Ready to Move? Let's Make It Easy.
Get moving with us in California! Request a quote today on our dedicated page, or give us a call, and our manager will assist you promptly.
Three Regions. One Trusted Moving Team.
70 miles radius Los Angeles County
& Surrounding Areas
& Surrounding Areas
- North Hollywood
- Glendale
- Burbank
- Pasadena
- Irvine
- Santa Monica
- Long Beach
- Anaheim
45 miles radius San Diego County
- San Diego
- Poway
- Carlsbad
- Oceanside
- Chula Vista
- El Cajon
- Encinitas
- La Mesa
40 miles radius Bay Area
(Santa Clara County)
(Santa Clara County)
- San Jose
- Santa Clara
- Sunnyvale
- Mountain View
- Palo Alto
- Fremont
- Milpitas
- Campbell
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Moving out of California?
We also handle relocations across the US, including:
- Nevada
- Arizona
- Oregon
- Texas
and more states! Call us now for your quote!
Frequently Asked Questions About Long-Distance Moving from Los Angeles
Still have questions? Our support team will be happy to explain everything to you before dispatching the vehicle.
- Los Angeles (213) 223-5593
- Glendale (310) 868-1733
- Irvine (310) 868-1683
- San Diego (619) 877-6637
- San Francisco (415) 404-3917
01 What counts as a "long-distance" move from Los Angeles?
We consider moves that cross regional boundaries within California, or leave the state, to be long-distance moves. These are typically priced differently from local hourly moves, with a separate transportation component based on mileage and truck size. Common examples: Los Angeles to the Bay Area, LA to San Diego, or any move that crosses state lines.
02 How far in advance should I book a long-distance move from LA?
We recommend booking 4-6 weeks in advance for most long-distance moves, and 6-8 weeks for moves during peak season (May through September). Booking early gives you the widest selection of moving dates, allows time to coordinate building requirements at both locations, and helps avoid the scheduling constraints that often arise during busy seasons.
03 Will my belongings be co-loaded with other customers' shipments?
No. We are a direct carrier, not a broker. Your belongings move on their own truck, loaded and driven by our crew, with no transfer to another carrier at any point in the route. Co-loading — where your items share a truck with other customers’ shipments — is common with brokers and larger national van lines. We don’t operate that way.
04 How is pricing calculated for long-distance moves?
There are two components to pricing long-distance moves. The first is labor: crew size, loading and unloading time, and any access complexities at origin or destination. The second is transportation: distance, truck size, and time of year. We provide a detailed, line-by-line estimate before you book. The number we give you reflects your actual move.
05 What does the full unpacking service include?
Full unpacking means we unpack your belongings, place each item approximately where you want it room by room, and remove all boxes and packing materials before we leave. It doesn’t include professional organizing services — we place your items where you direct us, not where we decide they should go. For most clients, this means arriving at a new home that’s ready to live in on day one rather than spending the following week digging through boxes.
06 Do you offer financing for long-distance moves?
Yes. Our financing allows you to spread your moving costs over time. Long-distance moves represent a meaningful upfront expense, and financing makes it possible to manage that cost without paying the full amount at once. We’re happy to discuss our available plans when you call for an estimate.
07 Can you handle my move if my LA building requires a Certificate of Insurance?
Yes. We provide Certificates of Insurance as a standard part of our service. When you book, let us know your building’s specific requirements, and we’ll provide the appropriate documentation.
08 What happens if my new home isn't ready on the delivery date?
We offer storage-in-transit for exactly this situation. Your belongings are held in a secure facility between your move-out date and the date your new address is ready. We coordinate delivery when you confirm the new timeline. Ask about available storage options when you schedule your estimate.
09 Which states do you move to from Los Angeles?
Our most common out-of-state destinations are Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and Texas. However, we can also coordinate longer cross-country routes — contact us to discuss the specifics of your destination.
10 How do you handle specialty or high-value items on a long-distance move?
We handle flat-screen televisions, artwork, antiques, glass-top furniture, and other items requiring additional protection as part of every move. For moves with a significant number of high-value pieces, we can discuss custom crating options. Let us know what you’re moving when you request your estimate, and we’ll prepare the crew and materials accordingly.