Allentown, PA → Los Angeles, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,807 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,920–$13,270, delivery in 7–14 days, 424 carriers on the Allentown side and 2,866 in Los Angeles.
The route from Allentown, PA to Los Angeles, CA covers roughly 2,807 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $8,920 to $13,270 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 49 hours (6 driving days).
On the Allentown side there are 424 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (296 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,866 around Los Angeles (1,210 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Los Angeles.
Allentown has a population of about 126,044 and Los Angeles about 3.9 million. The two cities have comparable density (7,150 and 8,304 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Pennsylvania, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,570 | $4,350 | $5,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,350 | $6,520 | $7,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,920 | $10,870 | $13,270 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,270 | $17,400 | $21,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,620 | $23,920 | $29,190 |
$3,930–$5,550
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,530–$5,180
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,920–$13,270
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,570 to $5,310 for a studio, $5,350 to $7,960 for a one-bedroom, $8,920 to $13,270 for a two-bedroom, $14,270 to $21,230 for a three-bedroom and $19,620 to $29,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,807 road miles (2,379 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into California makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,930 to $5,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,530 to $5,180. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Allentown–Los Angeles corridor.