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Annapolis, MD → Riverside, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Annapolis to Riverside

About 2,690 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,100–$13,530, delivery in 7–14 days, 199 carriers on the Annapolis side and 1,224 in Riverside.

  • 2,690 miroad distance
  • 47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,100–$13,5302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,690 miles (2,279 straight-line)
Drive time
47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
199 (100 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,224 (674 interstate)

Reverse: Riverside → Annapolis

Riverside sits about 2,690 miles west of Annapolis, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maryland to California that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $9,100 to $13,530 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 47 hours (6 driving days).

On the Annapolis side there are 199 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (100 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,224 around Riverside (674 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 Riverside.

Annapolis has a population of about 41,000 and Riverside about 323,057. Annapolis is considerably denser (5,664 people per square mile versus 3,879), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. California is a higher-cost state than Maryland, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Annapolis to Riverside

Full-service estimate for 2,690 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,640 $4,440 $5,410
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,460 $6,660 $8,120
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,100 $11,090 $13,530
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,550 $17,750 $21,650
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,010 $24,400 $29,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,660–$5,170

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,420–$5,030

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$9,100–$13,530

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Annapolis (origin)

Dd&s Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
361802
MC
326288
Based in
Annapolis, MD 21401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (202) 696-1500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Red Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Red Logistics LLC

USDOT
3440755
MC
1130653
Based in
Annapolis, MD 21409 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
48 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (410) 703-3998 Route Verify on FMCSA

Parks Excavating & Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
942867
MC
1682505
Based in
Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (410) 867-0357 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dafi

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Deale Aquaculture Farm INC

USDOT
842049
MC
1026604
Based in
Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (240) 351-3009 Route Verify on FMCSA

B T Curtis Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
828375
MC
526326
Based in
Crownsville, MD 21032 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (410) 787-8385 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-One Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1039352
MC
461680
Based in
Chester, MD 21619 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (410) 729-1729 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tomi Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4150525
MC
1641330
Based in
Deale, MD 20751 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (301) 456-5407 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pretty Little Wedding Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pretty Little Weddings LLC

USDOT
3560128
MC
1668215
Based in
Chester, MD 21619 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (410) 310-0396 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 199 movers in Annapolis

Near Riverside (destination)

Sysco Riverside INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2408861
MC
1099783
Based in
Riverside, CA 92518 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
107 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (951) 601-5701 Route Verify on FMCSA

Superior Tank Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: So Cal Petroleum Transport INC

USDOT
1151662
MC
464864
Based in
Colton, CA 92324 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (909) 430-0855 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ttl

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Total Transportation Logistics INC

USDOT
2739945
MC
1129944
Based in
Corona, CA 92881 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Route Verify on FMCSA

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461971
MC
850730
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (909) 371-0837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cordova Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2376402
MC
815769
Based in
Fontana, CA 92337 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (909) 980-9089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heritage Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1782985
MC
650038
Based in
Riverside, CA 92505 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (909) 356-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scoc INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Scoc Services INC

USDOT
3038921
MC
60287
Based in
Fontana, CA 92335 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (951) 349-0126 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sure Shot Transit Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3193098
MC
137968
Based in
Ontario, CA 91761 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (909) 584-5556 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,224 movers in Riverside

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Annapolis to Riverside?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,640 to $5,410 for a studio, $5,460 to $8,120 for a one-bedroom, $9,100 to $13,530 for a two-bedroom, $14,550 to $21,650 for a three-bedroom and $20,010 to $29,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Riverside from Annapolis?

About 2,690 road miles (2,279 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Maryland 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Annapolis to Riverside?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,660 to $5,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,420 to $5,030. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Annapolis–Riverside corridor.