Interstate move · California → Louisiana

Movers from California to Louisiana

About 1,988 miles between Los Angeles and New Orleans. Two-bedroom estimate $7,230–$10,760, delivery in 5–10 days. Choose exact cities below.

1,988 miLos Angeles → New Orleans
34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
47,679 / 669carriers in each state

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Moving from California to Louisiana means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Los Angeles and New Orleans—the road distance is about 1,988 miles, which puts a typical move in the cross-country move bracket with a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

California has about 39.5 million residents and Louisiana about 4.7 million. Living and labor costs are noticeably lower in Louisiana, so services bought at the destination (unpacking, storage, cleaning) usually cost less than in California.

We list 47,679 household-goods carriers across the California cities on this platform and 669 across Louisiana. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from California to Louisiana

Reference estimate for 1,988 miles (Los Angeles → New Orleans)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,890	$3,530	$4,300
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,340	$5,290	$6,450
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,230	$8,820	$10,760
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,570	$14,110	$17,210
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,910	$19,400	$23,670

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Popular city routes

Los AngelesNew Orleans1,988 mi Los AngelesBaton Rouge1,898 mi Los AngelesShreveport1,679 mi Los AngelesLafayette1,843 mi Los AngelesLake Charles1,763 mi Los AngelesMonroe1,794 mi San DiegoNew Orleans1,900 mi San DiegoBaton Rouge1,811 mi San DiegoShreveport1,600 mi San DiegoLafayette1,754 mi San DiegoLake Charles1,673 mi San DiegoMonroe1,716 mi San JoseNew Orleans2,231 mi San JoseBaton Rouge2,141 mi San JoseShreveport1,908 mi San JoseLafayette2,091 mi San JoseLake Charles2,015 mi San JoseMonroe2,017 mi San FranciscoNew Orleans2,274 mi San FranciscoBaton Rouge2,184 mi San FranciscoShreveport1,949 mi San FranciscoLafayette2,134 mi San FranciscoLake Charles2,059 mi San FranciscoMonroe2,058 mi FresnoNew Orleans2,095 mi FresnoBaton Rouge2,005 mi FresnoShreveport1,774 mi FresnoLafayette1,955 mi FresnoLake Charles1,878 mi FresnoMonroe1,884 mi SacramentoNew Orleans2,221 mi SacramentoBaton Rouge2,132 mi SacramentoShreveport1,895 mi SacramentoLafayette2,084 mi SacramentoLake Charles2,010 mi SacramentoMonroe2,002 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from California to Louisiana?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $4,340 to $6,450, a two-bedroom $7,230 to $10,760 and a three-bedroom $11,570 to $17,210. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from California to Louisiana take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 34 hours (4 driving days); a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

What license does a mover need for a California to Louisiana move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Louisiana do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.