MovingFromMoving navigation
New Bedford, MA

Carlsbad, CA → New Bedford, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Carlsbad to New Bedford

About 3,043 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,170–$15,120, delivery in 7–14 days, 85 carriers on the Carlsbad side and 80 in New Bedford.

  • 3,043 miroad distance
  • 53 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $10,170–$15,1202-bedroom estimate
Photo: C. Pesch; original uploader was Kevin Saff at en.wikipedia · Public domain
Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,043 miles (2,579 straight-line)
Drive time
53 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
85 (27 interstate)
Movers at destination
80 (56 interstate)

Reverse: New Bedford → Carlsbad

The route from Carlsbad, CA to New Bedford, MA covers roughly 3,043 miles by road, a northeast-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 $10,170 to $15,120 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 53 hours (6 driving days).

On the Carlsbad side there are 85 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (27 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.

Carlsbad has a population of about 112,260 and New Bedford about 101,834. New Bedford is the denser city (5,054 people per square mile versus 3,036 in Carlsbad), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Carlsbad to New Bedford

Full-service estimate for 3,043 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $4,070 $4,960 $6,050
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $6,100 $7,440 $9,070
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $10,170 $12,400 $15,120
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $16,270 $19,840 $24,200
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $22,360 $27,270 $33,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,180–$5,900

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

Portable container

$3,740–$5,490

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

Full-service mover

$10,170–$15,120

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Carlsbad, CA → New Bedford, MA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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 Carlsbad (origin)

Altman Specialty Plants LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
440672
MC
277756
Based in
Vista, CA 92084 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
311 trucks, 309 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (760) 744-8191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cronus Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1840993
MC
701726
Based in
Oceanside, CA 92057 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (760) 618-0707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Online Trucking Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2159029
MC
750403
Based in
Vista, CA 92081 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (760) 598-5800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smooth Operator Logistics Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2660024
MC
1709631
Based in
Vista, CA 92083 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (619) 941-9901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Resendiz Bros Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3398785
MC
1134994
Based in
Escondido, CA 92026 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (760) 509-5808 Route Verify on FMCSA

Antida Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2619707
MC
913842
Based in
San Diego, CA 92127 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (619) 398-6994 Route Verify on FMCSA

A&r Moving & Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2925375
MC
987038
Based in
Carlsbad, CA 92011 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (619) 807-0772 Route Verify on FMCSA

Servpro Of North Vista San Marcos

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Araya Construction INC

USDOT
2129355
Based in
San Marcos, CA 92069 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (760) 758-3454 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 85 movers in Carlsbad

Near New Bedford (destination)

Stop And Shop Supermarket

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: The Stop And Shop Supermarket Company

USDOT
8653
MC
105296
Based in
Assonet, MA 02702 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 376 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (508) 977-5125 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southcoast Moving Storage And Property Management LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1651524
MC
607808
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02740 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (508) 984-4111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cape Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
813744
MC
406241
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (508) 833-6400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1108840
MC
456026
Based in
West Wareham, MA 02576 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (401) 825-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triunfo Foods

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Triunfo Foods Of Massachusetts INC

USDOT
3818613
MC
1380937
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (973) 712-0800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell Parsons

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rusty'S Junk Removal LLC

USDOT
4165245
MC
1601227
Based in
Fairhaven, MA 02719 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (774) 510-6199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valtran INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003291
MC
576093
Based in
New Bedford, MA 02746 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (508) 991-6868 Route Verify on FMCSA

Long Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2945834
MC
997090
Based in
Westport, MA 02790 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (508) 642-2102 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in New Bedford

Related routes

Other destinations from Carlsbad

Other origins to New Bedford

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Carlsbad to New Bedford?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,070 to $6,050 for a studio, $6,100 to $9,070 for a one-bedroom, $10,170 to $15,120 for a two-bedroom, $16,270 to $24,200 for a three-bedroom and $22,360 to $33,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is New Bedford from Carlsbad?

About 3,043 road miles (2,579 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 California into Massachusetts 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 Carlsbad to New Bedford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,180 to $5,900 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,740 to $5,490. 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 Carlsbad–New Bedford corridor.