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Simi Valley, CA

Chesapeake, VA → Simi Valley, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Chesapeake to Simi Valley

About 2,802 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,110–$13,550, delivery in 7–14 days, 321 carriers on the Chesapeake side and 221 in Simi Valley.

  • 2,802 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,110–$13,5502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,802 miles (2,375 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
321 (201 interstate)
Movers at destination
221 (91 interstate)

Reverse: Simi Valley → Chesapeake

Simi Valley sits about 2,802 miles west of Chesapeake, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia 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 $9,110 to $13,550 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 Chesapeake side there are 321 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (201 of them authorized for interstate work), and 221 around Simi Valley (91 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 Simi Valley.

Chesapeake has a population of about 255,332 and Simi Valley about 124,861. Simi Valley is the denser city (3,045 people per square mile versus 737 in Chesapeake), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Chesapeake to Simi Valley

Full-service estimate for 2,802 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,640 $4,440 $5,420
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,460 $6,660 $8,130
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,110 $11,100 $13,550
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,570 $17,770 $21,680
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,030 $24,430 $29,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,930–$5,550

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

Portable container

$3,520–$5,180

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

Full-service mover

$9,110–$13,550

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 Chesapeake (origin)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT
1070890
MC
446371
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Harrison'S Moving & Storage Company INC

USDOT
163678
MC
143934
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23323 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 397-1248 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hampton Roads Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Queeney Enterprises INC

USDOT
1581633
MC
585658
Based in
Suffolk, VA 23435 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (757) 967-0770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rail Direct Transportation Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
706550
MC
326565
Based in
Portsmouth, VA 23707 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (757) 398-8600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leighton Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2139019
MC
744920
Based in
Portsmouth, VA 23701 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (757) 689-7820 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Integrated Global Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Integrated Global Logistics INC

USDOT
1531539
MC
570802
Based in
Portsmouth, VA 23704 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (757) 466-3676 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 321 movers in Chesapeake

Near Simi Valley (destination)

Synergy Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3319725
MC
1057066
Based in
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
38 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (805) 304-0978 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morbro Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3305894
MC
1049260
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (818) 568-7787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nittur Designs LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4394167
MC
1724079
Based in
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (805) 341-9266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Protech Delivery And Installation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2719511
Based in
Moorpark, CA 93021 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (805) 292-1340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ben Hur Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Precision Moving & Storage Corporation

USDOT
2569585
MC
897757
Based in
Chatworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (818) 332-9701 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prodigy Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3983945
MC
1492541
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (818) 993-8813 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northstar Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Northstar Moving Corporation

USDOT
1836576
MC
665757
Based in
Northridge, CA 91324 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (800) 275-7767 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air 1 Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1095485
MC
1698263
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (818) 753-6870 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 221 movers in Simi Valley

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chesapeake to Simi Valley?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,640 to $5,420 for a studio, $5,460 to $8,130 for a one-bedroom, $9,110 to $13,550 for a two-bedroom, $14,570 to $21,680 for a three-bedroom and $20,030 to $29,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Simi Valley from Chesapeake?

About 2,802 road miles (2,375 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 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 Virginia 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 Chesapeake to Simi Valley?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,930 to $5,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,520 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.

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 Chesapeake–Simi Valley corridor.