Faf
Legal name: Faf LLC
- USDOT
- 728630
- MC
- 333604
- Based in
- Groveport, OH 43125 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 1,729 trucks, 1,917 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1998
Columbus, OH → Hesperia, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,261 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,770–$11,560, delivery in 7–14 days, 854 carriers on the Columbus side and 218 in Hesperia.
The route from Columbus, OH to Hesperia, CA covers roughly 2,261 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 $7,770 to $11,560 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 39 hours (5 driving days).
On the Columbus side there are 854 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (547 of them authorized for interstate work), and 218 around Hesperia (128 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 Hesperia.
Columbus has a population of about 938,396 and Hesperia about 102,605. Columbus is considerably denser (4,117 people per square mile versus 1,373), 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 Ohio, 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 | $3,110 | $3,790 | $4,620 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,660 | $5,690 | $6,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,770 | $9,480 | $11,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,430 | $15,160 | $18,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,100 | $20,850 | $25,430 |
$3,220–$4,550
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,040–$4,470
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,770–$11,560
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Columbus, OH → Hesperia, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Faf LLC
Legal name: J Boren & Son'S Trucking INC
Legal name: Ag Container Transport LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,110 to $4,620 for a studio, $4,660 to $6,940 for a one-bedroom, $7,770 to $11,560 for a two-bedroom, $12,430 to $18,500 for a three-bedroom and $17,100 to $25,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,261 road miles (1,916 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 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 Ohio 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 $3,220 to $4,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,040 to $4,470. 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 Columbus–Hesperia corridor.