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Lake Charles, LA

Coronado, CA → Lake Charles, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Coronado to Lake Charles

About 1,674 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,690–$9,950, delivery in 5–10 days, 193 carriers on the Coronado side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,674 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,690–$9,9502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,674 miles (1,419 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
193 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Coronado

The route from Coronado, CA to Lake Charles, LA covers roughly 1,674 miles by road, a east-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 $6,690 to $9,950 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Coronado side there are 193 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Lake Charles (18 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 Lake Charles.

Coronado has a population of about 21,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Coronado is considerably denser (2,587 people per square mile versus 1,788), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Coronado to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,674 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,680 $3,260 $3,980
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,010 $4,900 $5,970
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,690 $8,160 $9,950
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,700 $13,050 $15,930
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,720 $17,950 $21,900

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,320–$3,280

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

Portable container

$2,510–$3,700

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

Full-service mover

$6,690–$9,950

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 Coronado (origin)

Mat Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mat Parcel Express INC

USDOT
927424
MC
400335
Based in
San Diego, CA 92110 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (619) 849-9600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Djw Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Walk With Me INC

USDOT
3312065
MC
1052279
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (858) 294-3804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zipity LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3476079
MC
1145709
Based in
Coronado, CA 92118 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (949) 929-4199 Route Verify on FMCSA

Direct & Export Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3208894
MC
1072778
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91911 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (619) 638-0473 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bulldog Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Id Enterprise INC

USDOT
2771974
MC
1160494
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91911 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (619) 244-6009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jesse Fernando Leal Rivera

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jessie Fernando Leal Rivera

USDOT
3804829
MC
1370841
Based in
San Ysidro, CA 92173 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (619) 862-1508 Route Verify on FMCSA

National City Transfer & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: National City Transfer & Storage Co INC

USDOT
56567
MC
66993
Based in
National City, CA 91950 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (619) 477-2774 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dynapack Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3144828
MC
101534
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (619) 962-9656 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 193 movers in Coronado

Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: James G Gobert INC

USDOT
319385
MC
211234
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (337) 494-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbl Jones LLC

USDOT
2944986
MC
996676
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (337) 656-4938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pappillion Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1227886
MC
485326
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (337) 494-3894 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr Express Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7409267
MC
97081033
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (337) 730-1207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drive Max Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4284072
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (225) 371-8581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mike Hooks LLC

USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 436-6693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fmtransport11 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3156355
MC
108062
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (337) 499-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

J K Malveaux Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3686835
MC
1284622
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 802-0370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Coronado to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,680 to $3,980 for a studio, $4,010 to $5,970 for a one-bedroom, $6,690 to $9,950 for a two-bedroom, $10,700 to $15,930 for a three-bedroom and $14,720 to $21,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Coronado?

About 1,674 road miles (1,419 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Louisiana 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 Coronado to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,320 to $3,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,510 to $3,700. 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 Coronado–Lake Charles corridor.