El Monte, CA → Alexandria, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from El Monte to Alexandria

About 2,690 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,900–$13,250, delivery in 7–14 days, 908 carriers on the El Monte side and 1,203 in Alexandria.

2,690 miroad distance
47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$8,900–$13,2502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: El Monte, California
To: Alexandria, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 2,690 miles (2,280 straight-line)
Drive time: 47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 908 (384 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,203 (740 interstate)

Reverse: Alexandria → El Monte

Moving from El Monte to Alexandria is a cross-country move of roughly 2,690 road miles, heading east from California to Virginia.

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 $8,900 to $13,250 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 47 hours (6 driving days).

On the El Monte side there are 908 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (384 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,203 around Alexandria (740 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 Alexandria.

El Monte has a population of about 105,075 and Alexandria about 160,662. The two cities have comparable density (11,401 and 10,702 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia 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 El Monte to Alexandria

Full-service estimate for 2,690 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,560	$4,340	$5,300
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,340	$6,510	$7,950
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$8,900	$10,860	$13,250
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$14,240	$17,370	$21,190
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$19,590	$23,890	$29,140

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,660–$5,170

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

Portable container

$3,420–$5,030

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

Full-service mover

$8,900–$13,250

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near El Monte (origin)

White Arrow LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 577394
MC: 281042
Based in: Montebello, CA 90640 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 414 trucks, 408 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (800) 501-5589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC

USDOT: 9853
MC: 139496
Based in: Los Angeles, CA 90023 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (323) 362-9399 Route Verify on FMCSA

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 480301
MC: 619388
Based in: Commerce, CA 90022 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (323) 269-3033 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 424572
Based in: Vernon, CA 90058 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (323) 263-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ldi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1074419
MC: 446897
Based in: Pomona, CA 91768 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 140 trucks, 134 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (909) 620-7001 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-Zoom Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3296394
MC: 1045263
Based in: City Of Industry, CA 91744 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 65 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (714) 309-3931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3401792
MC: 1095095
Based in: South Gate, CA 90280 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (562) 568-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 710576
MC: 327888
Based in: LA Mirada, CA 90638 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 908 movers in El Monte

Near Alexandria (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT: 436004
MC: 239770
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 388638
MC: 208997
Based in: Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lopez Trucking Ii LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 818933
MC: 49847
Based in: Lorton, VA 22079 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 43 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (703) 372-1540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 6903
MC: 1664339
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT: 2845842
MC: 954130
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Services Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Quality Midwestern Holdings INC

USDOT: 819924
MC: 312495
Based in: Lorton, VA 22079 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (703) 495-8919 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT: 4231672
MC: 1637268
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,203 movers in Alexandria

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Alexandria accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from El Monte to Alexandria?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,560 to $5,300 for a studio, $5,340 to $7,950 for a one-bedroom, $8,900 to $13,250 for a two-bedroom, $14,240 to $21,190 for a three-bedroom and $19,590 to $29,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Alexandria from El Monte?

About 2,690 road miles (2,280 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 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 Virginia 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 El Monte to Alexandria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,660 to $5,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,420 to $5,030. 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 El Monte–Alexandria corridor.