El Monte, CA → Newport Beach, CA · Local move

Movers from El Monte to Newport Beach

About 40 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,500–$2,240, delivery in 0–1 days, 908 carriers on the El Monte side and 298 in Newport Beach.

40 miroad distance
1 h 15 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,500–$2,2402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: El Monte, California
To: Newport Beach, California
Road distance: ≈ 40 miles (34 straight-line)
Drive time: 1 h 15 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 908 (384 interstate)
Movers at destination: 298 (107 interstate)

Reverse: Newport Beach → El Monte

The route from El Monte, CA to Newport Beach, CA covers roughly 40 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,500 and $2,240, before packing or storage.

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 298 around Newport Beach (107 interstate). For an in-state 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 Newport Beach.

El Monte has a population of about 105,075 and Newport Beach about 85,000. El Monte is considerably denser (11,401 people per square mile versus 3,582), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from El Monte to Newport Beach

Full-service estimate for 40 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$810	$990	$1,200
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$940	$1,150	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,500	$1,830	$2,240
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,310	$2,820	$3,440
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,450	$4,200	$5,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$190–$270

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

Portable container

$1,060–$1,550

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

Full-service mover

$1,500–$2,240

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

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

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Near Newport Beach (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT: 2714701
MC: 117140
Based in: Irvine, CA 92614 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293353
MC: 1043255
Based in: Santa Ana, CA 92707 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1030265
MC: 987394
Based in: Irvine, CA 92618 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (310) 337-0377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lgl INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2448815
MC: 845207
Based in: Irvine, CA 92603 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laverde Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1156979
MC: 909517
Based in: Garden Grove, CA 92840 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (714) 726-0686 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maeflower Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3405755
MC: 1097046
Based in: Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (949) 216-0290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Student Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Student Movers INC

USDOT: 2769852
MC: 61421
Based in: Newport Beach, CA 92663 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (877) 336-6838 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cargo Alliance LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3323258
MC: 1096836
Based in: Irvine, CA 92620 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (818) 357-1301 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 298 movers in Newport Beach

Tips for this move

Disassemble beds and desks yourself to trim an hour off the crew's time.
Label boxes by room in Newport Beach so unloading goes as fast as loading.
Keep essentials (chargers, documents, medication) in your own car rather than on the truck.
Ask for an hourly quote with a not-to-exceed cap; local crews in El Monte bill from the moment they leave the warehouse.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from El Monte to Newport Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $810 to $1,200 for a studio, $940 to $1,400 for a one-bedroom, $1,500 to $2,240 for a two-bedroom, $2,310 to $3,440 for a three-bedroom and $3,450 to $5,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport Beach from El Monte?

About 40 road miles (34 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 15 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both El Monte and Newport Beach are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for El Monte to Newport Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,550. 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–Newport Beach corridor.