Mint Express INC
- USDOT
- 2779557
- MC
- 936752
- Based in
- Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 120 trucks, 60 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Frederick, MD → Long Beach, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,684 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,090–$13,520, delivery in 7–14 days, 300 carriers on the Frederick side and 1,558 in Long Beach.
The route from Frederick, MD to Long Beach, CA covers roughly 2,684 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 $9,090 to $13,520 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 46 hours (6 driving days).
On the Frederick side there are 300 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (201 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,558 around Long Beach (664 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 Long Beach.
Frederick has a population of about 85,000 and Long Beach about 450,469. Long Beach is the denser city (9,206 people per square mile versus 3,262 in Frederick), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Maryland, 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 | $3,630 | $4,430 | $5,410 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,450 | $6,650 | $8,110 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,090 | $11,080 | $13,520 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,540 | $17,730 | $21,630 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,990 | $24,370 | $29,740 |
$3,660–$5,160
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,420–$5,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,090–$13,520
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Frederick, MD → Long Beach, 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.
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Legal name: Holler Contracting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,630 to $5,410 for a studio, $5,450 to $8,110 for a one-bedroom, $9,090 to $13,520 for a two-bedroom, $14,540 to $21,630 for a three-bedroom and $19,990 to $29,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,684 road miles (2,274 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 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 Maryland 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 $3,660 to $5,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,420 to $5,020. 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 Frederick–Long Beach corridor.