Fredericksburg, VA → Santa Clarita, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,689 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,900–$13,240, delivery in 7–14 days, 152 carriers on the Fredericksburg side and 605 in Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita sits about 2,689 miles west of Fredericksburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to California that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $13,240 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 Fredericksburg side there are 152 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (107 of them authorized for interstate work), and 605 around Santa Clarita (262 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 Santa Clarita.
Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,000 and Santa Clarita about 228,430. The two cities have comparable density (2,678 and 3,230 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Virginia, 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 | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,340 | $6,510 | $7,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,900 | $10,850 | $13,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,240 | $17,370 | $21,190 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,580 | $23,880 | $29,130 |
$3,660–$5,170
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,420–$5,030
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,900–$13,240
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.
Legal name: Hilldrup Companies INC
Legal name: 2c Logistics Delivery LLC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Legal name: Rigos Delivery Moving And Storage INC
Legal name: Precision Moving & Storage Corporation
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 $13,240 for a two-bedroom, $14,240 to $21,190 for a three-bedroom and $19,580 to $29,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,689 road miles (2,279 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 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 Virginia 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 $5,170 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.
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 Fredericksburg–Santa Clarita corridor.