Birmingham, AL

Fullerton, CA → Birmingham, AL · Cross-country move

Movers from Fullerton to Birmingham

About 2,103 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,330–$10,900, delivery in 5–10 days, 846 carriers on the Fullerton side and 395 in Birmingham.

  • 2,103 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,330–$10,9002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,103 miles (1,783 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
846 (361 interstate)
Movers at destination
395 (208 interstate)

Reverse: Birmingham → Fullerton

Birmingham sits about 2,103 miles east of Fullerton, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Alabama 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 $7,330 to $10,900 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 36 hours (5 driving days).

On the Fullerton side there are 846 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (361 of them authorized for interstate work), and 395 around Birmingham (208 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 Birmingham.

Fullerton has a population of about 138,675 and Birmingham about 195,893. Fullerton is considerably denser (6,411 people per square mile versus 1,366), 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 Alabama 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 Fullerton to Birmingham

Full-service estimate for 2,103 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,930 $3,570 $4,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,400 $5,360 $6,540
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,330 $8,930 $10,900
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,720 $14,290 $17,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,120 $19,650 $23,980

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,910–$4,110

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

Portable container

$2,900–$4,260

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

Full-service mover

$7,330–$10,900

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 Fullerton (origin)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

White Arrow LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
577394
MC
281042
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
414 trucks, 408 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2483381
MC
859536
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92806 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

A-Zoom Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3296394
MC
1045263
Based in
City Of Industry, CA 91744 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
65 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Liberty Linehaul West INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
282762
MC
208837
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

All 846 movers in Fullerton

Near Birmingham (destination)

Buddy Moore Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
843883
MC
370920
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35222 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
359 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Dixie Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2263023
MC
822669
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
117 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Deep South Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273403
MC
163871
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35204 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
109 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Americas Thrift Stores INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
446588
MC
656355
Based in
Irondale, AL 35210 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2179652
MC
765956
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35211 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

U-Haul

Licensed interstate
USDOT
428450
MC
881025
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35216 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Associated Grocers Of The South INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
187921
MC
432768
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Thompson Delivery Services Colwright

Licensed interstate
USDOT
713589
MC
352161
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35203 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

All 395 movers in Birmingham

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fullerton to Birmingham?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,930 to $4,360 for a studio, $4,400 to $6,540 for a one-bedroom, $7,330 to $10,900 for a two-bedroom, $11,720 to $17,440 for a three-bedroom and $16,120 to $23,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Birmingham from Fullerton?

About 2,103 road miles (1,783 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 Alabama 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 Fullerton to Birmingham?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,910 to $4,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,900 to $4,260. 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 Fullerton–Birmingham corridor.