Detroit, MI

Fullerton, CA → Detroit, MI · Cross-country move

Movers from Fullerton to Detroit

About 2,320 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,940–$11,820, delivery in 7–14 days, 846 carriers on the Fullerton side and 1,435 in Detroit.

  • 2,320 miroad distance
  • 40 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,940–$11,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,320 miles (1,966 straight-line)
Drive time
40 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
846 (361 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,435 (656 interstate)

Reverse: Detroit → Fullerton

The route from Fullerton, CA to Detroit, MI covers roughly 2,320 miles by road, a northeast-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 $7,940 to $11,820 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 40 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 1,435 around Detroit (656 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 Detroit.

Fullerton has a population of about 138,675 and Detroit about 649,095. Fullerton is considerably denser (6,411 people per square mile versus 4,608), 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 Michigan 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 Detroit

Full-service estimate for 2,320 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,180 $3,880 $4,730
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,770 $5,810 $7,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,940 $9,690 $11,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,710 $15,500 $18,910
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,480 $21,310 $26,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,280–$4,640

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

Portable container

$3,090–$4,550

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

Full-service mover

$7,940–$11,820

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 Detroit (destination)

Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153343
MC
41608
Based in
Dearborn, MI 48124 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
245 trucks, 215 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Alden Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
888722
MC
387036
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
193 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Lk Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3349817
MC
1070757
Based in
Garden City, MI 48135 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
131 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Universal

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

A & S Express Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2950753
MC
999060
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
90 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Mm Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2455228
MC
848013
Based in
Westland, MI 48186 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 1,435 movers in Detroit

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,180 to $4,730 for a studio, $4,770 to $7,090 for a one-bedroom, $7,940 to $11,820 for a two-bedroom, $12,710 to $18,910 for a three-bedroom and $17,480 to $26,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Detroit from Fullerton?

About 2,320 road miles (1,966 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 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 Michigan 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 Detroit?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,280 to $4,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,090 to $4,550. 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 Fullerton–Detroit corridor.