Garden Grove, CA → Huntington Beach, CA · Local move

Movers from Garden Grove to Huntington Beach

About 9 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,320–$1,960, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,390 carriers on the Garden Grove side and 1,020 in Huntington Beach.

9 miroad distance
17 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,320–$1,9602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Garden Grove, California
To: Huntington Beach, California
Road distance: ≈ 9 miles (6 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 1,390 (601 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,020 (430 interstate)

Reverse: Huntington Beach → Garden Grove

Huntington Beach sits about 9 miles southwest of Garden Grove, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.

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 17 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,320 and $1,960, before packing or storage.

On the Garden Grove side there are 1,390 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (601 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,020 around Huntington Beach (430 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 Huntington Beach.

Garden Grove has a population of about 170,455 and Huntington Beach about 191,451. The two cities have comparable density (9,553 and 7,360 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Garden Grove to Huntington Beach

Full-service estimate for 9 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$670	$820	$1,000
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$800	$980	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,320	$1,610	$1,960
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,080	$2,540	$3,100
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,170	$3,860	$4,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$160–$220

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

Portable container

$1,030–$1,510

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

Full-service mover

$1,320–$1,960

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 Garden Grove (origin)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 629013
MC: 324282
Based in: Cerritos, CA 90703 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT: 2714701
MC: 117140
Based in: Irvine, CA 92614 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1069767
MC: 445668
Based in: Long Beach, CA 90805 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (310) 830-0013 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2483381
MC: 859536
Based in: Anaheim, CA 92806 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 710576
MC: 327888
Based in: LA Mirada, CA 90638 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293353
MC: 1043255
Based in: Santa Ana, CA 92707 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Weber Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Weber Distribution LLC

USDOT: 57459
MC: 41665
Based in: Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (909) 214-0349 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,390 movers in Garden Grove

Near Huntington Beach (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT: 2714701
MC: 117140
Based in: Irvine, CA 92614 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 629013
MC: 324282
Based in: Cerritos, CA 90703 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2247083
Based in: Buena Park, CA 90620 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2483381
MC: 859536
Based in: Anaheim, CA 92806 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 710576
MC: 327888
Based in: LA Mirada, CA 90638 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (714) 384-3600 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

Danlerie Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2923671
MC: 986193
Based in: Signal Hill, CA 90755 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (562) 739-0428 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Freight Go Corporation

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4348042
MC: 1699704
Based in: Cerritos, CA 90703 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (786) 569-9270 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,020 movers in Huntington Beach

Tips for this move

Disassemble beds and desks yourself to trim an hour off the crew's time.
Label boxes by room in Huntington 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 Garden Grove bill from the moment they leave the warehouse.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden Grove to Huntington Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $670 to $1,000 for a studio, $800 to $1,200 for a one-bedroom, $1,320 to $1,960 for a two-bedroom, $2,080 to $3,100 for a three-bedroom and $3,170 to $4,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Huntington Beach from Garden Grove?

About 9 road miles (6 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 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 Garden Grove and Huntington 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 Garden Grove to Huntington Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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 Garden Grove–Huntington Beach corridor.