Garden Grove, CA → Los Angeles, CA · Local move

Movers from Garden Grove to Los Angeles

About 36 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,480–$2,200, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,390 carriers on the Garden Grove side and 2,866 in Los Angeles.

36 miroad distance
1 h 8 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,480–$2,2002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Garden Grove, California
To: Los Angeles, California
Road distance: ≈ 36 miles (31 straight-line)
Drive time: 1 h 8 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 1,390 (601 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,866 (1,210 interstate)

Reverse: Los Angeles → Garden Grove

The route from Garden Grove, CA to Los Angeles, CA covers roughly 36 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.

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 1 h 8 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,480 and $2,200, 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 2,866 around Los Angeles (1,210 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 Los Angeles.

Garden Grove has a population of about 170,455 and Los Angeles about 3.9 million. The two cities have comparable density (9,553 and 8,304 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Garden Grove to Los Angeles

Full-service estimate for 36 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$790	$960	$1,180
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$920	$1,130	$1,370
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,480	$1,800	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,280	$2,790	$3,400
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,410	$4,160	$5,080

Rental truck (DIY)

$190–$260

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

Portable container

$1,050–$1,550

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

Full-service mover

$1,480–$2,200

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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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

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Near Los Angeles (destination)

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC

USDOT: 9853
MC: 139496
Based in: Los Angeles, CA 90023 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (323) 362-9399 Route Verify on FMCSA

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 480301
MC: 619388
Based in: Commerce, CA 90022 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered: 1992

Call (323) 269-3033 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2719785
MC: 934868
Based in: Culver City, CA 90230 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (877) 626-1887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 424572
Based in: Vernon, CA 90058 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (323) 263-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific 9 Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1274552
MC: 496960
Based in: Gardena, CA 90248 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (310) 603-6011 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3401792
MC: 1095095
Based in: South Gate, CA 90280 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (562) 568-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4420956
MC: 1738102
Based in: Los Angeles, CA 90029 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (424) 335-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1778992
MC: 648911
Based in: Los Angeles, CA 90037 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (213) 944-0878 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,866 movers in Los Angeles

Tips for this move

Label boxes by room in Los Angeles 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.
Reserve loading-zone parking or a building elevator in advance—waiting time is billable.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden Grove to Los Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $790 to $1,180 for a studio, $920 to $1,370 for a one-bedroom, $1,480 to $2,200 for a two-bedroom, $2,280 to $3,400 for a three-bedroom and $3,410 to $5,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Los Angeles from Garden Grove?

About 36 road miles (31 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 8 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,550. 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 Garden Grove–Los Angeles corridor.