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Garden Grove, CA → Mountain View, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Garden Grove to Mountain View

About 402 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,790–$5,630, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,390 carriers on the Garden Grove side and 308 in Mountain View.

  • 402 miroad distance
  • 7 h 38 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,790–$5,6302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 402 miles (341 straight-line)
Drive time
7 h 38 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
1,390 (601 interstate)
Movers at destination
308 (87 interstate)

Reverse: Mountain View → Garden Grove

Moving from Garden Grove to Mountain View is a regional long-distance move of roughly 402 road miles, heading northwest within California.

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 $3,790 to $5,630 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 38 min.

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 308 around Mountain View (87 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 Mountain View.

Garden Grove has a population of about 170,455 and Mountain View about 82,000. Garden Grove is considerably denser (9,553 people per square mile versus 6,889), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Garden Grove to Mountain View

Full-service estimate for 402 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,290
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,270 $2,770 $3,380
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,790 $4,620 $5,630
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,060 $7,390 $9,010
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,330 $10,160 $12,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$560–$790

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

Portable container

$1,380–$2,030

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

Full-service mover

$3,790–$5,630

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 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 Mountain View (destination)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eloka Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3455711
MC
1126373
Based in
San Jose, CA 95125 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (408) 500-8852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trident Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Shefali Toor

USDOT
2641089
MC
920395
Based in
San Jose, CA 95133 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (408) 455-0526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT
1464935
MC
553377
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 308 movers in Mountain View

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Other origins to Mountain View

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden Grove to Mountain View?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,380 for a one-bedroom, $3,790 to $5,630 for a two-bedroom, $6,060 to $9,010 for a three-bedroom and $8,330 to $12,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Mountain View from Garden Grove?

About 402 road miles (341 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 38 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Garden Grove and Mountain View 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 Mountain View?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $560 to $790 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,380 to $2,030. 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.

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–Mountain View corridor.