Glendale, CA → Worcester, MA · Cross-country move
About 3,008 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,100–$15,020, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,585 carriers on the Glendale side and 226 in Worcester.
Worcester sits about 3,008 miles northeast of Glendale, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Massachusetts 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 $10,100 to $15,020 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 52 hours (6 driving days).
On the Glendale side there are 1,585 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (649 of them authorized for interstate work), and 226 around Worcester (135 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 Worcester.
Glendale has a population of about 187,160 and Worcester about 213,862. The two cities have comparable density (6,444 and 5,522 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,040 | $4,930 | $6,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,060 | $7,390 | $9,010 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,100 | $12,310 | $15,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,160 | $19,700 | $24,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,220 | $27,090 | $33,050 |
$4,140–$5,850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,700–$5,450
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,100–$15,020
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Glendale, CA → Worcester, MA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Legal name: Piece By Piece Movers LLC
Legal name: Dn Van Lines INC
Legal name: Oscar'S Moving Company LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $4,040 to $6,010 for a studio, $6,060 to $9,010 for a one-bedroom, $10,100 to $15,020 for a two-bedroom, $16,160 to $24,040 for a three-bedroom and $22,220 to $33,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,008 road miles (2,549 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 hours (6 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from California into Massachusetts 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,140 to $5,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,700 to $5,450. 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.
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 Glendale–Worcester corridor.