Apple Moving
Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC
- USDOT
- 795385
- MC
- 354379
- Based in
- Norfolk, VA 23504 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 21 trucks, 13 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Hampton, VA → Santa Clarita, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,779 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,060–$13,490, delivery in 7–14 days, 157 carriers on the Hampton side and 605 in Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita sits about 2,779 miles west of Hampton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to California 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 $9,060 to $13,490 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 48 hours (6 driving days).
On the Hampton side there are 157 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (88 of them authorized for interstate work), and 605 around Santa Clarita (262 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 Santa Clarita.
Hampton has a population of about 137,315 and Santa Clarita about 228,430. The two cities have comparable density (2,663 and 3,230 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,630 | $4,420 | $5,390 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,440 | $6,630 | $8,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,060 | $11,050 | $13,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,500 | $17,690 | $21,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,940 | $24,320 | $29,670 |
$3,910–$5,510
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,500–$5,150
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,060–$13,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Hampton, VA → Santa Clarita, CA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,630 to $5,390 for a studio, $5,440 to $8,090 for a one-bedroom, $9,060 to $13,490 for a two-bedroom, $14,500 to $21,580 for a three-bedroom and $19,940 to $29,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,779 road miles (2,355 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 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 Virginia into California 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 $3,910 to $5,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,500 to $5,150. 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 Hampton–Santa Clarita corridor.