Hood River, OR → Los Angeles, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Hood River to Los Angeles

About 973 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,310–$7,900, delivery in 2–5 days, 13 carriers on the Hood River side and 2,866 in Los Angeles.

973 miroad distance
17 h 29 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$5,310–$7,9002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hood River, Oregon
To: Los Angeles, California
Road distance: ≈ 973 miles (824 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 29 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 13 (10 interstate)
Movers at destination: 2,866 (1,210 interstate)

Reverse: Los Angeles → Hood River

Moving from Hood River to Los Angeles is a long-distance move of roughly 973 road miles, heading south from Oregon to 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 $5,310 to $7,900 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 29 min.

On the Hood River side there are 13 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (10 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,866 around Los Angeles (1,210 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 Los Angeles.

Hood River has a population of about 8,000 and Los Angeles about 3.9 million. Los Angeles is the denser city (8,304 people per square mile versus 3,188 in Hood River), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Oregon, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Hood River to Los Angeles

Full-service estimate for 973 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,120	$2,590	$3,160
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,180	$3,880	$4,740
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,310	$6,470	$7,900
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,490	$10,360	$12,630
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,680	$14,240	$17,370

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,450–$2,050

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

Portable container

$1,890–$2,780

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

Full-service mover

$5,310–$7,900

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Hood River (origin)

Level Excavating INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2264228
MC: 797196
Based in: Hood River, OR 97031 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (541) 354-1700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lester Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1078021
MC: 133654
Based in: Hood River, OR 97031 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (541) 354-1113 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transita LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2250613
MC: 823545
Based in: Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041 (20 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (503) 533-4358 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gt LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3005779
MC: 26493
Based in: Rhododendron, OR 97049 (29 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (503) 563-7790 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jess Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3700816
MC: 1294825
Based in: Lyle, WA 98635 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (509) 310-3885 Route Verify on FMCSA

Erik Jausch

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1554097
MC: 577032
Based in: Goldendale, WA 98620 (38 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (541) 993-3748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pick'S Sierra Development LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4391520
MC: 1722817
Based in: Lyle, WA 98635 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (503) 410-1079 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gc Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gc Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3573105
MC: 1204270
Based in: Stevenson, WA 98648 (20 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Route Verify on FMCSA

All 13 movers in Hood River

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hood River to Los Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,120 to $3,160 for a studio, $3,180 to $4,740 for a one-bedroom, $5,310 to $7,900 for a two-bedroom, $8,490 to $12,630 for a three-bedroom and $11,680 to $17,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Los Angeles from Hood River?

About 973 road miles (824 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 29 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Oregon 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Hood River to Los Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,450 to $2,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,890 to $2,780. 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 Hood River–Los Angeles corridor.