Huntington Beach, CA

Huntsville, AL → Huntington Beach, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Huntsville to Huntington Beach

About 2,106 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,330–$10,910, delivery in 5–10 days, 204 carriers on the Huntsville side and 1,020 in Huntington Beach.

  • 2,106 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,330–$10,9102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,106 miles (1,784 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
204 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,020 (430 interstate)

Reverse: Huntington Beach → Huntsville

The route from Huntsville, AL to Huntington Beach, CA covers roughly 2,106 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $7,330 to $10,910 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the Huntsville side there are 204 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,020 around Huntington Beach (430 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 Huntington Beach.

Huntsville has a population of about 233,627 and Huntington Beach about 191,451. Huntington Beach is the denser city (7,360 people per square mile versus 986 in Huntsville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Huntsville to Huntington Beach

Full-service estimate for 2,106 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,930 $3,580 $4,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,400 $5,360 $6,540
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,330 $8,940 $10,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,730 $14,300 $17,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,130 $19,670 $24,000

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,910–$4,110

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

Portable container

$2,900–$4,260

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

Full-service mover

$7,330–$10,910

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 Huntsville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
930909
MC
401062
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35802 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

This Side Up Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1874024
MC
717350
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35806 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Steve Cagle Trucking Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
274079
MC
190361
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Lambert Relocation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2459680
MC
849703
Based in
Madison, AL 35756 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3381623
MC
1375777
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Wright Transportation And Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1193208
MC
475921
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35824 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Jts Auto Recovery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1549350
MC
977534
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35816 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Bolt Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2959051
MC
75856
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 204 movers in Huntsville

Near Huntington Beach (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate
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

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2483381
MC
859536
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92806 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Danlerie Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2923671
MC
986193
Based in
Signal Hill, CA 90755 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Go Freight Go Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348042
MC
1699704
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 1,020 movers in Huntington Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Huntsville to Huntington Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,930 to $4,360 for a studio, $4,400 to $6,540 for a one-bedroom, $7,330 to $10,910 for a two-bedroom, $11,730 to $17,450 for a three-bedroom and $16,130 to $24,000 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Huntington Beach from Huntsville?

About 2,106 road miles (1,784 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Alabama 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 Huntsville to Huntington Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,910 to $4,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,900 to $4,260. 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 Huntsville–Huntington Beach corridor.