Orange, CA

Jonesboro, AR → Orange, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Jonesboro to Orange

About 1,821 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,850–$10,190, delivery in 5–10 days, 42 carriers on the Jonesboro side and 608 in Orange.

  • 1,821 miroad distance
  • 32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,850–$10,1902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,821 miles (1,544 straight-line)
Drive time
32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
42 (29 interstate)
Movers at destination
608 (229 interstate)

Reverse: Orange → Jonesboro

Moving from Jonesboro to Orange is a cross-country move of roughly 1,821 road miles, heading west from Arkansas 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 $6,850 to $10,190 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 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Jonesboro side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (29 of them authorized for interstate work), and 608 around Orange (229 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 Orange.

Jonesboro has a population of about 81,000 and Orange about 138,365. Orange is the denser city (5,444 people per square mile versus 980 in Jonesboro), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Arkansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Jonesboro to Orange

Full-service estimate for 1,821 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,740 $3,340 $4,080
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,110 $5,010 $6,110
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,850 $8,350 $10,190
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,960 $13,360 $16,300
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,060 $18,370 $22,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,620–$3,700

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

Portable container

$2,650–$3,890

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

Full-service mover

$6,850–$10,190

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Jonesboro (origin)

Timmons Transit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
906107
MC
392769
Based in
Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
129 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Loggins Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
687249
MC
319261
Based in
Lake City, AR 72437 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Stone Concepts L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2912340
MC
1170005
Based in
Jonesboro, AR 72404 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

W L Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1376503
MC
525505
Based in
Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

The Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2919912
MC
984411
Based in
Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Childers Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1694025
MC
622049
Based in
Brookland, AR 72417 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Coco Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4243814
MC
1643841
Based in
Brookland, AR 72417 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Eddleman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2011807
MC
745116
Based in
Jonesboro, AR 72401 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 42 movers in Jonesboro

Near Orange (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2714701
MC
117140
Based in
Irvine, CA 92614 (8 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 (13 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 (4 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 (12 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 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1030265
MC
987394
Based in
Irvine, CA 92618 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Lgl INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2448815
MC
845207
Based in
Irvine, CA 92603 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 608 movers in Orange

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Jonesboro to Orange?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,740 to $4,080 for a studio, $4,110 to $6,110 for a one-bedroom, $6,850 to $10,190 for a two-bedroom, $10,960 to $16,300 for a three-bedroom and $15,060 to $22,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Orange from Jonesboro?

About 1,821 road miles (1,544 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 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 Arkansas 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 Jonesboro to Orange?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,620 to $3,700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,650 to $3,890. 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 Jonesboro–Orange corridor.