Ann Arbor, MI

Laguna Beach, CA → Ann Arbor, MI · Cross-country move

Movers from Laguna Beach to Ann Arbor

About 2,284 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,880–$11,730, delivery in 7–14 days, 90 carriers on the Laguna Beach side and 229 in Ann Arbor.

  • 2,284 miroad distance
  • 40 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $7,880–$11,7302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,284 miles (1,936 straight-line)
Drive time
40 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
90 (24 interstate)
Movers at destination
229 (112 interstate)

Reverse: Ann Arbor → Laguna Beach

Moving from Laguna Beach to Ann Arbor is a cross-country move of roughly 2,284 road miles, heading northeast from California to Michigan.

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 $7,880 to $11,730 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 40 hours (5 driving days).

On the Laguna Beach side there are 90 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (24 of them authorized for interstate work), and 229 around Ann Arbor (112 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 Ann Arbor.

Laguna Beach has a population of about 23,000 and Ann Arbor about 122,233. Ann Arbor is the denser city (4,392 people per square mile versus 2,589 in Laguna Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Laguna Beach to Ann Arbor

Full-service estimate for 2,284 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,150 $3,840 $4,690
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,730 $5,770 $7,040
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,880 $9,610 $11,730
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,610 $15,380 $18,760
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,340 $21,150 $25,800

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,250–$4,580

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

Portable container

$3,060–$4,500

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

Full-service mover

$7,880–$11,730

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 Laguna Beach (origin)

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1030265
MC
987394
Based in
Irvine, CA 92618 (9 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 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Maeflower Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3405755
MC
1097046
Based in
Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Terry Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
649215
MC
306297
Based in
Lake Forest, CA 92630 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Villa Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2915709
MC
1258615
Based in
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All Ways Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
350330
MC
913761
Based in
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Zuni Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2498183
MC
865638
Based in
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Bir Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3945838
MC
1466861
Based in
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

All 90 movers in Laguna Beach

Near Ann Arbor (destination)

Xpo Logistics Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
241829
MC
165377
Based in
Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10,260 trucks, 12,986 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

A D Transport Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
296052
MC
192625
Based in
Canton, MI 48188 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
500 trucks, 429 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Whiteline Express LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
186721
MC
163645
Based in
Plymouth, MI 48170 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
266 trucks, 221 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Saint Joseph Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3307370
MC
1049987
Based in
Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 98 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Pink Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3093121
MC
73065
Based in
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Bright Pledge Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3454345
MC
1125919
Based in
Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Pinnacle Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
610538
MC
293651
Based in
Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Nationwide Roadside Assistance

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2974615
MC
10764
Based in
Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 229 movers in Ann Arbor

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Laguna Beach to Ann Arbor?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,150 to $4,690 for a studio, $4,730 to $7,040 for a one-bedroom, $7,880 to $11,730 for a two-bedroom, $12,610 to $18,760 for a three-bedroom and $17,340 to $25,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ann Arbor from Laguna Beach?

About 2,284 road miles (1,936 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 40 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Michigan 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 Laguna Beach to Ann Arbor?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,250 to $4,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,060 to $4,500. 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 Laguna Beach–Ann Arbor corridor.