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Carson City, NV

Laguna Beach, CA → Carson City, NV · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Laguna Beach to Carson City

About 476 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,790–$5,640, delivery in 1–3 days, 90 carriers on the Laguna Beach side and 32 in Carson City.

  • 476 miroad distance
  • 8 h 54 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,790–$5,6402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 476 miles (403 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 54 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
90 (24 interstate)
Movers at destination
32 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Carson City → Laguna Beach

The route from Laguna Beach, CA to Carson City, NV covers roughly 476 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance 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 $3,790 to $5,640 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 54 min.

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 32 around Carson City (23 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 Carson City.

Laguna Beach has a population of about 23,000 and Carson City about 59,000. Laguna Beach is considerably denser (2,589 people per square mile versus 406), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Nevada than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Nevada levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Laguna Beach to Carson City

Full-service estimate for 476 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,520 $1,850 $2,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,270 $2,770 $3,380
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,790 $4,620 $5,640
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,060 $7,400 $9,020
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,340 $10,170 $12,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$790–$1,110

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

Portable container

$1,440–$2,120

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

Full-service mover

$3,790–$5,640

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 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
Call (310) 337-0377 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maeflower Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC

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
Call (949) 216-0290 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (949) 587-9490 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (949) 472-1131 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (949) 768-0220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zuni Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zuni Trucking INC

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
Call (949) 716-7197 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (714) 679-5233 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 90 movers in Laguna Beach

Near Carson City (destination)

Gentle Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: A & B Relocations INC

USDOT
4164289
MC
1600731
Based in
Carson City, NV 89705 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (559) 547-5704 Route Verify on FMCSA

Empire Contractors & Empire Waste Systems

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Empire Contractors INC

USDOT
1707107
Based in
Incline Village, NV 89451 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (775) 831-2246 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marty'S Appliance

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3099902
Based in
Minden, NV 89423 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (775) 782-5099 Route Verify on FMCSA

C&t Consulting Agency LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4512928
MC
1786930
Based in
Carson City, NV 89701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (909) 720-9588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Minutemen Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3802718
MC
1369347
Based in
Washoe Valley, NV 89704 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (775) 541-8305 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vogts Logistics And Truck Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3948186
MC
1468493
Based in
Carson City, NV 89701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (775) 297-9473 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Out Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4176145
MC
1607125
Based in
Carson City, NV 89701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (775) 315-9840 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rapid Car Sales & Service INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4563432
MC
1814154
Based in
Carson City, NV 89701 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (321) 303-5705 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 32 movers in Carson City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Laguna Beach to Carson City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,260 for a studio, $2,270 to $3,380 for a one-bedroom, $3,790 to $5,640 for a two-bedroom, $6,060 to $9,020 for a three-bedroom and $8,340 to $12,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Carson City from Laguna Beach?

About 476 road miles (403 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 54 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Nevada 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 Carson City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,440 to $2,120. 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–Carson City corridor.