Lancaster, CA → Astoria, OR · Long-distance move

Movers from Lancaster to Astoria

About 1,000 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,390–$8,010, delivery in 2–5 days, 105 carriers on the Lancaster side and 11 in Astoria.

1,000 miroad distance
17 h 57 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$5,390–$8,0102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lancaster, California
To: Astoria, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 1,000 miles (847 straight-line)
Drive time: 17 h 57 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 105 (57 interstate)
Movers at destination: 11 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Astoria → Lancaster

Moving from Lancaster to Astoria is a long-distance move of roughly 1,000 road miles, heading north from California to Oregon.

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 $5,390 to $8,010 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 57 min.

On the Lancaster side there are 105 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around Astoria (8 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 Astoria.

Lancaster has a population of about 170,084 and Astoria about 10,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,840 and 1,667 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Oregon 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 Lancaster to Astoria

Full-service estimate for 1,000 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,150	$2,630	$3,210
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,230	$3,940	$4,810
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,390	$6,570	$8,010
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,620	$10,510	$12,820
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,850	$14,450	$17,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,480–$2,090

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

Portable container

$1,910–$2,810

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

Full-service mover

$5,390–$8,010

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Lancaster (origin)

Warvet LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4438298
MC: 1747298
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93536 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (254) 493-7509 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4384395
MC: 1719247
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (661) 389-2068 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Av Supplies Distributors INC

USDOT: 4216491
MC: 1639401
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (661) 952-7887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Investment Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3148907
MC: 103731
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (323) 855-2664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jabes Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The King Modular Systems Installation INC

USDOT: 2951860
MC: 1555690
Based in: Palmdale, CA 93552 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (323) 318-0716 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & E Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3473111
MC: 1137379
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93536 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (323) 481-9394 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geo4road INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3975931
MC: 1487146
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (267) 228-9856 Route Verify on FMCSA

Leo'S Trucking & Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 9348380
MC: 68741251
Based in: Lancaster, CA 93534 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (661) 802-2895 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 105 movers in Lancaster

Near Astoria (destination)

City Transfer Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Triple T Trucking INC

USDOT: 639381
MC: 300350
Based in: Astoria, OR 97103 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (503) 325-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Austin Wirkkala Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3724171
MC: 1312053
Based in: Chinook, WA 98614 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (360) 244-3571 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drft Company Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Drift Company Boat Hauling LLC

USDOT: 2191875
MC: 819498
Based in: Astoria, OR 97103 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (503) 816-1703 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Peaks Logistics

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4498095
Based in: Warrenton, OR 97146 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (503) 457-6169 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Stinger Trans & Ltl LLC

USDOT: 3909951
MC: 1442992
Based in: Cathlamet, WA 98612 (26 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (253) 606-7943 Route Verify on FMCSA

Commonwealth Industries LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4515221
MC: 1788175
Based in: Raymond, WA 98577 (33 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (360) 593-3161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dk Luna Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1630749
MC: 601483
Based in: Longview, WA 98632 (36 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (360) 232-3826 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kenny'S Trucking Again

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kenneth A White

USDOT: 674179
MC: 687495
Based in: Castle Rock, WA 98611 (44 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (916) 599-4261 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in Astoria

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lancaster to Astoria?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,150 to $3,210 for a studio, $3,230 to $4,810 for a one-bedroom, $5,390 to $8,010 for a two-bedroom, $8,620 to $12,820 for a three-bedroom and $11,850 to $17,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Astoria from Lancaster?

About 1,000 road miles (847 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 57 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 California into Oregon 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 Lancaster to Astoria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,480 to $2,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 to $2,810. 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 Lancaster–Astoria corridor.