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Eureka, CA

Lancaster, CA → Eureka, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Lancaster to Eureka

About 629 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,630–$6,890, delivery in 2–5 days, 105 carriers on the Lancaster side and 11 in Eureka.

  • 629 miroad distance
  • 11 h 33 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,630–$6,8902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 629 miles (533 straight-line)
Drive time
11 h 33 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
105 (57 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Eureka → Lancaster

Moving from Lancaster to Eureka is a long-distance move of roughly 629 road miles, heading northwest within 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 $4,630 to $6,890 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 11 h 33 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 Eureka (1 interstate). For an in-state 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 Eureka.

Lancaster has a population of about 170,084 and Eureka about 26,000. Eureka is the denser city (2,771 people per square mile versus 1,840 in Lancaster), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Lancaster to Eureka

Full-service estimate for 629 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,850 $2,260 $2,750
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,780 $3,390 $4,130
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,630 $5,640 $6,890
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,400 $9,030 $11,020
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,180 $12,420 $15,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$950–$1,340

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

Portable container

$1,580–$2,330

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

Full-service mover

$4,630–$6,890

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 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 Eureka (destination)

Dirty Birds Tcd LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4441571
MC
1749946
Based in
Eureka, CA 95503 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (707) 362-0051 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miller Farms

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Miller Farms Nursery INC

USDOT
2662318
Based in
McKinleyville, CA 95519 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (707) 839-1571 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clinton M Price

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3045242
Based in
Eureka, CA 95501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (707) 601-4907 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maruskas Excavation & Hauling

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Gyle J Maruska

USDOT
2878623
Based in
Arcata, CA 95521 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (707) 845-2801 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northern Emeralds

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Ecd INC

USDOT
3275685
Based in
Arcata, CA 95521 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Route Verify on FMCSA

Nor-Cal Freight

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Connie Martinez

USDOT
2957164
MC
2568
Based in
McKinleyville, CA 95519 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (707) 223-2241 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunside Transportation

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Tou Vang

USDOT
3012570
MC
63736
Based in
McKinleyville, CA 95519 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (651) 368-6717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ss Support System

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Salmon Summit Support System

USDOT
4213071
Based in
Hoopa, CA 95546 (35 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (707) 720-3731 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in Eureka

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,850 to $2,750 for a studio, $2,780 to $4,130 for a one-bedroom, $4,630 to $6,890 for a two-bedroom, $7,400 to $11,020 for a three-bedroom and $10,180 to $15,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Eureka from Lancaster?

About 629 road miles (533 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 h 33 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Lancaster and Eureka are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Lancaster to Eureka?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $950 to $1,340 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,580 to $2,330. 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–Eureka corridor.