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Fredericksburg, VA

Lancaster, CA → Fredericksburg, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Lancaster to Fredericksburg

About 2,661 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,850–$13,170, delivery in 7–14 days, 105 carriers on the Lancaster side and 152 in Fredericksburg.

  • 2,661 miroad distance
  • 46 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,850–$13,1702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,661 miles (2,256 straight-line)
Drive time
46 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
105 (57 interstate)
Movers at destination
152 (107 interstate)

Reverse: Fredericksburg → Lancaster

Moving from Lancaster to Fredericksburg is a cross-country move of roughly 2,661 road miles, heading east from California to Virginia.

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 $8,850 to $13,170 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 46 hours (6 driving days).

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 152 around Fredericksburg (107 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 Fredericksburg.

Lancaster has a population of about 170,084 and Fredericksburg about 28,000. Fredericksburg is the denser city (2,678 people per square mile versus 1,840 in Lancaster), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia 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 Fredericksburg

Full-service estimate for 2,661 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,540 $4,320 $5,270
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,310 $6,480 $7,900
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,850 $10,790 $13,170
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,160 $17,270 $21,070
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,470 $23,740 $28,970

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,630–$5,130

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

Portable container

$3,390–$4,990

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

Full-service mover

$8,850–$13,170

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 Fredericksburg (destination)

Hilldrup Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hilldrup Companies INC

USDOT
22302
MC
125294
Based in
Stafford, VA 22554 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
297 trucks, 245 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (703) 441-4888 Route Verify on FMCSA

2c Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 2c Logistics Delivery LLC

USDOT
3676372
MC
1276873
Based in
Fredricksburg, VA 22406 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (678) 776-9972 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alsop Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2587296
MC
906952
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (540) 654-6980 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cornerstone Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2445478
MC
844963
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (571) 210-4280 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Barber Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1728636
MC
633397
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (540) 710-1803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alsop Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1425222
MC
538857
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (540) 834-2118 Route Verify on FMCSA

Patty Sullivan Recon INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
671608
MC
315134
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (540) 654-5200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All In One Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1695684
MC
622616
Based in
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (0 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (571) 408-4893 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 152 movers in Fredericksburg

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,540 to $5,270 for a studio, $5,310 to $7,900 for a one-bedroom, $8,850 to $13,170 for a two-bedroom, $14,160 to $21,070 for a three-bedroom and $19,470 to $28,970 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fredericksburg from Lancaster?

About 2,661 road miles (2,256 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 46 hours (6 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 Virginia 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 Fredericksburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,630 to $5,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,390 to $4,990. 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–Fredericksburg corridor.