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Lancaster, CA → Huntington Beach, CA · Short-haul move

Movers from Lancaster to Huntington Beach

About 82 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,750–$2,610, delivery in 1–2 days, 105 carriers on the Lancaster side and 1,020 in Huntington Beach.

  • 82 miroad distance
  • 2 h 7 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,750–$2,6102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 82 miles (69 straight-line)
Drive time
2 h 7 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
105 (57 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,020 (430 interstate)

Reverse: Huntington Beach → Lancaster

Moving from Lancaster to Huntington Beach is a short-haul move of roughly 82 road miles, heading south within California.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 7 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,750 and $2,610, before packing or storage.

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 1,020 around Huntington Beach (430 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 Huntington Beach.

Lancaster has a population of about 170,084 and Huntington Beach about 191,451. Huntington Beach is the denser city (7,360 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 Huntington Beach

Full-service estimate for 82 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $990 $1,210 $1,480
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $1,130 $1,380 $1,680
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,750 $2,140 $2,610
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,630 $3,210 $3,910
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,830 $4,670 $5,690

Rental truck (DIY)

$230–$330

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

Portable container

$1,090–$1,610

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

Full-service mover

$1,750–$2,610

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 Huntington Beach (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT
2714701
MC
117140
Based in
Irvine, CA 92614 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2483381
MC
859536
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92806 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Danlerie Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2923671
MC
986193
Based in
Signal Hill, CA 90755 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (562) 739-0428 Route Verify on FMCSA

Go Freight Go Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4348042
MC
1699704
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (786) 569-9270 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,020 movers in Huntington Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lancaster to Huntington Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $990 to $1,480 for a studio, $1,130 to $1,680 for a one-bedroom, $1,750 to $2,610 for a two-bedroom, $2,630 to $3,910 for a three-bedroom and $3,830 to $5,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Huntington Beach from Lancaster?

About 82 road miles (69 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

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

No. Because both Lancaster and Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,610. 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–Huntington Beach corridor.