Warvet LLC
- 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
Lancaster, CA → Simi Valley, CA · Short-haul move
About 52 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,570–$2,340, delivery in 1–2 days, 105 carriers on the Lancaster side and 221 in Simi Valley.
The route from Lancaster, CA to Simi Valley, CA covers roughly 52 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
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 1 h 36 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,570 and $2,340, 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 221 around Simi Valley (91 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 Simi Valley.
Lancaster has a population of about 170,084 and Simi Valley about 124,861. Simi Valley is the denser city (3,045 people per square mile versus 1,840 in Lancaster), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $860 | $1,050 | $1,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $990 | $1,210 | $1,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,400 | $2,930 | $3,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,290 |
$200–$290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,070–$1,570
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,570–$2,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lancaster, CA → Simi Valley, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $860 to $1,280 for a studio, $990 to $1,480 for a one-bedroom, $1,570 to $2,340 for a two-bedroom, $2,400 to $3,580 for a three-bedroom and $3,560 to $5,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 52 road miles (44 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 36 min.
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.
No. Because both Lancaster and Simi Valley 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $200 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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.
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–Simi Valley corridor.