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Long Beach, CA → Santa Ana, CA · Local move

Movers from Long Beach to Santa Ana

About 20 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,380–$2,060, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,558 carriers on the Long Beach side and 984 in Santa Ana.

  • 20 miroad distance
  • 38 mindriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,380–$2,0602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 20 miles (17 straight-line)
Drive time
38 min
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
1,558 (664 interstate)
Movers at destination
984 (394 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Ana → Long Beach

Santa Ana sits about 20 miles east of Long Beach, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.

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 38 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,380 and $2,060, before packing or storage.

On the Long Beach side there are 1,558 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (664 of them authorized for interstate work), and 984 around Santa Ana (394 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 Santa Ana.

Long Beach has a population of about 450,469 and Santa Ana about 315,586. The two cities have comparable density (9,206 and 11,364 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Long Beach to Santa Ana

Full-service estimate for 20 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $720 $880 $1,070
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $850 $1,040 $1,270
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,380 $1,690 $2,060
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,160 $2,640 $3,220
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,270 $3,980 $4,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$170–$240

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

Portable container

$1,040–$1,530

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

Full-service mover

$1,380–$2,060

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Long Beach, CA → Santa Ana, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Long Beach (origin)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (8 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

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069767
MC
445668
Based in
Long Beach, CA 90805 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (310) 830-0013 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadex Cy INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1398199
MC
589053
Based in
Carson, CA 90810 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (310) 878-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific 9 Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1274552
MC
496960
Based in
Gardena, CA 90248 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (310) 603-6011 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401792
MC
1095095
Based in
South Gate, CA 90280 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (562) 568-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tradelink Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
770045
MC
345513
Based in
Compton, CA 90221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
47 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (562) 983-0900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,558 movers in Long Beach

Near Santa Ana (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT
2714701
MC
117140
Based in
Irvine, CA 92614 (5 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 (14 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 (11 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 (7 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 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1030265
MC
987394
Based in
Irvine, CA 92618 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (310) 337-0377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lgl INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2448815
MC
845207
Based in
Irvine, CA 92603 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 984 movers in Santa Ana

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Long Beach to Santa Ana?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $720 to $1,070 for a studio, $850 to $1,270 for a one-bedroom, $1,380 to $2,060 for a two-bedroom, $2,160 to $3,220 for a three-bedroom and $3,270 to $4,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Ana from Long Beach?

About 20 road miles (17 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 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 Long Beach and Santa Ana 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 Long Beach to Santa Ana?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $170 to $240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,530. 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 Long Beach–Santa Ana corridor.