Los Angeles, CA → Hialeah, FL · Cross-country move
About 2,756 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,900–$13,250, delivery in 7–14 days, 2,866 carriers on the Los Angeles side and 2,142 in Hialeah.
Hialeah sits about 2,756 miles east of Los Angeles, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Florida that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $8,900 to $13,250 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 48 hours (6 driving days).
On the Los Angeles side there are 2,866 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,210 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,142 around Hialeah (675 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 Hialeah.
Los Angeles has a population of about 3.9 million and Hialeah about 230,968. The two cities have comparable density (8,304 and 10,329 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,340 | $6,520 | $7,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,900 | $10,860 | $13,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,250 | $17,380 | $21,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,590 | $23,890 | $29,150 |
$3,880–$5,480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,480–$5,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,900–$13,250
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Los Angeles, CA → Hialeah, FL. 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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Legal name: North American Transport Services LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,560 to $5,300 for a studio, $5,340 to $7,950 for a one-bedroom, $8,900 to $13,250 for a two-bedroom, $14,250 to $21,200 for a three-bedroom and $19,590 to $29,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,756 road miles (2,336 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from California into Florida 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,880 to $5,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,480 to $5,120. 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 Los Angeles–Hialeah corridor.