Interstate move · Louisiana → California

Movers from Louisiana to California

About 1,988 miles between New Orleans and Los Angeles. Two-bedroom estimate $7,230–$10,760, delivery in 5–10 days. Choose exact cities below.

1,988 miNew Orleans → Los Angeles
34 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
669 / 47,679carriers in each state

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Moving from Louisiana to California means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—New Orleans and Los Angeles—the road distance is about 1,988 miles, which puts a typical move in the cross-country move bracket with a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

Louisiana has about 4.7 million residents and California about 39.5 million. California is a higher-cost state than Louisiana; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services.

We list 669 household-goods carriers across the Louisiana cities on this platform and 47,679 across California. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Louisiana to California

Reference estimate for 1,988 miles (New Orleans → Los Angeles)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,890	$3,530	$4,300
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,340	$5,290	$6,450
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,230	$8,820	$10,760
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,570	$14,110	$17,210
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,910	$19,400	$23,670

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Popular city routes

New OrleansLos Angeles1,988 mi New OrleansSan Diego1,900 mi New OrleansSan Jose2,231 mi New OrleansSan Francisco2,274 mi New OrleansFresno2,095 mi New OrleansSacramento2,221 mi Baton RougeLos Angeles1,898 mi Baton RougeSan Diego1,811 mi Baton RougeSan Jose2,141 mi Baton RougeSan Francisco2,184 mi Baton RougeFresno2,005 mi Baton RougeSacramento2,132 mi ShreveportLos Angeles1,679 mi ShreveportSan Diego1,600 mi ShreveportSan Jose1,908 mi ShreveportSan Francisco1,949 mi ShreveportFresno1,774 mi ShreveportSacramento1,895 mi LafayetteLos Angeles1,843 mi LafayetteSan Diego1,754 mi LafayetteSan Jose2,091 mi LafayetteSan Francisco2,134 mi LafayetteFresno1,955 mi LafayetteSacramento2,084 mi Lake CharlesLos Angeles1,763 mi Lake CharlesSan Diego1,673 mi Lake CharlesSan Jose2,015 mi Lake CharlesSan Francisco2,059 mi Lake CharlesFresno1,878 mi Lake CharlesSacramento2,010 mi MonroeLos Angeles1,794 mi MonroeSan Diego1,716 mi MonroeSan Jose2,017 mi MonroeSan Francisco2,058 mi MonroeFresno1,884 mi MonroeSacramento2,002 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to California?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $4,340 to $6,450, a two-bedroom $7,230 to $10,760 and a three-bedroom $11,570 to $17,210. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Louisiana to California take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 34 hours (4 driving days); a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

What license does a mover need for a Louisiana to California move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in California do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.