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Lake Charles, LA

Menifee, CA → Lake Charles, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Menifee to Lake Charles

About 1,679 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,700–$9,970, delivery in 5–10 days, 250 carriers on the Menifee side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 1,679 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,700–$9,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,679 miles (1,423 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
250 (139 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Menifee

Lake Charles sits about 1,679 miles east of Menifee, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Louisiana 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 $6,700 to $9,970 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Menifee side there are 250 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (139 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Lake Charles (18 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 Lake Charles.

Menifee has a population of about 118,592 and Lake Charles about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,205 and 1,788 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Menifee to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 1,679 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,680 $3,270 $3,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,020 $4,900 $5,980
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,700 $8,170 $9,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,720 $13,070 $15,950
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,740 $17,970 $21,930

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,330–$3,280

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

Portable container

$2,520–$3,700

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

Full-service mover

$6,700–$9,970

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 Menifee (origin)

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461971
MC
850730
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (909) 371-0837 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pangala Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3442430
MC
1118385
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (626) 241-4120 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968191
MC
733054
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (951) 296-5757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trujillo Milk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1485614
MC
559663
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (951) 264-4215 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Tier Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2999800
MC
23462
Based in
San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (661) 466-3055 Route Verify on FMCSA

Flexilogistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3539653
MC
1586923
Based in
Perris, CA 92571 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (951) 389-3981 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ditta Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ditta Express LLC

USDOT
2942627
MC
17722
Based in
San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (951) 892-3851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jg & Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jg & Sons Trucking INC

USDOT
1514756
MC
567057
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (951) 500-1992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 250 movers in Menifee

Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: James G Gobert INC

USDOT
319385
MC
211234
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (337) 494-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbl Jones LLC

USDOT
2944986
MC
996676
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (337) 656-4938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pappillion Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1227886
MC
485326
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (337) 494-3894 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr Express Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7409267
MC
97081033
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (337) 730-1207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drive Max Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4284072
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (225) 371-8581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mike Hooks LLC

USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 436-6693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fmtransport11 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3156355
MC
108062
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (337) 499-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

J K Malveaux Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3686835
MC
1284622
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 802-0370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Menifee to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,680 to $3,990 for a studio, $4,020 to $5,980 for a one-bedroom, $6,700 to $9,970 for a two-bedroom, $10,720 to $15,950 for a three-bedroom and $14,740 to $21,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Menifee?

About 1,679 road miles (1,423 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Louisiana 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Menifee to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,330 to $3,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,520 to $3,700. 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 Menifee–Lake Charles corridor.