Mobile, AL → Murrieta, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Mobile to Murrieta

About 2,016 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,180–$10,680, delivery in 5–10 days, 168 carriers on the Mobile side and 142 in Murrieta.

2,016 miroad distance
35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,180–$10,6802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Mobile, Alabama
To: Murrieta, California
Road distance: ≈ 2,016 miles (1,708 straight-line)
Drive time: 35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 168 (103 interstate)
Movers at destination: 142 (70 interstate)

Reverse: Murrieta → Mobile

Moving from Mobile to Murrieta is a cross-country move of roughly 2,016 road miles, heading west from Alabama to California.

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 $7,180 to $10,680 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

On the Mobile side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (103 of them authorized for interstate work), and 142 around Murrieta (70 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 Murrieta.

Mobile has a population of about 200,824 and Murrieta about 114,124. Murrieta is the denser city (3,302 people per square mile versus 1,341 in Mobile), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Mobile to Murrieta

Full-service estimate for 2,016 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,870	$3,500	$4,270
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,310	$5,250	$6,410
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,180	$8,750	$10,680
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,490	$14,010	$17,090
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,790	$19,260	$23,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,820–$3,980

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

Portable container

$2,820–$4,150

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

Full-service mover

$7,180–$10,680

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Mobile (origin)

Wright Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 793730
MC: 353905
Based in: Mobile, AL 36605 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 235 trucks, 208 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (251) 432-6390 Route Verify on FMCSA

Taliyah Fast And Quick Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4286672
MC: 1667253
Based in: Mobile, AL 36617 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 49 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (251) 259-1426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miami Warehouse Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: S And M Transportation INC

USDOT: 514855
MC: 261707
Based in: Saraland, AL 36571 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (251) 679-3344 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bay Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 273702
MC: 186516
Based in: Mobile, AL 36610 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (251) 438-6878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sws Investments & Holdings LLC

USDOT: 2908185
MC: 979238
Based in: Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (205) 412-6757 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vassel Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3420027
MC: 1105291
Based in: Whistler, AL 36612 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (251) 422-7957 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3284177
MC: 1038846
Based in: Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (251) 520-9476 Route Verify on FMCSA

Am Hot Shot Express L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 979782
MC: 409556
Based in: Theodore, AL 36582 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (251) 666-7088 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Mobile

Near Murrieta (destination)

Lacedaemon Distributions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3726885
MC: 1314053
Based in: Temecula, CA 92592 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 24 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (951) 553-1388 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1968191
MC: 733054
Based in: Murrieta, CA 92563 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (951) 296-5757 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & R Relocation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4316695
MC: 1683488
Based in: Temecula, CA 92590 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (951) 834-3539 Route Verify on FMCSA

USA & Ukh LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3704517
MC: 1297579
Based in: Murrieta, CA 92563 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Temecula Valley

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Transistions INC

USDOT: 4055879
MC: 1537960
Based in: Murrieta, CA 92563 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (951) 561-3449 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arriaza Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1864862
MC: 674258
Based in: Menifee, CA 92584 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (909) 717-8115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hcc Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Radu Danciu

USDOT: 2588395
MC: 907553
Based in: Menifee, CA 92584 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (661) 414-2752 Route Verify on FMCSA

Teg Carrier

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4217682
MC: 1641209
Based in: Menifee, CA 92584 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (951) 425-8137 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 142 movers in Murrieta

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Mobile to Murrieta?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,870 to $4,270 for a studio, $4,310 to $6,410 for a one-bedroom, $7,180 to $10,680 for a two-bedroom, $11,490 to $17,090 for a three-bedroom and $15,790 to $23,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Murrieta from Mobile?

About 2,016 road miles (1,708 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 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 Alabama into California 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 Mobile to Murrieta?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,820 to $3,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,820 to $4,150. 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 Mobile–Murrieta corridor.