American Movers INC
- USDOT
- 1077325
- MC
- 447949
- Based in
- Marina, CA 93933 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 3 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Monterey, CA → Oxnard, CA · Regional long-distance move
About 264 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,160–$4,710, delivery in 1–3 days, 12 carriers on the Monterey side and 94 in Oxnard.
The route from Monterey, CA to Oxnard, CA covers roughly 264 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $3,160 to $4,710 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 15 min.
On the Monterey side there are 12 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 of them authorized for interstate work), and 94 around Oxnard (24 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 Oxnard.
Monterey has a population of about 30,000 and Oxnard about 199,651. Oxnard is the denser city (7,625 people per square mile versus 3,495 in Monterey), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,310 | $2,820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,160 | $3,860 | $4,710 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,060 | $6,170 | $7,530 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,960 | $8,490 | $10,360 |
$420–$590
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,260–$1,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,160–$4,710
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Monterey, CA → Oxnard, CA. 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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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,290 for a studio, $1,900 to $2,820 for a one-bedroom, $3,160 to $4,710 for a two-bedroom, $5,060 to $7,530 for a three-bedroom and $6,960 to $10,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 264 road miles (224 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 15 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
No. Because both Monterey and Oxnard 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $420 to $590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,850. 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 Monterey–Oxnard corridor.