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Montgomery, AL → Laguna Beach, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Montgomery to Laguna Beach

About 2,149 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,400–$11,020, delivery in 5–10 days, 172 carriers on the Montgomery side and 90 in Laguna Beach.

  • 2,149 miroad distance
  • 37 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,400–$11,0202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,149 miles (1,821 straight-line)
Drive time
37 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
172 (94 interstate)
Movers at destination
90 (24 interstate)

Reverse: Laguna Beach → Montgomery

Moving from Montgomery to Laguna Beach is a cross-country move of roughly 2,149 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 $7,400 to $11,020 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 37 hours (5 driving days).

On the Montgomery side there are 172 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (94 of them authorized for interstate work), and 90 around Laguna Beach (24 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 Laguna Beach.

Montgomery has a population of about 195,300 and Laguna Beach about 23,000. Laguna Beach is the denser city (2,589 people per square mile versus 1,255 in Montgomery), 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 Montgomery to Laguna Beach

Full-service estimate for 2,149 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,960 $3,610 $4,410
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,440 $5,420 $6,610
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,400 $9,030 $11,020
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,850 $14,450 $17,630
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,290 $19,860 $24,230

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,960–$4,180

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

Portable container

$2,940–$4,320

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

Full-service mover

$7,400–$11,020

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 Montgomery (origin)

Servpro Of Montgomery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bowen Operations INC

USDOT
1547293
MC
1782606
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (334) 320-5538 Route Verify on FMCSA

K And B Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2074918
MC
724880
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36110 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (334) 239-8698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slt Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1459725
MC
551427
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (334) 452-6194 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coosada Freight Lines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3285931
MC
1039730
Based in
Prattville, AL 36066 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (678) 630-1935 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carroll Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1232137
MC
487744
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (334) 322-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & Lh Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3860706
MC
1410244
Based in
Wetumpka, AL 36093 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (334) 313-3238 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ccs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2125239
MC
812350
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36116 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (334) 300-7014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hi-Rolla Express

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Garrett L Davie

USDOT
1188260
MC
474230
Based in
Montgomery, AL 36117 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (334) 207-3554 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 172 movers in Montgomery

Near Laguna Beach (destination)

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1030265
MC
987394
Based in
Irvine, CA 92618 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (310) 337-0377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lgl INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2448815
MC
845207
Based in
Irvine, CA 92603 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maeflower Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC

USDOT
3405755
MC
1097046
Based in
Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (949) 216-0290 Route Verify on FMCSA

Terry Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
649215
MC
306297
Based in
Lake Forest, CA 92630 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (949) 587-9490 Route Verify on FMCSA

Villa Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2915709
MC
1258615
Based in
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (949) 472-1131 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Ways Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
350330
MC
913761
Based in
Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (949) 768-0220 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zuni Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zuni Trucking INC

USDOT
2498183
MC
865638
Based in
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (949) 716-7197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bir Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3945838
MC
1466861
Based in
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (714) 679-5233 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 90 movers in Laguna Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Montgomery to Laguna Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,960 to $4,410 for a studio, $4,440 to $6,610 for a one-bedroom, $7,400 to $11,020 for a two-bedroom, $11,850 to $17,630 for a three-bedroom and $16,290 to $24,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Laguna Beach from Montgomery?

About 2,149 road miles (1,821 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 37 hours (5 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 Montgomery to Laguna Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,960 to $4,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,940 to $4,320. 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 Montgomery–Laguna Beach corridor.