Murrieta, CA → Orange, CA · Local move

Movers from Murrieta to Orange

About 49 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,560–$2,320, delivery in 0–1 days, 142 carriers on the Murrieta side and 608 in Orange.

49 miroad distance
1 h 32 mindriving time
0–1 daysdelivery window
$1,560–$2,3202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Murrieta, California
To: Orange, California
Road distance: ≈ 49 miles (41 straight-line)
Drive time: 1 h 32 min
Delivery window: 0–1 days
Move type: In-state (California)
Movers at origin: 142 (70 interstate)
Movers at destination: 608 (229 interstate)

Reverse: Orange → Murrieta

Moving from Murrieta to Orange is a local move of roughly 49 road miles, heading west within California.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 32 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,560 and $2,320, before packing or storage.

On the Murrieta side there are 142 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (70 of them authorized for interstate work), and 608 around Orange (229 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 Orange.

Murrieta has a population of about 114,124 and Orange about 138,365. Orange is the denser city (5,444 people per square mile versus 3,302 in Murrieta), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Murrieta to Orange

Full-service estimate for 49 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$850	$1,030	$1,260
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$980	$1,200	$1,460
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,560	$1,900	$2,320
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,380	$2,910	$3,540
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,530	$4,300	$5,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$200–$280

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

Portable container

$1,060–$1,560

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

Full-service mover

$1,560–$2,320

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

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Murrieta (origin)

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

Near Orange (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT: 2714701
MC: 117140
Based in: Irvine, CA 92614 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 629013
MC: 324282
Based in: Cerritos, CA 90703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2247083
Based in: Buena Park, CA 90620 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2483381
MC: 859536
Based in: Anaheim, CA 92806 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 710576
MC: 327888
Based in: LA Mirada, CA 90638 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293353
MC: 1043255
Based in: Santa Ana, CA 92707 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1030265
MC: 987394
Based in: Irvine, CA 92618 (11 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 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 608 movers in Orange

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $850 to $1,260 for a studio, $980 to $1,460 for a one-bedroom, $1,560 to $2,320 for a two-bedroom, $2,380 to $3,540 for a three-bedroom and $3,530 to $5,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Orange from Murrieta?

About 49 road miles (41 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 32 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Murrieta and Orange 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Murrieta to Orange?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $200 to $280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,560. 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 Murrieta–Orange corridor.