Interstate move · New Jersey → California

Movers from New Jersey to California

About 2,887 miles between Newark and Los Angeles. Two-bedroom estimate $9,660–$14,380, delivery in 7–14 days. Choose exact cities below.

2,887 miNewark → Los Angeles
50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
15,038 / 47,679carriers in each state

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Moving from New Jersey to California means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Newark and Los Angeles—the road distance is about 2,887 miles, which puts a typical move in the cross-country move bracket with a delivery window of 7 to 14 days.

New Jersey has about 9.3 million residents and California about 39.5 million. California is a higher-cost state than New Jersey; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services.

We list 15,038 household-goods carriers across the New Jersey cities on this platform and 47,679 across California. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from New Jersey to California

Reference estimate for 2,887 miles (Newark → Los Angeles)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,870	$4,710	$5,750
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,800	$7,070	$8,630
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,660	$11,780	$14,380
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,460	$18,850	$23,000
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,260	$25,920	$31,630

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

Popular city routes

NewarkLos Angeles2,887 mi NewarkSan Diego2,849 mi NewarkSan Jose2,994 mi NewarkSan Francisco3,017 mi NewarkFresno2,886 mi NewarkSacramento2,938 mi Jersey CityLos Angeles2,894 mi Jersey CitySan Diego2,856 mi Jersey CitySan Jose3,001 mi Jersey CitySan Francisco3,024 mi Jersey CityFresno2,893 mi Jersey CitySacramento2,945 mi PatersonLos Angeles2,887 mi PatersonSan Diego2,850 mi PatersonSan Jose2,992 mi PatersonSan Francisco3,015 mi PatersonFresno2,884 mi PatersonSacramento2,936 mi LakewoodLos Angeles2,888 mi LakewoodSan Diego2,848 mi LakewoodSan Jose3,002 mi LakewoodSan Francisco3,026 mi LakewoodFresno2,892 mi LakewoodSacramento2,947 mi ElizabethLos Angeles2,886 mi ElizabethSan Diego2,848 mi ElizabethSan Jose2,994 mi ElizabethSan Francisco3,017 mi ElizabethFresno2,885 mi ElizabethSacramento2,938 mi EdisonLos Angeles2,877 mi EdisonSan Diego2,839 mi EdisonSan Jose2,987 mi EdisonSan Francisco3,010 mi EdisonFresno2,878 mi EdisonSacramento2,931 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Jersey to California?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $5,800 to $8,630, a two-bedroom $9,660 to $14,380 and a three-bedroom $15,460 to $23,000. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from New Jersey to California take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 50 hours (6 driving days); a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 7 to 14 days.

What license does a mover need for a New Jersey to California move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in California do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.