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Oxnard, CA → Chico, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Oxnard to Chico

About 484 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,160–$6,180, delivery in 1–3 days, 94 carriers on the Oxnard side and 47 in Chico.

  • 484 miroad distance
  • 9 h 3 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $4,160–$6,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 484 miles (410 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 3 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
94 (24 interstate)
Movers at destination
47 (22 interstate)

Reverse: Chico → Oxnard

The route from Oxnard, CA to Chico, CA covers roughly 484 miles by road, a north-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 $4,160 to $6,180 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 9 h 3 min.

On the Oxnard side there are 94 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (24 of them authorized for interstate work), and 47 around Chico (22 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 Chico.

Oxnard has a population of about 199,651 and Chico about 105,081. Oxnard is considerably denser (7,625 people per square mile versus 2,976), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Oxnard to Chico

Full-service estimate for 484 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,660 $2,030 $2,470
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,490 $3,040 $3,710
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,160 $5,070 $6,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,650 $8,110 $9,890
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,140 $11,150 $13,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$800–$1,130

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

Portable container

$1,450–$2,140

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

Full-service mover

$4,160–$6,180

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 Oxnard (origin)

Lagomarsino Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: John Lagomarsino

USDOT
1743990
MC
678513
Based in
Ventura, CA 93004 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (805) 509-4251 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movegreen

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Movegreen INC

USDOT
1778050
MC
648608
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93030 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (805) 845-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cnl Transportations

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cnl Transportation LLC

USDOT
6244896
MC
71441032
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93036 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (820) 231-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

A3m'S Transport LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4059113
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93033 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (805) 767-0169 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aakar INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1895129
MC
681732
Based in
Camarillo, CA 93012 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (877) 800-6070 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunny Bros Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sunny Bros E-Commerce LLC

USDOT
3741718
MC
1324785
Based in
Camarillo, CA 93012 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (820) 667-7940 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ld Power Freight

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4430443
MC
1743148
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93030 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (661) 496-5525 Route Verify on FMCSA

Melendez Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2012527
MC
711157
Based in
Port Hueneme, CA 93041 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (805) 427-1861 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 94 movers in Oxnard

Near Chico (destination)

S And L Food Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: S&l Meat Sales Company

USDOT
2616732
MC
1018786
Based in
Chico, CA 95927 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (530) 343-7953 Verify on FMCSA

Murdock'S Moving & Hauling INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3421940
MC
1416634
Based in
Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (530) 354-8089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dream Moore Incorporated

USDOT
1632139
MC
601878
Based in
Chico, CA 95928 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (530) 895-8871 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cleanrite Cleaning & Restoration

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cleanrite INC

USDOT
2672752
MC
1291331
Based in
Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (530) 891-0333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Straight Path Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2460069
MC
849884
Based in
Chico, CA 95926 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (530) 720-8915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zepeda'S Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ulises Zepeda

USDOT
3369808
MC
1080234
Based in
Chico, CA 95928 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (530) 519-5521 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Move Anything

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wade Logan

USDOT
1216126
MC
507371
Based in
Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (530) 896-0348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lifestyle Auto LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4350535
MC
1700995
Based in
Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (754) 317-8314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 47 movers in Chico

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Oxnard to Chico?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,470 for a studio, $2,490 to $3,710 for a one-bedroom, $4,160 to $6,180 for a two-bedroom, $6,650 to $9,890 for a three-bedroom and $9,140 to $13,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chico from Oxnard?

About 484 road miles (410 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 3 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

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

No. Because both Oxnard and Chico 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 Oxnard to Chico?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $800 to $1,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,450 to $2,140. 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 Oxnard–Chico corridor.