Dover, DE

Oxnard, CA → Dover, DE · Cross-country move

Movers from Oxnard to Dover

About 2,857 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,130–$13,580, delivery in 7–14 days, 94 carriers on the Oxnard side and 143 in Dover.

  • 2,857 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,130–$13,5802-bedroom estimate
Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,857 miles (2,421 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
94 (24 interstate)
Movers at destination
143 (103 interstate)

Reverse: Dover → Oxnard

Moving from Oxnard to Dover is a cross-country move of roughly 2,857 road miles, heading east from California to Delaware.

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 $9,130 to $13,580 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 49 hours (6 driving days).

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 143 around Dover (103 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 Dover.

Oxnard has a population of about 199,651 and Dover about 40,000. Oxnard is considerably denser (7,625 people per square mile versus 1,654), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Delaware than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Oxnard to Dover

Full-service estimate for 2,857 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,650 $4,450 $5,430
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,480 $6,680 $8,150
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,130 $11,130 $13,580
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,600 $17,810 $21,720
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,080 $24,480 $29,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,990–$5,630

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

Portable container

$3,570–$5,250

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

Full-service mover

$9,130–$13,580

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Oxnard, CA → Dover, DE. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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
USDOT
1743990
MC
678513
Based in
Ventura, CA 93004 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Movegreen

Licensed interstate
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

Cnl Transportations

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6244896
MC
71441032
Based in
Oxnard, CA 93036 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

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

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

Sunny Bros Logistics

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

All 94 movers in Oxnard

Near Dover (destination)

Em Way INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1934741
MC
690698
Based in
Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Tri-Coast Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1510668
MC
566208
Based in
Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2546977
MC
886752
Based in
Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Collett & Son Welding INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
872818
MC
903323
Based in
Smyrna, DE 19977 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Mom Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3876998
MC
1421184
Based in
Dover, DE 19901 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Benjamin Mast

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4262251
MC
1653912
Based in
Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

A & D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3100720
MC
77314
Based in
Dover, DE 19904 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

R Gill USA Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3621695
MC
1237363
Based in
Smyrna, DE 19977 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 143 movers in Dover

Related routes

Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,650 to $5,430 for a studio, $5,480 to $8,150 for a one-bedroom, $9,130 to $13,580 for a two-bedroom, $14,600 to $21,720 for a three-bedroom and $20,080 to $29,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dover from Oxnard?

About 2,857 road miles (2,421 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 California into Delaware 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 Oxnard to Dover?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,990 to $5,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,570 to $5,250. 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–Dover corridor.