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Palo Alto, CA → Laguna Beach, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Palo Alto to Laguna Beach

About 428 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,900–$5,810, delivery in 1–3 days, 233 carriers on the Palo Alto side and 90 in Laguna Beach.

  • 428 miroad distance
  • 8 h 5 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,900–$5,8102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 428 miles (363 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 5 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
233 (62 interstate)
Movers at destination
90 (24 interstate)

Reverse: Laguna Beach → Palo Alto

The route from Palo Alto, CA to Laguna Beach, CA covers roughly 428 miles by road, a southeast-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 $3,900 to $5,810 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 8 h 5 min.

On the Palo Alto side there are 233 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (62 of them authorized for interstate work), and 90 around Laguna Beach (24 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 Laguna Beach.

Palo Alto has a population of about 67,000 and Laguna Beach about 23,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,851 and 2,589 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Palo Alto to Laguna Beach

Full-service estimate for 428 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,560 $1,900 $2,320
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,340 $2,860 $3,480
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,900 $4,760 $5,810
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,250 $7,620 $9,290
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,590 $10,470 $12,780

Rental truck (DIY)

$590–$830

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

Portable container

$1,400–$2,060

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

Full-service mover

$3,900–$5,810

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 Palo Alto (origin)

Piranha Ops LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3389468
MC
1089109
Based in
San Jose, CA 95126 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (510) 798-4604 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kilam INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251388
MC
1023623
Based in
Fremont, CA 94538 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 68 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (415) 740-2340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crown Worldwide Moving And Storage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2970
MC
138953
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (510) 614-4105 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucid USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3488549
MC
1147342
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
22 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (341) 236-1056 Route Verify on FMCSA

Managed Facility Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Managed Facilities Solutions LLC

USDOT
2974713
MC
10809
Based in
San Jose, CA 95131 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (408) 920-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Careful Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Careful Movers INC

USDOT
1464935
MC
553377
Based in
Union City, CA 94587 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (650) 595-8400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arjak&agnes Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3247717
MC
1021407
Based in
Santa Clara, CA 95050 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (510) 359-9498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mav Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4340425
MC
77787146
Based in
Newark, CA 94560 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (510) 456-5745 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 233 movers in Palo Alto

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 Palo Alto to Laguna Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,560 to $2,320 for a studio, $2,340 to $3,480 for a one-bedroom, $3,900 to $5,810 for a two-bedroom, $6,250 to $9,290 for a three-bedroom and $8,590 to $12,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Laguna Beach from Palo Alto?

About 428 road miles (363 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 5 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 Palo Alto and Laguna Beach 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 Palo Alto to Laguna Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $590 to $830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,400 to $2,060. 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 Palo Alto–Laguna Beach corridor.