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Pasadena, CA → Newport, RI · Cross-country move

Movers from Pasadena to Newport

About 3,036 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,660–$14,360, delivery in 7–14 days, 822 carriers on the Pasadena side and 30 in Newport.

  • 3,036 miroad distance
  • 53 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,660–$14,3602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,036 miles (2,573 straight-line)
Drive time
53 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
822 (337 interstate)
Movers at destination
30 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Newport → Pasadena

Newport sits about 3,036 miles northeast of Pasadena, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Rhode Island that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $9,660 to $14,360 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 53 hours (6 driving days).

On the Pasadena side there are 822 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (337 of them authorized for interstate work), and 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.

Pasadena has a population of about 135,804 and Newport about 25,000. Pasadena is considerably denser (6,030 people per square mile versus 3,287), 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 Rhode Island 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 Pasadena to Newport

Full-service estimate for 3,036 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,860 $4,710 $5,750
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,790 $7,060 $8,620
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,660 $11,770 $14,360
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,450 $18,840 $22,980
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,240 $25,900 $31,600

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,170–$5,890

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

Portable container

$3,730–$5,480

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

Full-service mover

$9,660–$14,360

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Pasadena, CA → Newport, RI. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Pasadena (origin)

White Arrow LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
577394
MC
281042
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
414 trucks, 408 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (800) 501-5589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC

USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (323) 362-9399 Route Verify on FMCSA

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
480301
MC
619388
Based in
Commerce, CA 90022 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (323) 269-3033 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
424572
Based in
Vernon, CA 90058 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (323) 263-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (424) 335-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (213) 944-0878 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saba Couriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3182236
MC
127315
Based in
Burbank, CA 91505 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (818) 731-8259 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liberty Linehaul West INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
282762
MC
208837
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (323) 728-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 822 movers in Pasadena

Near Newport (destination)

Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
50625
MC
120639
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (401) 294-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bill'S Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert A Lantz

USDOT
769983
MC
345529
Based in
Tiverton, RI 02878 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (401) 683-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easy Does It Moving And More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Easy Does It LLC

USDOT
4389952
MC
1722009
Based in
Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (401) 545-6078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Ahead Ri

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Streamline LLC

USDOT
3693175
MC
1729361
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (401) 595-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mercado Exchange LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3982254
MC
1491310
Based in
Middletown, RI 02842 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (508) 395-4588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Eldridge

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1792318
MC
846702
Based in
Wakefield, RI 02879 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaside Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael P Mellar

USDOT
369398
Based in
Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (401) 789-2314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mgm Moving & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC

USDOT
1167091
MC
470414
Based in
North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (401) 722-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 30 movers in Newport

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pasadena to Newport?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,860 to $5,750 for a studio, $5,790 to $8,620 for a one-bedroom, $9,660 to $14,360 for a two-bedroom, $15,450 to $22,980 for a three-bedroom and $21,240 to $31,600 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport from Pasadena?

About 3,036 road miles (2,573 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 Rhode Island 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 Pasadena to Newport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,170 to $5,890 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,730 to $5,480. 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 Pasadena–Newport corridor.