Newport Beach, CA

Pasadena, CA → Newport Beach, CA · Local move

Movers from Pasadena to Newport Beach

About 49 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,560–$2,320, delivery in 0–1 days, 822 carriers on the Pasadena side and 298 in Newport Beach.

  • 49 miroad distance
  • 1 h 32 mindriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,560–$2,3202-bedroom estimate
Photo: Don Ramey Logan · CC BY-SA 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 49 miles (41 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 32 min
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
822 (337 interstate)
Movers at destination
298 (107 interstate)

Reverse: Newport Beach → Pasadena

The route from Pasadena, CA to Newport Beach, CA covers roughly 49 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 32 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,560 and $2,320, before packing or storage.

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 298 around Newport Beach (107 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 Newport Beach.

Pasadena has a population of about 135,804 and Newport Beach about 85,000. Pasadena is considerably denser (6,030 people per square mile versus 3,582), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Pasadena to Newport Beach

Full-service estimate for 49 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $850 $1,030 $1,260
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $980 $1,200 $1,460
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,560 $1,900 $2,320
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,380 $2,910 $3,540
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,530 $4,300 $5,250

Rental truck (DIY)

$200–$280

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

Portable container

$1,060–$1,560

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

Full-service mover

$1,560–$2,320

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 822 movers in Pasadena

Near Newport Beach (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2714701
MC
117140
Based in
Irvine, CA 92614 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1030265
MC
987394
Based in
Irvine, CA 92618 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

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

Laverde Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1156979
MC
909517
Based in
Garden Grove, CA 92840 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Maeflower Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3405755
MC
1097046
Based in
Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Student Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2769852
MC
61421
Based in
Newport Beach, CA 92663 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Cargo Alliance LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3323258
MC
1096836
Based in
Irvine, CA 92620 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 298 movers in Newport Beach

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $850 to $1,260 for a studio, $980 to $1,460 for a one-bedroom, $1,560 to $2,320 for a two-bedroom, $2,380 to $3,540 for a three-bedroom and $3,530 to $5,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport Beach from Pasadena?

About 49 road miles (41 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 32 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

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

No. Because both Pasadena and Newport 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 Pasadena to Newport Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $200 to $280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 to $1,560. 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 Beach corridor.