White Arrow LLC
- 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
Pasadena, CA → Newport Beach, CA · Local move
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.
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.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $850 | $1,030 | $1,260 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $980 | $1,200 | $1,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,560 | $1,900 | $2,320 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,380 | $2,910 | $3,540 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,530 | $4,300 | $5,250 |
$200–$280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,560–$2,320
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Pasadena, CA → Newport Beach, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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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.
About 49 road miles (41 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 32 min.
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.
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.
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.
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.