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Pasadena, CA → Santa Ana, CA · Local move

Movers from Pasadena to Santa Ana

About 39 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,500–$2,230, delivery in 0–1 days, 822 carriers on the Pasadena side and 984 in Santa Ana.

  • 39 miroad distance
  • 1 h 13 mindriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,500–$2,2302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 39 miles (33 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 13 min
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
822 (337 interstate)
Movers at destination
984 (394 interstate)

Reverse: Santa Ana → Pasadena

Moving from Pasadena to Santa Ana is a local move of roughly 39 road miles, heading southeast within California.

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 13 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,500 and $2,230, 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 984 around Santa Ana (394 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 Santa Ana.

Pasadena has a population of about 135,804 and Santa Ana about 315,586. Santa Ana is the denser city (11,364 people per square mile versus 6,030 in Pasadena), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Pasadena to Santa Ana

Full-service estimate for 39 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $800 $980 $1,200
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $940 $1,140 $1,390
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,500 $1,830 $2,230
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,310 $2,810 $3,430
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,440 $4,190 $5,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$190–$270

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

Portable container

$1,050–$1,550

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

Full-service mover

$1,500–$2,230

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 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 Santa Ana (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT
2714701
MC
117140
Based in
Irvine, CA 92614 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2483381
MC
859536
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92806 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (310) 337-0377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lgl INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2448815
MC
845207
Based in
Irvine, CA 92603 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 984 movers in Santa Ana

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pasadena to Santa Ana?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $800 to $1,200 for a studio, $940 to $1,390 for a one-bedroom, $1,500 to $2,230 for a two-bedroom, $2,310 to $3,430 for a three-bedroom and $3,440 to $5,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Santa Ana from Pasadena?

About 39 road miles (33 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 13 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,550. 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–Santa Ana corridor.