American Van Lines INC
- USDOT
- 614506
- MC
- 294798
- Based in
- Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 81 trucks, 68 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1995
Pompano Beach, FL → Santa Ana, CA · Cross-country move
About 2,719 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,840–$13,150, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,033 carriers on the Pompano Beach side and 984 in Santa Ana.
Moving from Pompano Beach to Santa Ana is a cross-country move of roughly 2,719 road miles, heading west from Florida to California.
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 $8,840 to $13,150 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 47 hours (6 driving days).
On the Pompano Beach side there are 1,033 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (412 of them authorized for interstate work), and 984 around Santa Ana (394 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 Santa Ana.
Pompano Beach has a population of about 117,211 and Santa Ana about 315,586. Santa Ana is the denser city (11,364 people per square mile versus 4,669 in Pompano Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,540 | $4,310 | $5,260 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,300 | $6,470 | $7,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,840 | $10,780 | $13,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,140 | $17,250 | $21,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,440 | $23,710 | $28,930 |
$3,840–$5,430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,450–$5,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,840–$13,150
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Pompano Beach, FL → Santa Ana, 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 $3,540 to $5,260 for a studio, $5,300 to $7,890 for a one-bedroom, $8,840 to $13,150 for a two-bedroom, $14,140 to $21,040 for a three-bedroom and $19,440 to $28,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,719 road miles (2,304 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Florida into California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,840 to $5,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,450 to $5,070. 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 Pompano Beach–Santa Ana corridor.