Provo, UT → Costa Mesa, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Provo to Costa Mesa

About 674 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,330–$6,440, delivery in 2–5 days, 113 carriers on the Provo side and 425 in Costa Mesa.

674 miroad distance
12 h 19 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,330–$6,4402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Provo, Utah
To: Costa Mesa, California
Road distance: ≈ 674 miles (571 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 19 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 113 (65 interstate)
Movers at destination: 425 (150 interstate)

Reverse: Costa Mesa → Provo

Moving from Provo to Costa Mesa is a long-distance move of roughly 674 road miles, heading southwest from Utah 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 $4,330 to $6,440 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 19 min.

On the Provo side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (65 of them authorized for interstate work), and 425 around Costa Mesa (150 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 Costa Mesa.

Provo has a population of about 114,527 and Costa Mesa about 108,881. Costa Mesa is the denser city (7,083 people per square mile versus 2,762 in Provo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Utah, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Provo to Costa Mesa

Full-service estimate for 674 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,730	$2,110	$2,580
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,600	$3,170	$3,860
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,330	$5,280	$6,440
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,930	$8,450	$10,310
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,520	$11,610	$14,170

Rental truck (DIY)

$990–$1,400

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

Portable container

$1,620–$2,380

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

Full-service mover

$4,330–$6,440

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 Provo (origin)

Arrived Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3464091
MC: 1132172
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 51 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (801) 440-0415 Route Verify on FMCSA

Riverwood Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Riverwood Management INC

USDOT: 1269113
MC: 585156
Based in: Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (801) 368-1388 Route Verify on FMCSA

Can Do Carriers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2527992
MC: 878223
Based in: Mapleton, UT 84664 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (801) 427-1723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apt Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mvp Transpro LLC

USDOT: 2394952
MC: 823379
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (801) 830-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Whiteglove Delivery And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Delivery Depot

USDOT: 4492690
MC: 1776206
Based in: Springville, UT 84663 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (801) 623-0979 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xl Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Xl Companies Corporation

USDOT: 3232528
MC: 1079394
Based in: Orem, UT 84057 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (801) 358-3870 Route Verify on FMCSA

A1 Custom Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1271923
MC: 496798
Based in: Orem, UT 84097 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (801) 319-5016 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dos Gallos

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Alice Lane Home Collection LLC

USDOT: 2505025
MC: 1127514
Based in: Lindon, UT 84042 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 423-7757 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 113 movers in Provo

Near Costa Mesa (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

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2247083
Based in: Buena Park, CA 90620 (14 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 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3293353
MC: 1043255
Based in: Santa Ana, CA 92707 (4 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 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laverde Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1156979
MC: 909517
Based in: Garden Grove, CA 92840 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (714) 726-0686 Route Verify on FMCSA

G A Express Nsr INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2527158
MC: 877876
Based in: Anaheim, CA 92804 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (714) 469-4094 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 425 movers in Costa Mesa

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Costa Mesa if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Provo to Costa Mesa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,730 to $2,580 for a studio, $2,600 to $3,860 for a one-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,440 for a two-bedroom, $6,930 to $10,310 for a three-bedroom and $9,520 to $14,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Costa Mesa from Provo?

About 674 road miles (571 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Utah 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Provo to Costa Mesa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $990 to $1,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,380. 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 Provo–Costa Mesa corridor.