Quincy, MA → Santa Ana, CA · Cross-country move
About 3,051 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $10,180–$15,150, delivery in 7–14 days, 456 carriers on the Quincy side and 984 in Santa Ana.
The route from Quincy, MA to Santa Ana, CA covers roughly 3,051 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $10,180 to $15,150 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 53 hours (6 driving days).
On the Quincy side there are 456 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (277 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.
Quincy has a population of about 103,173 and Santa Ana about 315,586. Santa Ana is the denser city (11,364 people per square mile versus 6,123 in Quincy), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $4,070 | $4,970 | $6,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $6,110 | $7,450 | $9,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $10,180 | $12,420 | $15,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $16,290 | $19,870 | $24,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $22,400 | $27,320 | $33,330 |
$4,190–$5,910
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,740–$5,500
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$10,180–$15,150
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Quincy, MA → 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 $4,070 to $6,060 for a studio, $6,110 to $9,090 for a one-bedroom, $10,180 to $15,150 for a two-bedroom, $16,290 to $24,240 for a three-bedroom and $22,400 to $33,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,051 road miles (2,585 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 Massachusetts 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 $4,190 to $5,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,740 to $5,500. 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 Quincy–Santa Ana corridor.