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Santa Clarita, CA → Virginia Beach, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Santa Clarita to Virginia Beach

About 2,799 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,100–$13,540, delivery in 7–14 days, 605 carriers on the Santa Clarita side and 230 in Virginia Beach.

  • 2,799 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,100–$13,5402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,799 miles (2,372 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
605 (262 interstate)
Movers at destination
230 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Virginia Beach → Santa Clarita

Virginia Beach sits about 2,799 miles east of Santa Clarita, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Virginia that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $9,100 to $13,540 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 48 hours (6 driving days).

On the Santa Clarita side there are 605 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (262 of them authorized for interstate work), and 230 around Virginia Beach (147 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 Virginia Beach.

Santa Clarita has a population of about 228,430 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. Santa Clarita is considerably denser (3,230 people per square mile versus 1,878), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Santa Clarita to Virginia Beach

Full-service estimate for 2,799 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,640 $4,440 $5,420
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,460 $6,660 $8,120
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,100 $11,100 $13,540
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,560 $17,760 $21,660
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,020 $24,420 $29,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,930–$5,540

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

Portable container

$3,520–$5,170

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

Full-service mover

$9,100–$13,540

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 Santa Clarita (origin)

Hasa INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
171496
MC
764166
Based in
Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
164 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (661) 259-5848 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zurich Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC

USDOT
1848932
MC
771392
Based in
Sylmar, CA 91342 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (310) 513-1348 Route Verify on FMCSA

John Adams Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1183612
MC
473323
Based in
Sun Valley, CA 91352 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (747) 800-5503 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morbro Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3305894
MC
1049260
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (818) 568-7787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2275944
MC
1790211
Based in
Pacoima, CA 91331 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (310) 859-1028 Route Verify on FMCSA

Altar Boys Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rigos Delivery Moving And Storage INC

USDOT
2824890
MC
942690
Based in
Pacoima, CA 91331 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (800) 478-1664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ben Hur Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Precision Moving & Storage Corporation

USDOT
2569585
MC
897757
Based in
Chatworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (818) 332-9701 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prodigy Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3983945
MC
1492541
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (818) 993-8813 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 605 movers in Santa Clarita

Near Virginia Beach (destination)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT
1070890
MC
446371
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3109246
MC
81782
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293159
MC
1090224
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maximum Logistics 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3391615
MC
1094415
Based in
Virginia Bch, VA 23462 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 582-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
121073
MC
128699
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
169188
MC
129470
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Clarita to Virginia Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,640 to $5,420 for a studio, $5,460 to $8,120 for a one-bedroom, $9,100 to $13,540 for a two-bedroom, $14,560 to $21,660 for a three-bedroom and $20,020 to $29,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Virginia Beach from Santa Clarita?

About 2,799 road miles (2,372 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Virginia 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 Santa Clarita to Virginia Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,930 to $5,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,520 to $5,170. 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 Santa Clarita–Virginia Beach corridor.