Los Angeles, CA

Savannah, GA → Los Angeles, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Savannah to Los Angeles

About 2,535 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,360–$12,440, delivery in 7–14 days, 285 carriers on the Savannah side and 2,866 in Los Angeles.

  • 2,535 miroad distance
  • 44 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,360–$12,4402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,535 miles (2,149 straight-line)
Drive time
44 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
285 (170 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,866 (1,210 interstate)

Reverse: Los Angeles → Savannah

Moving from Savannah to Los Angeles is a cross-country move of roughly 2,535 road miles, heading west from Georgia 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 $8,360 to $12,440 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 44 hours (5 driving days).

On the Savannah side there are 285 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (170 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,866 around Los Angeles (1,210 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 Los Angeles.

Savannah has a population of about 149,440 and Los Angeles about 3.9 million. Los Angeles is the denser city (8,304 people per square mile versus 1,384 in Savannah), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Georgia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Savannah to Los Angeles

Full-service estimate for 2,535 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,340 $4,080 $4,970
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,020 $6,120 $7,460
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,360 $10,190 $12,440
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,370 $16,310 $19,900
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,390 $22,430 $27,360

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,500–$4,950

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

Portable container

$3,280–$4,830

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

Full-service mover

$8,360–$12,440

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Savannah (origin)

Beast &queen Lllp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4329850
MC
1690402
Based in
Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40,001 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Heavy Weight Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1716174
MC
629425
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
144 trucks, 144 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

East Coast Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2422038
MC
82976
Based in
Savannah, GA 31408 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
108 trucks, 106 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

H And R Trucking

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
949323
MC
519914
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Savannah River Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2023162
MC
711530
Based in
Pooler, GA 31322 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Intermodal Cargo Services Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
814696
MC
222137
Based in
Savannah, GA 31401 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Eth Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3176566
MC
122866
Based in
Port Wentworth, GA 31407 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
31 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Coastal Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
261996
MC
178110
Based in
Savannah, GA 31405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

All 285 movers in Savannah

Near Los Angeles (destination)

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
480301
MC
619388
Based in
Commerce, CA 90022 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
424572
Based in
Vernon, CA 90058 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Pacific 9 Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1274552
MC
496960
Based in
Gardena, CA 90248 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401792
MC
1095095
Based in
South Gate, CA 90280 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All 2,866 movers in Los Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Savannah to Los Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,340 to $4,970 for a studio, $5,020 to $7,460 for a one-bedroom, $8,360 to $12,440 for a two-bedroom, $13,370 to $19,900 for a three-bedroom and $18,390 to $27,360 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Los Angeles from Savannah?

About 2,535 road miles (2,149 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 44 hours (5 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 Georgia 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 Savannah to Los Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,500 to $4,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,280 to $4,830. 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 Savannah–Los Angeles corridor.