Simi Valley, CA → Alexandria, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Simi Valley to Alexandria

About 2,731 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,980–$13,360, delivery in 7–14 days, 221 carriers on the Simi Valley side and 1,203 in Alexandria.

2,731 miroad distance
47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$8,980–$13,3602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Simi Valley, California
To: Alexandria, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 2,731 miles (2,314 straight-line)
Drive time: 47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 221 (91 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,203 (740 interstate)

Reverse: Alexandria → Simi Valley

The route from Simi Valley, CA to Alexandria, VA covers roughly 2,731 miles by road, a east-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 $8,980 to $13,360 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 Simi Valley side there are 221 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,203 around Alexandria (740 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 Alexandria.

Simi Valley has a population of about 124,861 and Alexandria about 160,662. Alexandria is the denser city (10,702 people per square mile versus 3,045 in Simi Valley), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Simi Valley to Alexandria

Full-service estimate for 2,731 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,590	$4,380	$5,340
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,390	$6,570	$8,010
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$8,980	$10,950	$13,360
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$14,360	$17,520	$21,370
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$19,750	$24,080	$29,380

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,860–$5,440

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

Portable container

$3,460–$5,080

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

Full-service mover

$8,980–$13,360

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Simi Valley (origin)

Synergy Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3319725
MC: 1057066
Based in: Simi Valley, CA 93065 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 38 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (805) 304-0978 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morbro Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3305894
MC: 1049260
Based in: Chatsworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (818) 568-7787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nittur Designs LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4394167
MC: 1724079
Based in: Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (805) 341-9266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Protech Delivery And Installation

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2719511
Based in: Moorpark, CA 93021 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (805) 292-1340 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 (9 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 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (818) 993-8813 Route Verify on FMCSA

Northstar Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Northstar Moving Corporation

USDOT: 1836576
MC: 665757
Based in: Northridge, CA 91324 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (800) 275-7767 Route Verify on FMCSA

Air 1 Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1095485
MC: 1698263
Based in: Chatsworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (818) 753-6870 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 221 movers in Simi Valley

Near Alexandria (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT: 436004
MC: 239770
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 388638
MC: 208997
Based in: Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lopez Trucking Ii LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 818933
MC: 49847
Based in: Lorton, VA 22079 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 43 trucks, 43 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (703) 372-1540 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 6903
MC: 1664339
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT: 2845842
MC: 954130
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Services Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Quality Midwestern Holdings INC

USDOT: 819924
MC: 312495
Based in: Lorton, VA 22079 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (703) 495-8919 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT: 4231672
MC: 1637268
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,203 movers in Alexandria

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Alexandria accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Simi Valley to Alexandria?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,590 to $5,340 for a studio, $5,390 to $8,010 for a one-bedroom, $8,980 to $13,360 for a two-bedroom, $14,360 to $21,370 for a three-bedroom and $19,750 to $29,380 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Alexandria from Simi Valley?

About 2,731 road miles (2,314 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 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 Simi Valley to Alexandria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,860 to $5,440 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,460 to $5,080. 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 Simi Valley–Alexandria corridor.