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Thousand Oaks, CA

Surprise, AZ → Thousand Oaks, CA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Surprise to Thousand Oaks

About 436 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,580–$5,320, delivery in 1–3 days, 435 carriers on the Surprise side and 84 in Thousand Oaks.

  • 436 miroad distance
  • 8 h 13 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,580–$5,3202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 436 miles (370 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 13 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
435 (213 interstate)
Movers at destination
84 (35 interstate)

Reverse: Thousand Oaks → Surprise

Thousand Oaks sits about 436 miles west of Surprise, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to California that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $3,580 to $5,320 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 8 h 13 min.

On the Surprise side there are 435 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (213 of them authorized for interstate work), and 84 around Thousand Oaks (35 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 Thousand Oaks.

Surprise has a population of about 175,304 and Thousand Oaks about 122,230. Thousand Oaks is the denser city (2,296 people per square mile versus 1,298 in Surprise), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Arizona, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Surprise to Thousand Oaks

Full-service estimate for 436 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,430 $1,740 $2,130
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,150 $2,620 $3,190
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,580 $4,360 $5,320
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,720 $6,980 $8,520
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,870 $9,600 $11,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$600–$840

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

Portable container

$1,410–$2,070

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

Full-service mover

$3,580–$5,320

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 Surprise (origin)

Harriem LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1580995
MC
687455
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
41 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (623) 500-2393 Route Verify on FMCSA

Arizona Star Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1440220
MC
544203
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (602) 800-8001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ctx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ctx LLC

USDOT
3510559
MC
1161846
Based in
Peoria, AZ 85382 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (602) 451-2737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Farmers Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3553372
MC
1190836
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (772) 777-0226 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kb1 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1772440
MC
647173
Based in
El Mirage, AZ 85335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (623) 694-3563 Route Verify on FMCSA

Profi Transport Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1747913
MC
639931
Based in
Surprise, AZ 85379 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (623) 229-6106 Route Verify on FMCSA

Copperstate Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2132766
MC
795339
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85395 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (623) 205-9910 Route Verify on FMCSA

Guazzo Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2798835
MC
938349
Based in
Wittmann, AZ 85361 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (623) 326-2828 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 435 movers in Surprise

Near Thousand Oaks (destination)

Synergy Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3319725
MC
1057066
Based in
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
38 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (805) 304-0978 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nittur Designs LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4394167
MC
1724079
Based in
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (1 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

Presto Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1691575
MC
621224
Based in
Simi Valley, CA 93063 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (818) 349-4000 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Hills Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4128186
MC
1580238
Based in
West Hills, CA 91304 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (818) 946-8810 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sursim USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1880395
MC
678225
Based in
Simi Valley, CA 93063 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (818) 823-1279 Route Verify on FMCSA

P R Produce INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492537
MC
1218485
Based in
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (805) 259-8404 Route Verify on FMCSA

To Your Home Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3167943
MC
1019329
Based in
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (818) 314-5491 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 84 movers in Thousand Oaks

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Surprise to Thousand Oaks?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,430 to $2,130 for a studio, $2,150 to $3,190 for a one-bedroom, $3,580 to $5,320 for a two-bedroom, $5,720 to $8,520 for a three-bedroom and $7,870 to $11,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Thousand Oaks from Surprise?

About 436 road miles (370 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 13 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Arizona 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 Surprise to Thousand Oaks?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $600 to $840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,070. 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 Surprise–Thousand Oaks corridor.