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Thousand Oaks, CA → Los Angeles, CA · Local move

Movers from Thousand Oaks to Los Angeles

About 34 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,470–$2,180, delivery in 0–1 days, 84 carriers on the Thousand Oaks side and 2,866 in Los Angeles.

  • 34 miroad distance
  • 1 h 4 mindriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,470–$2,1802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 34 miles (29 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 4 min
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
In-state (California)
Movers at origin
84 (35 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,866 (1,210 interstate)

Reverse: Los Angeles → Thousand Oaks

Moving from Thousand Oaks to Los Angeles is a local move of roughly 34 road miles, heading southeast within California.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 4 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,470 and $2,180, before packing or storage.

On the Thousand Oaks side there are 84 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,866 around Los Angeles (1,210 interstate). For an in-state 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.

Thousand Oaks has a population of about 122,230 and Los Angeles about 3.9 million. Los Angeles is the denser city (8,304 people per square mile versus 2,296 in Thousand Oaks), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Thousand Oaks to Los Angeles

Full-service estimate for 34 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $780 $950 $1,160
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $910 $1,120 $1,360
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,470 $1,790 $2,180
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $2,270 $2,770 $3,380
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $3,390 $4,140 $5,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$180–$260

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

Portable container

$1,050–$1,540

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

Full-service mover

$1,470–$2,180

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 Thousand Oaks (origin)

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

Near Los Angeles (destination)

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC

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
Call (323) 362-9399 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (323) 269-3033 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (877) 626-1887 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (323) 263-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (310) 603-6011 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (562) 568-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (424) 335-1991 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (213) 944-0878 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,866 movers in Los Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Thousand Oaks to Los Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $780 to $1,160 for a studio, $910 to $1,360 for a one-bedroom, $1,470 to $2,180 for a two-bedroom, $2,270 to $3,380 for a three-bedroom and $3,390 to $5,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Los Angeles from Thousand Oaks?

About 34 road miles (29 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 4 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Thousand Oaks and Los Angeles are in California, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Thousand Oaks to Los Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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 Thousand Oaks–Los Angeles corridor.