Thousand Oaks, CA → Newport, RI · Cross-country move

Movers from Thousand Oaks to Newport

About 3,080 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,740–$14,490, delivery in 7–14 days, 84 carriers on the Thousand Oaks side and 30 in Newport.

3,080 miroad distance
53 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,740–$14,4902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Thousand Oaks, California
To: Newport, Rhode Island
Road distance: ≈ 3,080 miles (2,610 straight-line)
Drive time: 53 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 84 (35 interstate)
Movers at destination: 30 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Newport → Thousand Oaks

Moving from Thousand Oaks to Newport is a cross-country move of roughly 3,080 road miles, heading northeast from California to Rhode Island.

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 $9,740 to $14,490 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 53 hours (6 driving days).

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 30 around Newport (17 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 Newport.

Thousand Oaks has a population of about 122,230 and Newport about 25,000. Newport is the denser city (3,287 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Rhode Island 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 Thousand Oaks to Newport

Full-service estimate for 3,080 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,890	$4,750	$5,790
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,840	$7,120	$8,690
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,740	$11,870	$14,490
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,580	$19,000	$23,180
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,420	$26,120	$31,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,210–$5,950

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

Portable container

$3,770–$5,540

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

Full-service mover

$9,740–$14,490

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 Newport (destination)

Rhody Transportation & Warehousing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 50625
MC: 120639
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (401) 294-0037 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bill'S Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Robert A Lantz

USDOT: 769983
MC: 345529
Based in: Tiverton, RI 02878 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (401) 683-1017 Route Verify on FMCSA

Easy Does It Moving And More

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Easy Does It LLC

USDOT: 4389952
MC: 1722009
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (401) 545-6078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Ahead Ri

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Streamline LLC

USDOT: 3693175
MC: 1729361
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (401) 595-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mercado Exchange LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3982254
MC: 1491310
Based in: Middletown, RI 02842 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (508) 395-4588 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Eldridge

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1792318
MC: 846702
Based in: Wakefield, RI 02879 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (405) 283-0698 Route Verify on FMCSA

Seaside Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Michael P Mellar

USDOT: 369398
Based in: Narragansett, RI 02882 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1989

Call (401) 789-2314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mgm Moving & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Mgm Express Movers INC

USDOT: 1167091
MC: 470414
Based in: North Kingstown, RI 02852 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (401) 722-9992 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 30 movers in Newport

Tips for this move

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 Newport accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,890 to $5,790 for a studio, $5,840 to $8,690 for a one-bedroom, $9,740 to $14,490 for a two-bedroom, $15,580 to $23,180 for a three-bedroom and $21,420 to $31,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Newport from Thousand Oaks?

About 3,080 road miles (2,610 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 53 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 Rhode Island 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 Thousand Oaks to Newport?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,210 to $5,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,770 to $5,540. 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–Newport corridor.