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Garden Grove, CA

Virginia Beach, VA → Garden Grove, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Virginia Beach to Garden Grove

About 2,779 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,060–$13,490, delivery in 7–14 days, 230 carriers on the Virginia Beach side and 1,390 in Garden Grove.

  • 2,779 miroad distance
  • 48 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,060–$13,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,779 miles (2,355 straight-line)
Drive time
48 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
230 (147 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,390 (601 interstate)

Reverse: Garden Grove → Virginia Beach

The route from Virginia Beach, VA to Garden Grove, CA covers roughly 2,779 miles by road, a west-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 $9,060 to $13,490 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 48 hours (6 driving days).

On the Virginia Beach side there are 230 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (147 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,390 around Garden Grove (601 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 Garden Grove.

Virginia Beach has a population of about 453,737 and Garden Grove about 170,455. Garden Grove is the denser city (9,553 people per square mile versus 1,878 in Virginia Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Virginia, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Virginia Beach to Garden Grove

Full-service estimate for 2,779 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,630 $4,420 $5,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,440 $6,630 $8,090
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,060 $11,050 $13,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,500 $17,690 $21,580
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,940 $24,320 $29,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,910–$5,510

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

Portable container

$3,500–$5,150

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

Full-service mover

$9,060–$13,490

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Virginia Beach, VA → Garden Grove, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Virginia Beach (origin)

Service Transfer INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
139659
MC
135652
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
240 trucks, 217 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 543-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Givens Transportation INC

USDOT
1070890
MC
446371
Based in
Chesapeake, VA 23320 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 156 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (757) 233-4300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3109246
MC
81782
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (757) 447-8687 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wheels For Work LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293159
MC
1090224
Based in
Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
75 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (401) 265-7661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC

USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (757) 625-7631 Route Verify on FMCSA

Maximum Logistics 1 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3391615
MC
1094415
Based in
Virginia Bch, VA 23462 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (757) 582-5048 Route Verify on FMCSA

Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
121073
MC
128699
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
169188
MC
129470
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23502 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (757) 466-9351 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

Near Garden Grove (destination)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT
2714701
MC
117140
Based in
Irvine, CA 92614 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (714) 552-9014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069767
MC
445668
Based in
Long Beach, CA 90805 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (310) 830-0013 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2483381
MC
859536
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92806 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Weber Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Weber Distribution LLC

USDOT
57459
MC
41665
Based in
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (909) 214-0349 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,390 movers in Garden Grove

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Virginia Beach to Garden Grove?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,630 to $5,390 for a studio, $5,440 to $8,090 for a one-bedroom, $9,060 to $13,490 for a two-bedroom, $14,500 to $21,580 for a three-bedroom and $19,940 to $29,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garden Grove from Virginia Beach?

About 2,779 road miles (2,355 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 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 Virginia 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 Virginia Beach to Garden Grove?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,910 to $5,510 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,500 to $5,150. 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 Virginia Beach–Garden Grove corridor.