Virginia Beach, VA

Visalia, CA → Virginia Beach, VA · Cross-country move

Movers from Visalia to Virginia Beach

About 2,811 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,120–$13,570, delivery in 7–14 days, 150 carriers on the Visalia side and 230 in Virginia Beach.

  • 2,811 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,120–$13,5702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,811 miles (2,382 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
150 (54 interstate)
Movers at destination
230 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Virginia Beach → Visalia

The route from Visalia, CA to Virginia Beach, VA covers roughly 2,811 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 $9,120 to $13,570 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 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Visalia side there are 150 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (54 of them authorized for interstate work), and 230 around Virginia Beach (147 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 Virginia Beach.

Visalia has a population of about 146,541 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. Visalia is considerably denser (3,730 people per square mile versus 1,878), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 Visalia to Virginia Beach

Full-service estimate for 2,811 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,650 $4,450 $5,430
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,470 $6,670 $8,140
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,120 $11,120 $13,570
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,600 $17,800 $21,720
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,070 $24,470 $29,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,940–$5,560

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

Portable container

$3,530–$5,190

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

Full-service mover

$9,120–$13,570

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 Visalia (origin)

Hank Van Heeringen

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1362147
Based in
Visalia, CA 93291 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

C Duran Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
830269
MC
376158
Based in
Tulare, CA 93274 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Bhullar Freightlines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3252571
MC
1023919
Based in
Visalia, CA 93277 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Agostini Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2423168
MC
834759
Based in
Visalia, CA 93292 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Emperor Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3251233
MC
1099802
Based in
Dinuba, CA 93618 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

California Legacy Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2931177
MC
989780
Based in
Visalia, CA 93277 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Sanchez Elite Trucking LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3685395
Based in
Visalia, CA 93292 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Kingsburg Logistic Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3357206
MC
1077764
Based in
Dinuba, CA 93618 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 150 movers in Visalia

Near Virginia Beach (destination)

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

Highways & Skyways Of Nc

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

Apple Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
795385
MC
354379
Based in
Norfolk, VA 23504 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

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

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

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

All 230 movers in Virginia Beach

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Visalia to Virginia Beach?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,650 to $5,430 for a studio, $5,470 to $8,140 for a one-bedroom, $9,120 to $13,570 for a two-bedroom, $14,600 to $21,720 for a three-bedroom and $20,070 to $29,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Virginia Beach from Visalia?

About 2,811 road miles (2,382 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 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 Visalia to Virginia Beach?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,940 to $5,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,530 to $5,190. 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 Visalia–Virginia Beach corridor.