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Costa Mesa, CA

Woodbridge, NJ → Costa Mesa, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Woodbridge to Costa Mesa

About 2,862 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,620–$14,310, delivery in 7–14 days, 812 carriers on the Woodbridge side and 425 in Costa Mesa.

  • 2,862 miroad distance
  • 50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,620–$14,3102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,862 miles (2,425 straight-line)
Drive time
50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
812 (558 interstate)
Movers at destination
425 (150 interstate)

Reverse: Costa Mesa → Woodbridge

Moving from Woodbridge to Costa Mesa is a cross-country move of roughly 2,862 road miles, heading west from New Jersey to California.

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 $9,620 to $14,310 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 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Woodbridge side there are 812 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (558 of them authorized for interstate work), and 425 around Costa Mesa (150 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 Costa Mesa.

Woodbridge has a population of about 104,802 and Costa Mesa about 108,881. Costa Mesa is the denser city (7,083 people per square mile versus 4,448 in Woodbridge), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than New Jersey, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Woodbridge to Costa Mesa

Full-service estimate for 2,862 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,850 $4,690 $5,720
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,770 $7,040 $8,580
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,620 $11,730 $14,310
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,380 $18,760 $22,890
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,150 $25,800 $31,470

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,990–$5,630

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

Portable container

$3,570–$5,260

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

Full-service mover

$9,620–$14,310

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 Woodbridge (origin)

Budd Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
185771
MC
152533
Based in
Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 102 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (732) 627-0600 Route Verify on FMCSA

S P I Transport Systems INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
259466
MC
165923
Based in
Edison, NJ 08817 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
102 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (732) 819-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Packaging Exchange INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4031162
MC
1670307
Based in
Somerset, NJ 08873 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
96 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (800) 950-0083 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
297672
MC
210330
Based in
South Plainfield, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (908) 222-2500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
912877
MC
472409
Based in
Port Newark, NJ 07114 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
84 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (973) 465-5310 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inzone Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3220960
MC
1008026
Based in
Aberdeen, NJ 07747 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
80 trucks, 250 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (917) 434-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3547419
MC
1186779
Based in
South Plainfiel, NJ 07080 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (718) 354-5836 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2180117
MC
919428
Based in
Staten Island, NY 10301 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (718) 600-3482 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 812 movers in Woodbridge

Near Costa Mesa (destination)

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC

USDOT
2714701
MC
117140
Based in
Irvine, CA 92614 (5 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 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2483381
MC
859536
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92806 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 899-0668 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (949) 664-9708 Route Verify on FMCSA

Apollo Couriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1030265
MC
987394
Based in
Irvine, CA 92618 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (310) 337-0377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lgl INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2448815
MC
845207
Based in
Irvine, CA 92603 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (661) 873-5730 Route Verify on FMCSA

Laverde Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1156979
MC
909517
Based in
Garden Grove, CA 92840 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (714) 726-0686 Route Verify on FMCSA

G A Express Nsr INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2527158
MC
877876
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92804 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (714) 469-4094 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 425 movers in Costa Mesa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Woodbridge to Costa Mesa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,850 to $5,720 for a studio, $5,770 to $8,580 for a one-bedroom, $9,620 to $14,310 for a two-bedroom, $15,380 to $22,890 for a three-bedroom and $21,150 to $31,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Costa Mesa from Woodbridge?

About 2,862 road miles (2,425 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 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 New Jersey 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 Woodbridge to Costa Mesa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,990 to $5,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,570 to $5,260. 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 Woodbridge–Costa Mesa corridor.