California to Florida
Moving from California to Florida
Reviewers who moved from California to Florida paid a median $5,034. 36,194 people made the move in 2024, and 15,988 went the other way. Los Angeles to Miami, the most common run in our file, is 2,733 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$5,034
median, 230 priced reviews
Moved last year
36,194
CA to FL, 2024
Typical drive
2,733 mi
Los Angeles to Miami
Cost of living
-6.6%
FL vs CA, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
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California to Florida · median paid
$5,034
230 reviewed moves
2,733 road miles
Median and middle half of what 230 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
California to Florida moving cost
Across 230 priced reviews of moves from California to Florida, the median was $5,034 and the middle half paid $3,100 to $7,600. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 2,000+ miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,800 to $5,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,600 to $6,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,800 to $8,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $6,400 to $11,200 |
| 4+ bedroom | $8,200 to $14,500 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Los Angeles to Miami drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.29 per gallon for the week of 2026-11-02 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the California to Florida run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from California to Florida. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 3 Nov 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Truck Moving Company | Los Angeles, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3028007 | 5 | 205.0 mean, dated | $5,000 | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Presto Logistics | Calabasas, CA | CarrierUSDOT 1691575 | 4 | 1203.0 mean, dated | $5,600 | 4 May 2023 |
| California Exodus Moving and Storage LLC | Cleveland, OH | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3743429 | 4 | 693.0 mean, dated | $13,750 | 27 Nov 2022 |
| A One Van Lines | Brooklyn, NY | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 2276259 | 4 | 364.0 mean, dated | $9,990 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Valet Movers | San Diego, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1977033 | 4 | 183.0 mean, dated | $4,530 | 21 Nov 2015 |
| Seventh Generation Moving snd Storage | Canoga Park, CA | No FMCSA match | 3 | 455.0 mean, dated | $3,995 | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Trig Moving and Storage | Burbank, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3198661 | 3 | 272.0 mean, dated | $6,500 | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Call Me Van Line | Camarillo, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 687761 | 3 | 183.0 mean, dated | $3,500 | 19 Jun 2021 |
| White Gloves Moving LLC | Plainfield, IL | CarrierUSDOT 4269569 | 3 | 175.0 mean, dated | $6,000 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Safe Ship Moving Services | Boca Raton, FL | BrokerUSDOT 3475743 | 2 | 1,2664.0 mean, dated | $8,999 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Independence Van Lines | Oakland Park, FL | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 3102373 | 2 | 2364.0 mean, dated | $6,000 | 19 May 2021 |
| Cross Country Movers, Inc | Hollywood, FL | No FMCSA match | 2 | 2034.0 mean, dated | $5,200 | 11 Oct 2026 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved California to Florida
5 of 5 · 3 Nov 2026 · reported $4,790
“They worked tirelessly in extremely hot conditions and never slowed down, always maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Their care in handling our furniture and belongings was truly appreciated. We are so grateful for their dedication and excellent service. Gilbert and Gemelle did…”
5 of 5 · 29 Oct 2026 · reported $2,780
“We had a few pieces of furniture that needed to be moved from a house we are renovating. One was a very heavy piano. Called The X Van Lines LLC and within a few hours the work was complete! Showed up at promised time, was very careful with furniture and home, and charged a reasonable rate.”
5 of 5 · 18 Oct 2026 · reported $5,277
“Extremely happy with my move today!! These guy's were so careful with all of my vintage and heavy antique furniture! Moved quickly and know what they are doing! Also, very responsive from the beginning GREAT.”
What went wrong on this run: of 230 reviews, 30% mention damage and 23% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
The figures show volume only, with no stated reason for the move.
Census counts a large one-way flow. ACS 2024 records 36,194 people moving from California to Florida, margin plus or minus 5,759. The other direction is smaller: 15,988 people moved from Florida to California that year. The figures show volume only, with no stated reason for the move.
Price levels sit higher in California. BEA price parity for 2024, with the US at 100, is 110.7 in California and 103.4 in Florida. California taxes wages. Florida does not tax wages. Rates are not listed here, and the parity gap is a price index, not a promise about your bills.
What the job looks like
Of those reviews, 30% mention damage and 23% mention a delay or a no-show.
The usual run is a long drive. The most common trip in our file is Los Angeles to Miami, 2,733 miles, about 48 hours of driving. Days on the road follow the delivery window on the order for service, not the driving clock alone. Your shipment can stay in transit while that window is still open.
Price follows weight and miles. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles, so quotes on this lane spread with home size and distance. Across 230 priced reviews the median reported price is $5,034, and the middle half runs from $3,100 to $7,600. Our file holds 230 reviews for this run, and prices mix home sizes and distances.
Damage and delay show up often. Of those reviews, 30% mention damage and 23% mention a delay or a no-show. That is a large share of the file, so ask how claims and late arrivals are handled before you sign. A written delivery window is what you can point to if the truck is late.
Before you book
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Check the license before the quote. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up yourself with the license lookup. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck. A pretty website is not authority.
Get the money terms in writing. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate and read it with the estimate guide. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate, which the 110 percent rule explains. Put the delivery window in writing on the order for service.
Pin down the deposit before you pay. Deposit terms belong in the same paperwork as the estimate and the delivery window. Read what is refundable, when it is due, and what happens if the pickup date moves, using the deposit guide. Do not send a large deposit to a mover you have not checked.
Leaving California, arriving in Florida.
| California | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 110.7 | 103.4 |
| Median home sale price | $887,400 | $421,500 |
| Median days on market | 33 | 66 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 15,988 arrived from Florida | 36,194 arrived from California |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 1 Oct 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in California, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Oct 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (California homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from California to Florida
2,733 road miles, about 48 hours at the wheel (6 driving days at nine hours a day). Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truckFuel $972 to $1,458gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $972 to $1,945gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $1,167 to $1,335gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $1,335 to $2,170gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on California to Florida moves paid a median $5,034 (230 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 26 Oct 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from California to Florida?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 36,194 people moving from California to Florida, with a margin of plus or minus 5,759. The reverse flow is 15,988 people moving from Florida to California. The counts do not say why those moves happened.
- How long is the most common run in this file?
- In our file the most common run is Los Angeles to Miami, 2,733 miles, about 48 hours of driving. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, so days on the road are not the same as that drive time.
- What do reviews report as the price?
- Across 230 priced reviews the median reported price is $5,034. The middle half of those prices runs from $3,100 to $7,600. Prices mix home sizes and distances, so treat the median as a file figure, not a quote for your home.
- How often do reviews mention damage or delay?
- Of the 230 reviews in our file, 30% mention damage and 23% mention a delay or a no-show. Ask how claims and missed windows are handled before you sign.
- What should I confirm before I book an interstate move?
- The mover needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Get a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, the delivery window, and the deposit terms in writing.
Next
Keep going
- Florida to CaliforniaThe same run the other way.
- Moving in CaliforniaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in FloridaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Long distance moversWeight, miles, and where the bill grows.
- What movers costNational medians by year and lane.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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