California to New York
Moving from California to New York
Reviewers who moved from California to New York paid a median $3,800. 31,367 people made the move in 2024, and 24,927 went the other way. Los Angeles to New York, the most common run in our file, is 2,794 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$3,800
median, 98 priced reviews
Moved last year
31,367
CA to NY, 2024
Typical drive
2,794 mi
Los Angeles to New York
Cost of living
-2.5%
NY 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 New York · median paid
$3,800
97 reviewed moves
2,794 road miles
Median and middle half of what 97 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
California to New York moving cost
Across 98 priced reviews of moves from California to New York, the median was $3,800 and the middle half paid $2,300 to $5,655. 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 New York 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 New York run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from California to New York. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California New York Express | South San Francisco, CA | CarrierUSDOT 795816 | 6 | 655.0 mean, dated | $3,100 | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Roadway Moving | New York, NY | CarrierUSDOT 1854436 | 2 | 6715.0 mean, dated | $5,500 | 15 Aug 2026 |
| D & J Moving LLC | Davie, FL | CarrierUSDOT 3000931 | 2 | 352.0 mean, dated | $8,000 | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Alpha & Omega Moving and Storage | Sun Valley, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1135941 | 2 | 342.0 mean, dated | $12,000 | 19 Sept 2014 |
| Royal Relocation Systems | Brooklyn, NY | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1815073 | 2 | 231.0 mean, dated | $4,000 | 27 Jun 2013 |
| Civic Van Lines DBA Shleppers Moving & Storage | North Hollywood, CA | CarrierUSDOT 2306227 | 2 | 172.0 mean, dated | $2,359 | 14 Jul 2014 |
| Moovers, Inc | Pittsburg, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1176313 | 2 | 73.0 mean, dated | $4,057 | 3 Dec 2011 |
| NYC Great Movers | New York, NY | CarrierUSDOT 2180117 | 2 | 45.0 mean, dated | $1,800 | 30 Dec 2020 |
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 New York
5 of 5 · 15 Oct 2026 · reported $5,600
“They approached their responsibilities with professionalism and dedication, ensuring that each task was handled carefully and efficiently. Their positive attitude and commitment helped create a well-organized environment and contributed to making the overall moving experience satisfactory.”
5 of 5 · 23 Sept 2026 · reported $7,520
“My experience was very very good with Illinois Movers. It was stressful time and they gave fix price and went above and beyond to handle my extra stuff. Reached on time and finished well before anticipated completion. Very professional and good in communication. Moved some extra stuff at my new…”
5 of 5 · 15 Aug 2026 · reported $5,500
“My experience with Roadway was amazing! From start to finish, they made me feel like a priority, ease the stress of my move, and were absolute professionals. They packed up my apartment, efficiently and quickly! I would absolutely use their service again, and I recommend anyone looking to move,…”
What went wrong on this run: of 98 reviews, 33% mention damage and 19% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
In 2024, 31,367 people moved from California to New York, plus or minus 4,875.
The Census count runs one way more than the other. In 2024, 31,367 people moved from California to New York, plus or minus 4,875. The reverse count is 24,927 people who moved from New York to California. Those are ACS figures for people who changed states, not a count of moving trucks.
Both price levels sit above the US figure, and both states tax wages. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the United States at 100. California is 110.7 and New York is 107.9. California taxes wages. New York taxes wages. The indexes describe prices. They do not say why anyone moved.
What the job looks like
The distance is 2,794 miles, about 50 hours of driving, which puts the load on the road for days.
The most common run in our file is Los Angeles to New York. The distance is 2,794 miles, about 50 hours of driving, which puts the load on the road for days. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, not a single appointment hour. Long-distance pricing uses weight and miles. See long-distance moving for how those two inputs set the price.
Reported prices spread because homes and distances differ. Across 98 reviews in our file, the median reported price is $3,800, from 98 priced reviews. The middle half runs from $2,300 to $5,655. That spread is not a quote for your place. Use the moving cost guide to see how weight and miles change the bill.
Damage and missed dates show up often enough to plan for. Of those reviews, 33% mention damage and 19% mention a delay or a no-show. Delivery on this kind of move is a window set on the order for service, not a promise of one clock time. Get that window in writing before load day.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Check the USDOT number and the household-goods authority. An interstate move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up before you sign. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck. The license lookup is the check to run on the company you are about to hire.
Ask whether the estimate is binding or not to exceed. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Read the 110 percent rule before you treat a low figure as the final bill. A binding or not-to-exceed estimate caps what you owe if the inventory was honest.
Put the delivery window and the deposit terms on the order. The window is set on the order for service, so a verbal sometime next week is not the agreement. Deposit terms should say how much, when it is due, and whether it is refundable if the mover cancels. Read those lines before you pay.
Leaving California, arriving in New York.
| California | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 110.7 | 107.9 |
| Median home sale price | $887,400 | $620,500 |
| Median days on market | 33 | 42 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | Taxes wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 24,927 arrived from New York | 31,367 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 New York
2,794 road miles, about 50 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 $994 to $1,491gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $994 to $1,988gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $1,193 to $1,365gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $1,365 to $2,218gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on California to New York moves paid a median $3,800 (98 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 New York?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 31,367 people moving from California to New York, plus or minus 4,875. The other direction, New York to California, is 24,927. Those figures count people who changed states, not booked shipments.
- What price did reviewers report for this run?
- Across 98 priced reviews, the median reported price is $3,800, out of 98 reviews in our file. The middle half runs from $2,300 to $5,655. Prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is not your quote.
- How far is the usual California to New York move?
- The most common run in our file is Los Angeles to New York, at 2,794 miles and about 50 hours of driving. That driving time puts the load on the road for days. Delivery is still a window set on the order for service.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Of those reviews, 33% mention damage and 19% mention a delay or a no-show. The shares describe this file, not a guarantee for the next truck. Get the delivery window in writing on the order.
- What should I check before I pay a deposit?
- Confirm 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, so know whether your estimate is binding or not to exceed. Deposit terms should state the amount, when it is due, and what happens if the mover cancels.
Next
Keep going
- New York to CaliforniaThe same run the other way.
- Moving in CaliforniaWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in New YorkWho 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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