A Better Moving And Storage Co Inc
Carmichael, CA · USDOT 528679
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1993
Moving from California to Virginia
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 20,000 people living in Virginia had lived in California a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Los Angeles to Richmond, about 2,692 miles, usually costs $4,250–$7,100. 449 licensed movers are based in California.
Who makes this move
20,180
people moved from California to Virginia (±4,162)
18,100
moved the other way, from Virginia to California (±4,368)
- Virginia drew about 3% of the roughly 661,000 people who left California for another state.
- About as many moved each way: the difference is inside the survey's margin of error.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left California went
Most common moves out of California
Where people moving to Virginia came from
- Maryland25,000
- Florida25,000
- North Carolina23,000
- California20,000
- New York16,000
- Texas15,000
- Pennsylvania15,000
- South Carolina13,000
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Los Angeles to Richmond, about 2,692 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $2,450–$4,050 | $3,000–$5,050 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $3,100–$5,200 | $3,850–$6,400 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $4,250–$7,100 | $5,250–$8,800 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $5,300–$8,850 | $6,550–$11,000 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $6,200–$10,350 | $7,700–$12,850 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $7,150–$11,950 | $8,850–$14,800 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Richmond | 2,692 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Los Angeles to Virginia Beach | 2,793 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Los Angeles to Arlington | 2,703 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| San Francisco to Richmond | 2,875 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| San Francisco to Virginia Beach | 2,981 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| San Francisco to Arlington | 2,870 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| San Diego to Richmond | 2,658 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| San Diego to Virginia Beach | 2,757 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| San Diego to Arlington | 2,674 | $4,250–$7,100 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in California
See all 449Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A&l Moving & Storage LLC
Sacramento, CA · USDOT 3723054
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2021
A-accurate Moving Company
El Cajon, CA · USDOT 2023330
13 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2010
A1 Transfer Moving & Storage
San Francisco, CA · USDOT 3081814
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2018
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedCalifornia to Virginia crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from California to Virginia
How much does it cost to move from California to Virginia?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Los Angeles to Richmond, about 2,692 miles, usually costs $4,250–$7,100 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $4,250 to $7,100. A studio runs about $2,450–$4,050 and a 4-bedroom about $6,200–$10,350. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from California to Virginia?
About 20,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 20,180, with a margin of error of ±4,162. About 18,000 moved from Virginia to California the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from California to Virginia?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 2,658 to 2,981 miles by road; Los Angeles to Richmond is about 2,692. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from California to Virginia?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from California to Virginia?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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