A Mastrocco Jr Moving & Storage Inc
Warminster, PA · USDOT 832471
15 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1999
Moving from Pennsylvania to California
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 9,300 people living in California had lived in Pennsylvania a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, about 2,818 miles, usually costs $4,250–$7,100. 222 licensed movers are based in Pennsylvania.
Who makes this move
9,266
people moved from Pennsylvania to California (±2,532)
10,777
moved the other way, from California to Pennsylvania (±2,315)
- California drew about 4% of the roughly 252,000 people who left Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania went
Most common moves out of Pennsylvania
- Florida34,000
- New Jersey26,000
- New York23,000
- Virginia15,000
- North Carolina13,000
- Texas13,000
- Maryland13,000
- Ohio11,000
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
Philadelphia to Los Angeles, about 2,818 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia to Los Angeles | 2,818 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Philadelphia to San Francisco | 2,970 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Philadelphia to San Diego | 2,794 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Pittsburgh to Los Angeles | 2,516 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Pittsburgh to San Francisco | 2,667 | $4,250–$7,100 |
| Pittsburgh to San Diego | 2,494 | $3,750–$6,450 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Pennsylvania
See all 222Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
AAA Moving & Storage Company
Stockertown, PA · USDOT 295250
8 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1987
Ace Moving & Storage Company
Wilkes Barre, PA · USDOT 2972001
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2017
Ace Moving And Storage Company
Wilkes Barre, PA · USDOT 964348
12 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2001
Adam's Moving & Hauling Inc
Norristown, PA · USDOT 659322
4 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1996
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedPennsylvania to California 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 Pennsylvania to California
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to California?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, about 2,818 miles, usually costs $4,250–$7,100 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $3,750 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 Pennsylvania to California?
About 9,300 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 9,266, with a margin of error of ±2,532. About 11,000 moved from California to Pennsylvania the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Pennsylvania to California?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 2,494 to 2,970 miles by road; Philadelphia to Los Angeles is about 2,818. 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 Pennsylvania to California?
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 Pennsylvania to California?
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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