($1,593+) Norfolk, VA to Moreno Valley, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Norfolk, VA to Moreno Valley, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,677-mile move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Moreno Valley, California, with prices running from $2,478 - $11,667. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $321 - $2,140 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Norfolk and Moreno Valley are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Norfolk movers tend to run around $220 as a base rate plus $89/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Norfolk to Moreno Valley:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,478 - $5,530
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,645 - $7,531
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,500 - $11,667

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Norfolk to Moreno Valley.

Specialty moving services from Norfolk, VA to Moreno Valley, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Norfolk movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Moreno Valley, 82% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Norfolk to Moreno Valley?

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Norfolk, VA to Moreno Valley, CA

Moving containers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Moreno Valley, California, cost between $2,074 and $7,642. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Norfolk typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Norfolk to Moreno Valley:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,074 - $3,837
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,510 - $5,610
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,461 - $7,642

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Norfolk, VA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $749, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $80 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $161 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Norfolk, VA, and Moreno Valley, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Norfolk to Moreno Valley?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Norfolk, VA to Moreno Valley, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,677-mile move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Moreno Valley, California, costs between $1,578 and $4,425, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $911 - $1,042
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Norfolk daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Norfolk to Moreno Valley based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,578 - $3,150
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,750
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,203 - $4,425

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $911 - $1,042 for the 2,677-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Norfolk, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $749.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,677-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $161 per night, adding $321 - $482 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $321.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Norfolk to Moreno Valley?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Norfolk, VA to Moreno Valley, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Norfolk, Virginia, to Moreno Valley, California, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $2,049 and $4,488.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Norfolk to Moreno Valley:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,832 - $3,283
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,049 - $4,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,713 - $5,997

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $80 - $161 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Norfolk, Virginia, typically costs $749.

What are the best freight companies from Norfolk to Moreno Valley?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Norfolk, VA vs Moreno Valley, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Moreno Valley, side by side with Norfolk on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.