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Moving from Maryland to California

It's about 2,730 miles from Baltimore, MD to Los Angeles, CA, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Maryland to California moves, what these moves cost in CMR's move data, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Maryland to California: A Plus Moving and Storage, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. JK Moving Services and Allied Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
2,730Driving miles, largest cities
7 to 14 daysTypical delivery
5 daysSolo drive (DIY)
7CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Baltimore, MD and Los Angeles, CA, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.

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What a Maryland to California move costs

These are the total prices of 14 completed moves from Maryland to California in CMR's move data. "Typical" is the middle half of those moves (25th to 75th percentile). They mix all home sizes, so use them as a reality check, not a quote.

Home sizeTypical costMedianCompleted moves
All home sizes combined $1,990 to $2,996 $2,348 14

Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for Maryland to California. Prices by home size and distance are in the CMR Cost Report. The only number you can hold a mover to is a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate after an inventory survey.

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Recommended movers from Maryland to California

Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.

CMR recommended

A Plus Moving and Storage

Top-rated full-service interstate carrier with packing, climate-controlled storage, and binding written estimates.

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CMR Verified

JK Moving Services

A CMR Verified carrier. Regional carrier headquartered in Northern Virginia, close to this state.

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CMR Verified

Allied Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, with local agents in this state.

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Questions about moving from Maryland to California

Who is the recommended mover from Maryland to California?
CMR recommends A Plus Moving and Storage for moves from Maryland to California. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. JK Moving Services and Allied Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to California?
Based on 14 completed moves from Maryland to California in CMR's move data, the typical total cost was $1,990 to $2,996, with a median of $2,348. That mixes all home sizes, so a small apartment usually costs less and a large home more. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate for your inventory.
How long does a move from Maryland to California take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 7 to 14 days delivery window for the roughly 2,730 miles between Baltimore and Los Angeles. A solo driver would spend about 50 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Maryland to California?
Yes. Interstate household goods movers must be registered with FMCSA and hold an active USDOT number. Check it in FMCSA's SAFER database before booking.

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