State-to-state guide · NJ → CA
Moving from New Jersey to California
It's about 2,875 miles from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for New Jersey to California moves, what these moves cost in CMR's move data, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.
Distance is road-adjusted between Newark, NJ 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.
What a New Jersey to California move costs
These are the total prices of 16 completed moves from New Jersey 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 size | Typical cost | Median | Completed moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| All home sizes combined | $2,688 to $5,758 | $3,596 | 16 |
Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for New Jersey 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.
Popular city routes from New Jersey to California
- Branchburg, NJ to Monterey, CA (1 move)
- Cliffside Park, NJ to El Cajon, CA (1 move)
- Monroe Township, NJ to Venice, CA (1 move)
- Riverdale, NJ to Oceanside, CA (1 move)
- Woodstown, NJ to Bakersfield, CA (1 move)
- Mount Laurel, NJ to Fremont, CA
- Toms River, NJ to Costa Mesa, CA
- West Berlin, NJ to Crescent City, CA
Recommended movers from New Jersey 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.
A Plus Moving and Storage
Top-rated full-service interstate carrier with packing, climate-controlled storage, and binding written estimates.
Read the full review →National Van Lines
A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Broadview, IL, with local agents nationwide.
Read the full review →United Van Lines
A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in the St. Louis area, with local agents in this state.
Read the full review →Planning a New Jersey to California move
- Get at least three written estimates, and make sure each is binding or Not-To-Exceed, not a phone guess.
- Verify each mover's USDOT number for interstate household goods before you book.
- Right-size your valuation coverage: standard released-value protection pays only $0.60/lb.
- Avoid any mover demanding a large cash deposit up front, a common red flag.
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