Short answer: moving a 2–3 bedroom home from California to Florida typically costs $6,400–$13,300. At 2,400+ miles, this is one of the longest routes a full-service move regularly covers in the continental US.
What this move costs by home size
| Home size | Typical cost, CA → FL |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $2,340 – $4,160 |
| 2 bedroom | $3,640 – $6,500 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,850 – $9,750 |
| 4+ bedroom | $10,400 – $19,500 |
This route sits at the top of the coast-to-coast tier given the full continental distance. Get a range for your exact cities with the calculator.
Why this route costs more than most
Both weight and mileage drive long-distance pricing, and this corridor maxes out the second variable — there's no longer common household-goods route in the continental US. Expect quotes toward the top of the coast-to-coast range regardless of which carrier you use; the distance itself sets a price floor that shopping around won't move much.
Planning around the timeline
A route this long usually means your shipment travels with other households' belongings on the same truck, with pickup and delivery windows rather than fixed dates. Budget for 1–3 weeks between pickup and delivery, and plan your own travel and any temporary housing accordingly — arriving before your belongings is normal on this corridor, not a sign of a problem.
Before you book a carrier
- Check the USDOT number on the FMCSA SAFER database — this matters more on long routes, where lowball-then-upcharge scams are more common.
- Ask for a delivery window in writing, not a promised date.
- Plan vehicle transport separately if you're not driving your own car across the country.