Orange County, CA → New York · Interstate Moving
Movers from Orange County to New York | Cross Country Moving
Coast-to-coast moves from Orange County, California to New York City and the NY metro — about 2,800 miles, an estimated 7–10 business days door to door, on our own trucks with our own employed crews. Licensed interstate carrier, USDOT #2022745 · MC #711417.
Quick Answer: Cross Country Moving LLC (USDOT #2022745, MC #711417) is a direct interstate carrier that moves households from Orange County, California to New York City, Long Island, Westchester and northern New Jersey. The drive is about 2,800 miles, door-to-door delivery takes an estimated 7–10 business days, and full-service moves typically cost about $2,200–$3,800 for a studio or 1-bedroom up to $9,500–$14,000+ for a 4-bedroom home. No brokers. Call (844) 646-0016 for a binding quote based on your inventory list.
Direct carrier, not a broker
Orange County to New York Movers Who Own the Truck
Moving from Orange County, California to New York is one of the longest household moves in the country, and the hardest part is often not the miles — it is knowing who will actually show up, load your home and drive it across the country. Cross Country Moving LLC has been moving California families since 2010. We are a licensed interstate carrier, not a broker: we do not sell your move to another company.
Our own employed crews load your home in Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach or anywhere else in Orange County, your shipment rides on a Cross Country Moving truck, and our crews unload it in New York. One company, one written estimate, one point of contact from the first call to delivery day. Moving from Los Angeles instead? See our Los Angeles to New York movers.
A note on the name: we move from Orange County, California. If you are looking for a local mover in Orange County, New York (Hudson Valley), we are not that company — but if you are leaving Southern California for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester or New Jersey, this page is for you.
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2026 pricing
How Much Does It Cost to Move from Orange County to New York?
Most full-service moves from Orange County, California to New York cost between about $2,200 and $14,000+, depending mainly on how much you ship. On a coast-to-coast haul of about 2,800 miles, weight and volume move the price more than anything else, followed by access at both addresses and packing. For a broader view of what drives prices, see our California long distance moving cost guide.
Ranges are planning estimates, last reviewed October 2026. Your written estimate is based on your actual inventory and access at both addresses.
What moves the price on this route
Weight and volume
The single biggest factor on a 2,800-mile move. Every piece of furniture you sell or donate before you leave Orange County lowers the price.
New York building access
Many NYC buildings require a certificate of insurance (COI), a reserved freight-elevator window and set move hours. Where a full-size truck cannot reach the street, a smaller shuttle truck may be needed for the last leg.
Stairs and long carries
Brooklyn brownstones and walk-ups, long hallways, and parking far from the door add labor time at delivery. Long carries in Orange County condo complexes do the same at pickup.
Packing scope
Full packing, partial packing of fragile items, or boxes you packed yourself. Packing labor and materials are itemized in your estimate so you can choose.
Timing and storage
Summer and month-end dates fill first. If your New York lease does not start on delivery day, storage-in-transit bridges the gap.
Get your exact price
Tell us your Orange County ZIP, your New York ZIP and your home size. After a free survey you get a binding quote based on your inventory list.
Get My Exact PriceEstimated timeline
How Long Does a Move from Orange County to New York Take?
Door-to-door delivery from Orange County to New York takes an estimated 7–10 business days for about 2,800 miles, including loading, the cross-country drive and the delivery window. All times on this page are estimates, not guaranteed delivery dates. Your delivery window is confirmed in writing when you book.
Estimate and booking
A video or phone inventory review of your Orange County home, then a written estimate and your move date. Book 4–6 weeks ahead in summer, 2–3 weeks in the off-season.
Packing and loading day
Our crew protects floors, wraps furniture, packs what you ordered, takes beds and tables apart and loads the truck.
Cross-country transit
About 2,800 miles under federal driver hours-of-service rules. Dispatch keeps you updated while the truck is on the road.
New York delivery
We schedule the delivery window with you and your building, unload, place furniture room by room and reassemble standard items.
Leaving Orange County
I-5, I-405 and SR-55 traffic shapes loading-day timing. Early starts help, especially in South County cities such as Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel and in coastal neighborhoods with tight streets.
Winter on the route and in New York
From November to March, storms on the central and northern interstate corridors can slow transit, and snow can affect curb access in New York City. We route around major weather for safety and keep you updated on the estimated delivery window.
Full service
What's Included in Your Orange County to New York Move
A binding quote based on your inventory list
Moving blankets and stretch wrap on every piece of furniture
Taking apart and rebuilding beds, tables and desks
Loading and unloading by our own employed crews — no subcontractors
Transport on a Cross Country Moving truck
COI paperwork and freight-elevator coordination with your NYC building
Basic released-value protection, with full-value protection options
Furniture placement room by room at delivery
Optional services: full or partial packing and unpacking, packing materials, custom crating for art and mirrors, a shuttle truck for restricted streets, pianos and specialty items, and storage-in-transit. See all of our long distance moving services. We don't ship vehicles ourselves. If you need your car moved, we can refer you to auto transport companies we know and have recommended to customers before.
Where we pick up and deliver
Orange County Pickup and New York Delivery Areas
Pickup anywhere in Orange County, California
We pick up from houses, condos and apartments across the county, dispatched from our Southern California base.
Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Orange, Tustin, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Yorba Linda, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente and nearby communities.More on the origin side: Orange County long distance movers, Irvine long distance movers and Huntington Beach long distance movers.
Delivery across the New York metro
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk), Westchester, and across the Hudson in Jersey City and Hoboken.All routes to the state: California to New York movers. Coming from the Bay Area? See San Francisco to New York movers.
After you arrive
What Changes When You Move from Orange County to New York
Taxes
New York has a state income tax, and New York City residents also pay a city income tax. Compare your own situation before you sign a lease; rates are published by the NY Department of Taxation and Finance.
Time zone
Orange County is on Pacific Time; New York is on Eastern Time, 3 hours ahead. Plan delivery calls and building move windows in Eastern Time.
Climate
From mild coastal Southern California to four seasons: cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. Pack winter coats where you can reach them.
Driver's license and car
New residents generally need a New York license and registration soon after moving; check current rules with the New York DMV. Many Manhattan residents decide not to keep a car at all.
Utilities
Con Edison serves most of New York City and Westchester; National Grid and PSEG Long Island serve parts of Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. Set up service before delivery day.
Related routes
Also from Orange County: Orange County to Texas, Orange County to Arizona and Orange County to Las Vegas.
Why Cross Country Moving
Why Orange County Families Choose Cross Country Moving for New York
Licensed interstate carrier
USDOT #2022745 and MC #711417. Look us up on the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.
No brokers, no subcontractors
Our trucks and our employed crews do the whole move, from your Orange County home to your New York door. Your move is never resold.
NYC-ready planning
Certificates of insurance, freight-elevator reservations and shuttle trucks are planned before loading day, not on delivery day.
Moving Californians since 2010
We have moved California households out of state for 15+ years from our Southern California base.
Easy to verify
Several moving companies use similar names. Cross Country Moving LLC is USDOT #2022745, crosscountrymovingusa.com, (844) 646-0016.
FAQ
Orange County to New York Moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Orange County to New York?
Full-service moves from Orange County, California to New York typically cost about $2,200–$3,800 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $3,800–$6,000 for a 2-bedroom, $6,000–$9,500 for a 3-bedroom house and $9,500–$14,000+ for a 4-bedroom home. Your binding quote is based on your inventory list; packing and access at both addresses also affect the price.
How long does a move from Orange County to New York take?
An estimated 7–10 business days door to door for about 2,800 miles, including loading, the cross-country drive and the delivery window. These are estimates, not guaranteed delivery dates; your delivery window is confirmed in writing when you book.
Do you move from Orange County, California or Orange County, New York?
Orange County, California. We pick up in Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and across the county and deliver to New York City, Long Island, Westchester and northern New Jersey. We are not a local mover in Orange County, New York.
How far is Orange County from New York?
About 2,800 miles by road from central Orange County, California to New York City — roughly 40+ hours of driving time before rest stops. Federal hours-of-service rules for truck drivers are one reason door-to-door delivery takes an estimated 7–10 business days.
Is Cross Country Moving a broker or a direct carrier?
A direct carrier. Cross Country Moving LLC holds its own federal authority, USDOT #2022745 and MC #711417, and performs the move with company-owned trucks and our own employed crews. Your move is never sold to another company, and you can check our record on the FMCSA SAFER website.
My NYC building needs a COI and an elevator reservation. Can you handle that?
Yes. Send us your building's requirements when you book. We prepare the certificate of insurance and schedule the delivery inside the building's move hours and freight-elevator window. If a large truck cannot reach the street, a smaller shuttle truck is planned and priced in advance.
What is the cheapest way to move from Orange County to New York?
Ship less: sell or donate what you won't use, pack non-fragile items yourself, and choose a mid-month date outside June–August when you can. Weight is the biggest cost factor on a coast-to-coast move.
How far in advance should I book my Orange County to New York move?
Book 4–6 weeks ahead for June through August and for month-end dates, and 2–3 weeks ahead the rest of the year. If your New York building needs a certificate of insurance or an elevator reservation, request it as soon as you have a move date.
How can I confirm I'm talking to Cross Country Moving LLC?
Several moving companies use similar names. Check four things: the legal name Cross Country Moving LLC, USDOT #2022745 and MC #711417 on the FMCSA SAFER website, our phone number (844) 646-0016, and our website crosscountrymovingusa.com. If a quote or call doesn't match these, it isn't from us.
Can you move my car to New York?
We don't ship vehicles ourselves. If you need your car moved, we can refer you to auto transport companies we know and have recommended to customers before.
Free, no-obligation estimate
Ready to Move from Orange County to New York?
Tell us your move date, your New York address and your home size. We review your inventory and send a binding quote: if what we move matches your inventory list, the quoted price is the price you pay. No brokers. Cross Country Moving LLC · USDOT #2022745 · MC #711417.