Discover our professional moving services, tailored for your moving from Boston to California, crafted to manage every detail with care.
Discover our professional moving services, tailored for your moving from Boston to California, crafted to manage every detail with care.
Move & Care can legally perform interstate moves. We hold a federal USDOT license #3212621 as well as a Massachusetts license: MC #1018431.
Every Boston to California long-distance move is billed at a single, all-inclusive flat rate—the quote you approve is the price you pay, period.
No fuel surcharges, stair fees, or mileage surprises—our itemized quote lays out every cost upfront.
Need an overnight pickup or sunrise delivery? Our crew works around the clock to match building elevator windows and your schedule.
Plan confidently with at-a-glance insight into how Move and Care handles Boston to California moves.
Expect delivery in approximately 2 – 4 days for Boston to California.
Reserve your crew about 2 – 4 weeks ahead to secure your preferred dates.
Your quote covers truck, fuel, tolls, and labor—no surprise fees on Boston to California moves.
Packing assistance, short-term storage, and white glove handling are the most requested add-ons when moving from Boston to California.
Hear how creators and community leaders describe their move-day experience—from booking to the moment every box is in place.
Service for smooth and easy family moves
Smooth business moving to keep the business running
Complete packing help and quality materials
Safe storage spaces for your items, available anytime
Skilled piano transport to maintain condition.
Moving services with extra care for valuable items
Gentle and efficient relocations for seniors.
| Size of the Move | Typical Flat-Rate Range* | Delivery Window |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / Small 1 Bedroom | $3,500 – $7,000 | 5–8 days |
| Large 1 Bedroom / Small 2 Bedroom | $5,000 – $9,000 | 6–9 days |
| Large 2 Bedroom | $7,000 – $12,000 | 6–10 days |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment / Townhouse | $10,000 – $15,000 | 7–11 days |
| 4 Bedroom or Larger Home | $15,000+ | 8–14 days |
We give you a flat-rate quote — transparent, all-inclusive, and free of hidden fees or surprise charges. What is more, our services cover professional team and truck, fuel, tolls, mileage across the country, basic insurance, standard $50 equipment kit and Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Boston or California buildings, if required. You don’t pay for any of these.
The cost written on your quote is final. No extra fees.
To quote you, we consider distance (≈ 3,000+ miles coast to coast), inventory & special items (pianos, safes, antiques, etc.), extra services (full packing service, storage, unpacking, senior citizens moving or specialty crating).
Want a firm number for your move? Request a free estimate — we’ll review your inventory and route, then send you a formal quote with no hidden costs.
Moving from Boston to California with Move & Care generally takes 5 to 8 days.
Your move begins early with Boston movers, with the team loading your items before sunrise. From there, the truck will travel through a series of interstate routes—likely portions of I-90, I-80, and I-70 or similar corridors—crossing dozens of counties in pursuit of the Pacific.
Deliveries are often made between Day 5 and Day 8, depending on the size of the move, how many stops are scheduled, and the conditions at your new address in California (e.g. elevator access, permits).
Every day your coordinator sends a GPS update so you always know where the truck is and when to expect it—whether it’s arriving in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, or anywhere else across the Golden State.
The truck’ll face sunshine, beaches, and mountains. That means the packing plan needs to be tailored to potentially harsh conditions. Meanwhile, there's no need to worry! We seal electronics, art, winter coats and fragile items in climate-controlled sections or moisture-proof containers if you’d like.
Boston’s narrow streets can make the loading process hard, so we’ll help with parking permits. In California, each city has its own rules — Los Angeles often needs a Temporary No Parking permit from LADOT, while San Francisco file an SFMTA Tow-Away Zone permit about five business days ahead. Don’t stress about it — we’ve helped with permits many times and will walk you through it.
On top of that, California’s law says you are to update your driver’s-license address within 10 days of arrival—do it online with the CA DMV.
Moving something massive? For non-reducible oversize loads, apply for a Caltrans transportation permit in advance.
Your coordinator — an FMCSA-certified interstate specialist — starts with a quick video survey to log every item, adjust services to your budget and plan the route. We approve the Boston moving and parking permits required for loading. If you’ve ordered packing supplies from us, they’ll arrive within the week. For cross-country moves, we schedule an early-morning departure to avoid downtown congestion and keep you ahead of traffic on I-90.
Depending on the packing option a move’s cost and time may vary — the final cost will be written on your quote.
Our team pads, shrink-wraps, and bar-codes each item before loading it onto our air-ride-equipped truck. Two licensed drivers take shifts along the route to California, following FMCSA rest and service-hour regulations. You’ll receive nightly GPS updates on progress. If road closures, wildfires, or weather advisories arise, we adjust the route to stay on schedule.
By the time we reach California, your coordinator will have already arranged COI. Our team reassembles furniture, sets up your space how you want it, and clears all packing materials before the final walkthrough.
If you find some items damaged or missing, contact our manager right away. You are protected with basic insurance included in moving services.
Our Professional movers make sure
that your move goes smoothly
and all your belongings are safe!
