Moving from San Diego to Orange County, CA
Orange County, by the hour
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage moves San Diego homes to Orange County at $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck. The 4-hour minimum covers loading and unloading only; drive time is billed by the hour on top, plus fuel. Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine and the coast are all covered, in both directions.
- $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3
- 4-hour minimum on loading and unloading, then 15-minute billing
- Written estimate with a Not-to-Exceed price, no stair fees
- California license CAL-190616, moving San Diego since 2008
CAL-190616
California mover license (BHGS)
Since 2008
Moving San Diego
50 boxes
Free with every move
No stair fees
At either end
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What it costs
How much do movers charge from San Diego to Orange County?
Moves from San Diego to Orange County are billed by the hour: $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3. Drive time is billed by the hour on top.
Drive time between your addresses is billed by the hour.
Included
- The truck, the driver and the crew at both endsIncluded
- 50 moving boxesFree
- Blankets, padding and shrink wrapIncluded
- Floor and door protectionIncluded
- Wardrobe boxes to use on move dayFree
- Stairs, any number of flightsNo fee
Crew rates, every day
The rest of the bill
One Stop tariff, October 2026. Your written estimate shows every line, with a Not-to-Exceed price, before you book.
By home size
What does a San Diego to Orange County move cost by home size?
A studio takes 2 movers about 4 hours to load and unload, $556 in labor. A 2-bedroom takes 2–3 movers 4–7 hours, $556–$1,323. The drive between your San Diego and Orange County addresses is billed by the hour on top.
| Home | Crew and hours | Loading + unloading labor |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers, 4 hours | $556 |
| 1 bedroom | 2–3 movers, 4–5 hours | $556–$945 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2–3 movers, 4–7 hours | $556–$1,323 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers, 4–9 hours, 1–2 trucks | $756–$2,051 |
| 4 bedrooms | 3–5 movers, 4–8 hours, 1–2 trucks | $756–$2,662 |
| 5 bedrooms | 4–6 movers, 4–10 hours, 1–3 trucks | $956–$4,090 |
Labor only, from One Stop’s crew planning table at the tariff rates. Add the drive between addresses by the hour.
The route
How long does a move from San Diego to Orange County take?
An Orange County move is billed as loading time, unloading time and the drive between your two addresses, all by the hour. Your estimate shows the expected hours and a Not-to-Exceed price, so the bill can’t pass that cap.
The route
Your options
Dedicated truck, shared truck or container to Orange County?
For Orange County, an hourly crew with our truck is the usual choice: $139 an hour for 2 movers, billed in 15-minute steps. A shared truck isn’t built for a short run, and a container ($99 or $150 a month) suits a slow pack.
| Option | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated truck (One Stop) | $139/hr for 2 movers, plus drive and fuel | Billed by the hour |
| Shared truck (One Stop) | $11 per cu ft, 400 cu ft minimum ($4,400) | Up to 21 days |
| Portable container (One Stop) | $99 or $150 a month, 25 free boxes | Shipping quoted in writing |
Delivering in Orange County
Which Orange County neighborhoods do you deliver to?
We deliver to all 34 cities in Orange County, from San Clemente to La Habra, including Anaheim, Santa Ana and Irvine. The rate is the same everywhere: $139 an hour for 2 movers. What changes the hours is access, so tell us about stairs, elevators and HOA rules at both ends.
Orange County cities
Plan ahead
How do I keep an Orange County move on budget?
Orange County moves follow the hourly rules, so anything that saves crew time saves money. Have boxes packed and taped, parking cleared at both ends and the HOA or building rules sent to us when you book. A 2-mover crew costs $139 an hour, billed in 15-minute steps after the minimum.
Orange County checklist
Moving the other way
Do you move people from Orange County to San Diego?
Yes, and it’s priced the same way: $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3, with the drive between your Orange County and San Diego addresses billed by the hour. Your written estimate shows every line before you book.
Your rights
Who regulates a move from San Diego to Orange County?
Your Orange County move stays inside California, so the Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) regulates it, not the federal FMCSA. BHGS has licensed movers since July 1, 2018; ours is CAL-190616. Basic valuation pays 60¢ a pound per article.
Dates don’t line up?
What if my Orange County home isn’t ready?
Short-term storage during an Orange County move is included. For longer gaps, units on our Orange County rates start at $275 a month, and San Diego County units start at $245.
For Orange County moves, storage units run from $275 a month (5 × 10) to $785 (10 × 30) on our tariff.
Sources
Orange County (34 cities). Also BHGS, household movers, DCA license search, CPUC, transfer to BHGS. Checked 14 Oct 2026. Prices: One Stop tariff, October 2026.
Questions
Orange County moving questions
Short answers. Prices, booking, packing, storage and your rights are covered in full in our FAQ.
All moving questionsHow much do movers charge from San Diego to Orange County?
$139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, $189 for 3 and $239 for 4. The drive between your two addresses is billed by the hour on top.
Is there a minimum for a move to Orange County?
Yes, 4 hours. Outside San Diego County those 4 hours cover loading and unloading only, not the drive. After the minimum, billing runs in 15-minute increments.
How is drive time billed on an Orange County move?
The time between your San Diego and Orange County addresses is billed by the hour.
How much does a 2-bedroom move to Orange County cost?
Loading and unloading labor for a 2-bedroom runs $556–$1,323 (2–3 movers, 4–7 hours). Add the drive between addresses by the hour. Your estimate sets a Not-to-Exceed price.
Do you move from Orange County to San Diego?
Yes, at the same hourly rates: $139 an hour for 2 movers and a truck, with the drive billed by the hour.
Do you move to Anaheim and Santa Ana?
Yes. Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and the other Orange County cities are all billed at the same $139 an hour for 2 movers.
Do you have an office in Orange County?
No. Orange County is a service area. Our only office is at 6260 Marindustry Dr STE B, San Diego, CA 92121, and the crew drives up from there.
How much is a second truck in Orange County?
$350. A 3-bedroom home is planned with 3 movers and 1–2 trucks; your estimate says whether you need the second one.
Are there stair fees on an Orange County move?
No. There are no stair fees at either end. Stairs only change the crew size and hours on your estimate.
How much is the deposit for an Orange County move?
A deposit holds your date. The deposit holds your date and is applied to the bill.
Do I get a written price cap?
Yes. Your written estimate includes a Not-to-Exceed price, so the final bill for the listed items can’t go above it.
Can you store my things during an Orange County move?
Short-term storage during the move is included. Storage units on our Orange County rates run from $275 a month (5 × 10) to $785 (10 × 30), climate-controlled at 68–72°F.
Talk to a person
Get a written Orange County quote
Tell us what’s moving and both addresses. You get the price and the date in writing, free, from an in-home or virtual walkthrough. The phone line is open 24 hours.