Bay Area to Los Angeles
Moving Specialists
California's most popular moving route. We pick up from San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Palo Alto, Fremont, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Hayward, and every city in between. Dedicated trucks, GPS tracking, and frequent runs on the 380-mile corridor. Same-state simplicity with full professional service.
Moving + Storage under one roof, one company, one point of contact Plus complimentary moving blankets, wardrobe boxes, and floor protection with every move.
Bay Area to Los Angeles Moving: Quick Facts
- Route Distance: ~380 miles (via I-5)
- Transit Time: Typically 1-2 days
- Route Options: I-5 (fastest) or US-101 (coastal)
- Service Area: Entire Bay Area to Greater LA
- Move Type: Same-state (intrastate California)
- Storage: Secure storage in Hayward
- Insurance: $10M Combined Protection Tower
- Credentials: USDOT #2551548 | CAL-T190721
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 2,847+ reviews
Bay Area pickup locations
We Service the Entire Bay Area
Our Hayward headquarters puts us at the center of the Bay Area, providing efficient pickup from every corner of the region. Whether you are moving from a San Francisco high-rise, a Palo Alto tech executive home, an Oakland walkup, or a Danville estate, we pick up from your door.
Pickup Cities Include:
Plus 40+ additional Bay Area cities. View all service areas.
Starting from anywhere in the region? Our Bay Area movers hub covers every community we serve before the long haul.
Carrier vs. Broker: Why It Matters for Long Distance Moves
Direct carrier service, not warehouse handoffs. Your shipment rides on Ontrack trucks with Ontrack crews. Whether it is a residential or commercial move, your items stay on one truck.
| Factor | Ontrack (Carrier) | Typical Broker |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier Continuity | Same Ontrack carrier from Bay Area to Los Angeles | Unloaded and reloaded multiple times at warehouses |
| Who Moves You | Our own crews and trucks | Random carrier (lowest bidder) |
| Accountability | Single point of contact throughout | Broker blames carrier, carrier blames broker |
| Price Transparency | Flat-rate quote, transparent pricing | Low quote, then add fees at delivery |
| Delivery Timeline | Scheduled window, frequent runs on this corridor | 21-day window common, your items wait for full truck |
| Local Knowledge | Bay Area headquarters, high-volume California corridor | No local presence |
Ontrack holds USDOT #2551548 and California license CAL-T190721 as a licensed carrier, not a broker. For phased office moves, see our office relocation playbook.
Route options
Two Routes: I-5 or US-101
The Bay Area to Los Angeles corridor offers two primary routes. We select based on your timeline, any stops needed, and current road conditions.
Interstate 5 (Fastest)
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Distance: ~380 miles
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Drive time: ~6 hours (truck speed)
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Best for: Direct moves, time-sensitive deliveries
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Route: Inland through Central Valley, bypasses coastal congestion
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Note: Primary route for most moves
US-101 (Coastal)
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Distance: ~400 miles
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Drive time: ~7-8 hours (truck speed)
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Best for: Stops in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura
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Route: Coastal through Salinas, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara
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Note: Used when Central Coast pickups/deliveries are needed
High-volume corridor
California's Most Popular Moving Route
The Bay Area to Los Angeles corridor represents the largest intrastate moving volume in California. Tech professionals heading to LA's growing tech scene, entertainment industry workers, families seeking Southern California lifestyle, and corporate relocations drive constant demand.
Frequent Runs
High volume means we run trucks on this route regularly. More frequency equals more scheduling flexibility and efficient pricing for you.
Tech and Entertainment Crossover
Silicon Valley engineers heading to LA's Silicon Beach. Entertainment professionals moving between production hubs. We understand the schedules and expectations of both industries.
Same-State Simplicity
No interstate complications. One state, one set of regulations, streamlined paperwork. Still fully licensed (CAL-T190721) with professional service and $10M liability coverage.
LA Area Delivery Destinations
We deliver throughout Greater Los Angeles:
- Los Angeles
- Santa Monica
- Pasadena
- Burbank
- Glendale
- Long Beach
- Culver City
- West Hollywood
- Beverly Hills
- Irvine
- Anaheim
- Torrance
Plus Orange County, Ventura County, and Inland Empire.
Service overview
Bay Area to Los Angeles Services at a Glance
| Service | Best For | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Moving | Homes, apartments, condos | Furniture disassembly/reassembly, moving blankets, floor protection |
| Full Packing | Complete household packing | All boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, tape, and labor |
| Partial Packing | Fragiles and specialty items | Kitchen, artwork, electronics, or selected rooms only |
| Corporate Relocation | Tech and entertainment professionals | Coordinated timelines, HR billing, home setup assistance |
| Specialty Items | Pianos, artwork, wine collections | Custom crating, climate awareness, white-glove handling |
| Storage | Gap between move dates | Secure facility in Hayward, flexible terms |
| Auto Transport | Vehicle relocation | Coordination with licensed auto transporters |
| White Glove | High-end homes, estates | Careful handling, custom crating, detailed placement |
Planning Your Bay Area to LA Move?
Tell us your move date, home size, and any specialty items. We respond quickly with an estimate tailored to California's most popular moving route.
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Bay Area to Los Angeles Moving FAQs
Bay Area to Los Angeles moving costs depend on home size, total inventory volume, specialty items (pianos, artwork, wine collections), and packing needs. Ontrack provides estimates based on a detailed inventory, not weight or hourly billing. As a high-volume corridor, we can often offer efficient pricing due to our frequent runs. Contact us at (888) 914-8787 for a free estimate.
The Bay Area to Los Angeles route covers approximately 380 miles via I-5. Transit typically takes 1-2 days depending on your specific origin and destination, traffic conditions, and scheduling preferences. Same-day delivery may be possible for smaller moves with early morning pickups. We communicate a delivery window upfront so you can plan accordingly.
We primarily use Interstate 5 for the fastest transit time (approximately 6 hours driving). I-5 runs through the Central Valley, avoiding coastal congestion. For moves requiring stops in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura, US-101 provides a coastal alternative. Route selection depends on your timeline, any pickup/delivery constraints along the way, and traffic patterns on move day.
Yes, we service the entire Bay Area for Los Angeles moves. Our Hayward headquarters allows efficient pickup from San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Palo Alto, Fremont, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Hayward, Danville, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Concord, Pleasanton, and all surrounding cities. We pick up from your door, wherever you are in the Bay Area.
No, Bay Area to Los Angeles is a same-state (intrastate) move within California. This simplifies paperwork and regulations compared to interstate moves. However, Ontrack is fully licensed under both USDOT #2551548 and California PUC License CAL-T190721. The same professional standards, $10M liability coverage, and service quality apply to all our long-distance California moves.
Ontrack Moving is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2,847+ verified reviews on Google and Yelp. We hold USDOT #2551548 and California license CAL-T190721, with $10M Combined Protection Tower coverage. Our frequent runs on the Bay Area to LA corridor mean established routes, experienced crews, and efficient scheduling. We service the entire Bay Area from our Hayward headquarters, not just San Francisco.
Yes. Ontrack offers secure storage at our Hayward, CA facility. If your Bay Area move-out date does not align with your Los Angeles move-in date, we can hold your belongings in secure storage for as long as needed. Short-term and long-term options are available at competitive rates. This is common for customers waiting on lease start dates or home closings in LA.
Enter USDOT 2551548 into the FMCSA SAFER database. You will see our federal safety record, insurance status, 0% Out-of-Service Rate, and active carrier authority. Brokers cannot produce this record because they do not operate trucks on the I-5 corridor between the Bay Area and Los Angeles. If a company cannot give you a USDOT number tied to an active carrier authority, they are selling your move to someone else.
On the 380-mile I-5 corridor, a broker sells your move to the cheapest available carrier. Your belongings may sit in a warehouse for weeks waiting for a truck heading south. The price often changes on move day. A carrier like Ontrack loads your dedicated truck in the Bay Area and drives it directly to Los Angeles in 1-2 days with Ontrack employees, no broker handoffs. One company, one point of responsibility, no warehouse handoffs on California's busiest moving route.
We recommend booking 2-3 weeks in advance for standard moves and 4-6 weeks during peak season (May through September and month-end dates). As California's highest-volume moving corridor, we run trucks on this route frequently, which gives you more scheduling flexibility. Contact us at (888) 914-8787 to check availability for your preferred move date.
4.9/5 Average Rating from 2,847+ Reviews
Yelp
BBB A+
Bay Area to Torrance, excellent crew
I used Ontrack to move from the Bay Area to Torrance. Mauricio and Alonso were excellent, tireless and courteous. I highly recommend this company and would use their services again.
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Used Ontrack twice during our remodel
This was a five-plus star experience from start to finish. In fact, we used Ontrack Moving twice, moving from and back to our home during a remodel project. We worked with Sam (who was incredibly helpful) and we used the same moving crew twice: Leonel, Carlos and Diego. They were phenomenal! Thank you so very much for a great experience!
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Two-part NorCal to SoCal move, careful with the fragile items
We used Ontrack Moving to relocate from Nor Cal to So Cal. From the initial consultation until the move was completed, the entire team was phenomenal. We had a two part move and both times Jonatan led the team. Jonatan is very collaborative and worked with us to resolve all our storage needs... They were so careful with all of our belongings and paid extra attention to all the things that were fragile. Highly recommend Ontrack!
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Federal Safety Record: I-5 California Corridor
Our safety record is public. Look it up before you book.
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Ontrack Moving
Federal Out-of-Service Rate
USDOT #2551548
22.26%
National Average
National carrier OOS rate as of 01/30/2026
Source: FMCSA SAFER Database
The Verify Us Challenge
Enter USDOT 2551548 into the FMCSA SAFER database and see our official federal safety record for the Bay Area to Los Angeles I-5 corridor. It takes 30 seconds.
Verify at FMCSA SAFERThen ask your broker to provide their USDOT number. Many cannot, because they do not operate trucks on the I-5 corridor.
$10M Protection for the Bay Area to LA Corridor
Our $10M Tower protects the property and building structures, while your belongings are covered by standard $0.60/lb cargo liability per article.
Property Protection
Our $10M Combined Protection Tower policy covers damage to floors, walls, staircases, door frames, and common areas at both your Bay Area origin and Los Angeles destination. This is the coverage building managers require for COIs.
COI at Both Ends
Bay Area high-rises and LA apartment complexes both require Certificates of Insurance before move day. We provide COIs directly from our insurer with fast turnaround, naming your building as additional insured at both origin and destination.
Belongings Coverage
All California intrastate moves include $0.60 per pound basic liability coverage as mandated by state law. Additional protection is available. Ask your move coordinator for details before your Bay Area pickup date. Junk removal and pre-move decluttering are available as add-ons.
General liability ($10M) covers property damage to the building and premises. Household goods coverage ($0.60/lb basic) covers your personal belongings. These are separate coverages. Ask your move coordinator to explain both.
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