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Moving Companies in Marina, CA

43
Movers nearby
47%
Insured
20
Licensed
4.64★
4,491 reviews

What does a local move cost in Marina?

Full-service local labor in California averages about $122 per hour per mover, often with a two-hour minimum. A two-person crew on a standard four-hour job typically starts around $900–$1,000 with truck fees included.

If you already have a truck or container and only need loading or unloading help, hourly rates are closer to $83–$85, with total jobs commonly running from $330 to $735.

How do flat-rate estimates break down by home size?

  • Studio or small apartment: starts around $499.
  • One- to two-bedroom home: from $749 upward.
  • Three-bedroom or larger: starts around $999 and rises with total weight and volume.

Which fees and coverage details surprise people?

California intrastate movers are overseen by the Bureau of Household Goods and Services, formerly the PUC. Confirm the mover’s CAL “T-Number” before booking.

Basic released-value protection pays only $0.60 per pound per item; a damaged 30-pound flat-screen TV would yield about $18. Ask about full-value protection or check your renters or homeowners policy for transit coverage.

Narrow streets, tight apartment stairwells, and HOA rules can trigger shuttle fees when a full-size truck cannot reach the unit, or extra stair charges when there is no elevator and items must go up three flights.

What should I do about tipping and moving-day essentials?

A typical tip is $4 to $5 per mover per hour, or 15%–20% of the total bill split among the crew for a large or difficult job.

Keep chargers, medications, toilet paper, basic tools, ID, and a change of clothes in your personal vehicle so they do not end up buried on the truck.

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Best Movers in Marina, CA

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5 photos ★ 4.3
★★★★★★★★★★
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✓ Licensed✓ Insured · $750K Cargo coveredActive carrier0 inspections
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What customers say in Marina, CA

★★★★★★★★★★ Google
John and his team did a great job packing up, moving, and delivering my stuff.
J L
American Movers INC · Feb 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Weighed my vehicle here, it was an efficient and easy process
Sarah M
American Movers INC · Jan 2026
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
We used Monterey Peninsula Movers for moving and storing extra equipment for our business, they were efficient, helpful and great value for money!
Seaside Pups (Seaside Pups)
Monterey Peninsula Movers · Dec 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
I think Monterey Peninsula Movers were fantastic! Not only did they wait for us for an hour at the location of the move-in, they were professional and handled everything with ease! They put the bed together without even asking and only charged me for their work time. I would highly recommend their t...
Nancy S
Monterey Peninsula Movers · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
We had movers not show up twice and then became unreachable and I was scrambling to find someone to help my husband unload the heavy items from our truck! I called Monterey Peninsula Movers and the gentleman I talked to was incredibly kind and found me two gentlemen that showed up less than an hour...
Jordan Last
Monterey Peninsula Movers · Sep 2025
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Friendly service. I was able to weigh my vehicle cheaper there than other locations.
Kyler Freeman
American Movers INC · Sep 2024
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
They stayed open for us and were so helpful, shoutout to the weigh master on-site!
jon h
American Movers INC · Sep 2024
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
I was surprised seeing bad reviews for this business. American movers, family owned company, made sure we are taken care of in preparation for our long distance move. They were on time, very responsive and professional. The owner personally stopped by to check if everything was going well. The compa...
Elena M
American Movers INC · Sep 2023
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
Went here to get some vehicle weights done. Excellent service, super quick and easy. Employee was very polite.
Henry Spragge
American Movers INC · Sep 2023
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
I’m not sure where the low ratings are coming from. I have had nothing but good interactions with the company throughout my move.
Scott Nieman
American Movers INC · Sep 2023
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
The team at American movers made my move as easy as possible and answered all questions I had. Austin responded to all emails asap and the moving team were polite and professional!
Eimear O'Donnell
American Movers INC · Sep 2023
★★★★★★★★★★ Google
They have certified scale of you need such a service. Very reliable and accurate. However, keep in mind they only accept cash, so have cash with you before going. Also they're only open on Weekdays, No weekend.
Osiris The Traveler
American Movers INC · Sep 2021

Who's moving to Marina, CA

Federal tax-filer migration data for Monterey County.

-2,414 net households
What kind of mover will you need?
Moving in
6,935 households arrived
13% under 50 mi 33% 50–250 mi 22% over 250 mi 32% not attributed

57% arrived from elsewhere in California. Most arrivals are in-state moves, so a regional company will usually cover it — check interstate authority only if you're crossing a state line.

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Moving out
9,349 households left
8% under 50 mi 31% 50–250 mi 30% over 250 mi 31% not attributed

61% of departures went farther than 50 miles. Beyond that range moves are priced by weight and distance, and a state line means the carrier needs interstate authority.

See the full picture — 5-year trend, state flows and top routes
Net household change, five years
-1,348
18–19
-1,805
19–20
-2,143
20–21
-2,526
21–22
-2,414
22–23
Which states Marina trades with

Each bar shows that state's in/out split — rows are ranked by total volume.

Arizona -411
316 in
727 out
Texas -352
126 in
478 out
Nevada -176
147 in
323 out
Washington -101
134 in
235 out
Hawaii -96
116 in
212 out
Nearby, under 50 miles
Santa Cruz, CA 30 mi Hollister, CA 21 mi
Beyond 50 miles
San Jose, CA 51 mi Los Angeles, CA 260 mi San Diego, CA 364 mi Fresno, CA 105 mi Sacramento, CA 136 mi Yuma, AZ 485 mi Merced, CA 72 mi Oakland, CA 79 mi

Households arriving from another state report $84,030 in average annual income; those relocating from elsewhere in California report $112,535. Long-distance arrivals are the higher-budget half of the market.

How this works: IRS SOI County-to-County Migration Data, 2022-2023. The IRS compares the address on consecutive tax returns, so every move here is a real filed household. The catch: it publishes annually with about a two-year lag, counts Monterey County rather than city limits exactly, misses people who don't file a return, and leaves 31% of moves unattributed to a specific county, because flows too small to publish are grouped into regional buckets instead. See the whole state on the California migration page →

How much truck space do you need?

I’m moving a that’s .

A moving truck filling up as you change the options
1,150
cubic feet — what a local crew loads
8,050 lb what a long-distance carrier quotes on
26 ft rental truck, if you drive it yourself

Industry rules of thumb — about seven pounds per cubic foot, and published rental-truck capacities. Not our carrier records, not a quote. Bring both numbers to the call and what you get back will finally be comparable.

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