By Vince Sanders

Updated: Sep 16, 2025

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327 movers in Pasadena

American Best Moving

(1)
Based in Van Nuys, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Feb, 16 2012 by Melissa Church

"I'd like to preface this by explaining that I've moved 10x in 10 years and four of them were cross-country moves. I have had many experiences with movers and this is the only time I have ever needed to complain. I will give American Best Moving..."

Allstate Relocation Systems

(1)
Based in Van Nuys, California
Last reviewed 2/5 stars on Apr, 08 2018 by G Dian Kincaid

"I'm definitely walking the fence on this one. They certainly were eager to get started ahead of schedule, which warped MY schedule. But I can live with that. And they appeared to know their job of loading pretty well. Although, I questioned placin..."

Walsh Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Torrance, California

123 Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Torrance, California

Father & Son Moving & Storage Inc

(0)
Based in Van Nuys, California

Western Relocations Inc

(4)
Based in Anaheim, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Jan, 02 2016 by R. Braverman

"Pride bought Western Relocations about 4 months before they moved us - something they didn't feel they needed to tell us - until much later. About 5-6 months later they raised our storage rate $110.00 - we were in another state, what was I suppose..."

Pure Pros Movers

(0)
Based in Long Beach, California

Expert Anaheim Movers

(0)
Based in Anaheim, California

Royal Relocation

(13)
Based in Tarzana, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 28 2019 by Sara Huth

"I'm completely unsure of how to handle the situation I'm in. When the movers showed up, they went through, looked at everything, identified a few additional charges (minor), and then started working. When they got ~25% through loading up the t..."

Move Wisely

(11)
Based in Sherman Oaks, California
Last reviewed 1/5 stars on Nov, 16 2020 by Eun Park

"I first contacted Luis at Rhino Relocation in July 2020 for relocation from CA to NC. I gave him a full list of items and received an initial estimate of about $3700. On Aug 6th a truck showed up and the driver gave me a new quote of $7500 after l..."
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What to know when moving to Pasadena, CA

Welcome to Pasadena, CA, a city where the sun gently kisses the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Known for the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium, this city boasts a Mediterranean climate, ensuring warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters—perfect for both indoor and outdoor lifestyles. Nestled just northeast of downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena offers a suburban feel with urban conveniences.

Its vibrant history and cultural richness, including renowned museums and educational institutions, make it an ideal locale for newcomers. For more local insights, click here.

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Who regulates Pasadena interstate movers?

Pasadena moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of California

Let's see how many people move within California versus those who moved from The Golden State to another state.

Moved Within CA
46%
Moved out of CA
54%

Out of all California household moves, approximately 46% of them have been local ones, with 54% of the people moving to another state in the country.

Despite being the home of the nation’s second- and third-largest urban economies (the Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area respectively), the majority of Californians have still chosen to move out of the state.

Who regulates California local movers

When contacting local California moving companies, make sure to check their cal-T number issued by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Household goods moving companies must obtain permits from the PUC after proving financial and safety fitness.

They must also prove that they have adequate insurance and they are subject to criminal background clearance by the California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Agency: California Public Utilities Commission
Address: SSRS Unit 505, Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102-3298
Phone: (800) 848-5580
Website: www.cpuc.ca.gov

The CPUC controls privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, along with passenger transportation companies.

What do people move within California?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in CA?

Studio (7%)
1 Bedroom (22%)
2 Bedroom (26%)
3 Bedroom (22%)
4 Bedroom (7%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local California movers near Pasadena

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Torrance, San Pedro and Long Beach can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Pasadena, CA sorted by distance:

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By Vince Sanders

Moving Expert & Contributor

Vince is a moving industry professional with excessive experience in the industry both as a relocation sales representative, account manager and knowledgeable writer.

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