Moving to Orlando, FL — Route Guides by City & State
Orlando pulls in more new residents every year than almost any other mid-size city in the South. The draw is straightforward: Florida has no state income tax, Orlando's cost of living sits below the national average, and the metro's economy has diversified well past theme parks — healthcare, tech, aerospace, and financial services are all real employers here now.
That said, a move to Orlando isn't without honest trade-offs. Summer heat and humidity are relentless. Hurricane season matters — especially for your insurance budget, which has climbed sharply in recent years. And traffic on I-4 is, by any reasonable measure, a problem. Know what you're signing up for before you commit.
If you've done that math and you're ready to plan the move, you're in the right place. Pick your origin city or state below to get route-specific cost data, timelines, and mover recommendations.
What It Costs to Move to Orlando
Distance is the main driver. Here's a rough breakdown:
- Within Florida (Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, etc.): $500–$2,500 for a 2-bedroom, depending on exact distance and whether you go full-service.
- Short interstate (Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, the Carolinas): $1,800–$4,500 for a 2–3 bedroom household.
- Mid-distance (Midwest, Texas, Mid-Atlantic): $3,000–$7,000.
- Cross-country (California, Pacific Northwest, Mountain West): $5,500–$12,000+.
Those ranges are starting points, not quotes. Actual pricing swings based on home size, move timing, and what services you need. Run your specific numbers through our moving cost calculator before you start requesting estimates — it'll give you a realistic baseline and make it harder for anyone to lowball-then-inflate you.
Best Movers for Getting to Orlando
For long-distance and cross-country moves, the carriers with the most established Florida networks are Allied Van Lines, United Van Lines, and North American Van Lines. All three operate their own fleets with Florida agents, which matters for delivery reliability in a market that sees constant inbound volume.
Mayflower and International Van Lines are both worth quoting, particularly for larger households or if you need specialty services. On the budget side, Safeway Moving tends to price aggressively on cross-country hauls — worth including in your comparison. If you're coming from the Southeast or Mid-Atlantic and want a broker to handle carrier sourcing, Safe Ship Moving is one I've found does this route well.
For moves within Florida, local and regional companies typically beat the nationals on both price and responsiveness. Check the route guides below for city-specific recommendations.
If you want more context on what separates a reliable long-haul carrier from a headache, the full-service movers guide breaks down what to look for before you sign anything.
Choose Your Move to Orlando
Moving Within Florida to Orlando
- Cape Coral to Orlando
- Gainesville to Orlando
- Hialeah to Orlando
- Jacksonville to Orlando
- Miami to Orlando
- Port St. Lucie to Orlando
- St. Petersburg to Orlando
- Tallahassee to Orlando
- Tampa to Orlando
Long-Distance Moves to Orlando
- Birmingham, AL to Orlando, FL
- Huntsville, AL to Orlando, FL
- Mobile, AL to Orlando, FL
- Montgomery, AL to Orlando, FL
- Little Rock, AR to Orlando, FL
- Chandler, AZ to Orlando, FL
- Gilbert, AZ to Orlando, FL
- Mesa, AZ to Orlando, FL
- Phoenix, AZ to Orlando, FL
- Scottsdale, AZ to Orlando, FL
- Tempe, AZ to Orlando, FL
- Tucson, AZ to Orlando, FL
- Anaheim, CA to Orlando, FL
- Bakersfield, CA to Orlando, FL
- Chula Vista, CA to Orlando, FL
- Fontana, CA to Orlando, FL
- Fremont, CA to Orlando, FL
- Fresno, CA to Orlando, FL
- Irvine, CA to Orlando, FL
- Lancaster, CA to Orlando, FL
- Long Beach, CA to Orlando, FL
- Los Angeles, CA to Orlando, FL
- Modesto, CA to Orlando, FL
- Moreno Valley, CA to Orlando, FL
- Oakland, CA to Orlando, FL
- Ontario, CA to Orlando, FL
- Oxnard, CA to Orlando, FL
- Riverside, CA to Orlando, FL
- Roseville, CA to Orlando, FL
- Sacramento, CA to Orlando, FL
- San Bernardino, CA to Orlando, FL
- San Diego, CA to Orlando, FL
- San Francisco, CA to Orlando, FL
- San Jose, CA to Orlando, FL
- Santa Ana, CA to Orlando, FL
- Santa Clarita, CA to Orlando, FL
- Stockton, CA to Orlando, FL
- Aurora, CO to Orlando, FL
- Colorado Springs, CO to Orlando, FL
- Denver, CO to Orlando, FL
- Fort Collins, CO to Orlando, FL
- Bridgeport, CT to Orlando, FL
- Hartford, CT to Orlando, FL
- New Haven, CT to Orlando, FL
- Wilmington, DE to Orlando, FL
- Atlanta, GA to Orlando, FL
- Augusta, GA to Orlando, FL
- Columbus, GA to Orlando, FL
Idaho to Orlando
- Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL
- Evansville, IN to Orlando, FL
- Fort Wayne, IN to Orlando, FL
- Indianapolis, IN to Orlando, FL
Iowa to Orlando
- Des Moines, IA to Orlando, FL
- Overland Park, KS to Orlando, FL
- Wichita, KS to Orlando, FL
- Lexington, KY to Orlando, FL
- Louisville, KY to Orlando, FL
- Baton Rouge, LA to Orlando, FL
- Lafayette, LA to Orlando, FL
- New Orleans, LA to Orlando, FL
Maine to Orlando
- Portland, ME to Orlando, FL
- Baltimore, MD to Orlando, FL
- Washington, DC to Orlando, FL
- Boston, MA to Orlando, FL
- Ann Arbor, MI to Orlando, FL
- Detroit, MI to Orlando, FL
- Grand Rapids, MI to Orlando, FL
- Lansing, MI to Orlando, FL
- Minneapolis, MN to Orlando, FL
- St. Paul, MN to Orlando, FL
- Jackson, MS to Orlando, FL
- Kansas City, MO to Orlando, FL
- St. Louis, MO to Orlando, FL
- Billings, MT to Orlando, FL
- Missoula, MT to Orlando, FL
- Henderson, NV to Orlando, FL
- Las Vegas, NV to Orlando, FL
- North Las Vegas, NV to Orlando, FL
- Paradise, NV to Orlando, FL
- Reno, NV to Orlando, FL
- Spring Valley, NV to Orlando, FL
- Manchester, NH to Orlando, FL
- Jersey City, NJ to Orlando, FL
- Newark, NJ to Orlando, FL
- Albuquerque, NM to Orlando, FL
- Albany, NY to Orlando, FL
- Buffalo, NY to Orlando, FL
- New York City, NY to Orlando, FL
- Rochester, NY to Orlando, FL
- Yonkers, NY to Orlando, FL
- Chapel Hill, NC to Orlando, FL
- Charlotte, NC to Orlando, FL
- Durham, NC to Orlando, FL
- Fayetteville, NC to Orlando, FL
- Greensboro, NC to Orlando, FL
- Raleigh, NC to Orlando, FL
- Winston-Salem, NC to Orlando, FL
Ohio to Orlando
- Akron, OH to Orlando, FL
- Cincinnati, OH to Orlando, FL
- Cleveland, OH to Orlando, FL
- Columbus, OH to Orlando, FL
- Dayton, OH to Orlando, FL
- Toledo, OH to Orlando, FL
- Oklahoma City, OK to Orlando, FL
- Tulsa, OK to Orlando, FL
- Eugene, OR to Orlando, FL
- Portland, OR to Orlando, FL
- Harrisburg, PA to Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA to Orlando, FL
- Pittsburgh, PA to Orlando, FL
- Providence, RI to Orlando, FL
- Charleston, SC to Orlando, FL
- Columbia, SC to Orlando, FL
- Greenville, SC to Orlando, FL
- Myrtle Beach, SC to Orlando, FL
- Sioux Falls, SD to Orlando, FL
- Chattanooga, TN to Orlando, FL
- Knoxville, TN to Orlando, FL
- Memphis, TN to Orlando, FL
- Nashville, TN to Orlando, FL
Texas to Orlando
- Amarillo, TX to Orlando, FL
- Austin, TX to Orlando, FL
- Corpus Christi, TX to Orlando, FL
- Dallas, TX to Orlando, FL
- El Paso, TX to Orlando, FL
- Fort Worth, TX to Orlando, FL
- Garland, TX to Orlando, FL
- Houston, TX to Orlando, FL
- Irving, TX to Orlando, FL
- Laredo, TX to Orlando, FL
- Lubbock, TX to Orlando, FL
- McAllen, TX to Orlando, FL
- McKinney, TX to Orlando, FL
- Plano, TX to Orlando, FL
- San Antonio, TX to Orlando, FL
Utah to Orlando
- Ogden, UT to Orlando, FL
- Salt Lake City, UT to Orlando, FL
- St. George, UT to Orlando, FL
- Burlington, VT to Orlando, FL
- Arlington, VA to Orlando, FL
- Chesapeake, VA to Orlando, FL
- Norfolk, VA to Orlando, FL
- Richmond, VA to Orlando, FL
- Virginia Beach, VA to Orlando, FL
- Olympia, WA to Orlando, FL
- Seattle, WA to Orlando, FL
- Spokane, WA to Orlando, FL
- Tacoma, WA to Orlando, FL
- Charleston, WV to Orlando, FL
- Madison, WI to Orlando, FL
- Milwaukee, WI to Orlando, FL
- Cheyenne, WY to Orlando, FL
