($400+) Reno, NV to Los Angeles, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to Los Angeles, CA

For the 472-mile move from Reno, Nevada, to Los Angeles, California, full-service movers cost between $1,192 and $7,825. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $409 - $2,724 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Reno generally start around $404 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Reno to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,192 - $4,184
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,994 - $5,515
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,696 - $7,825

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Reno to Los Angeles.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Los Angeles, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Reno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Los Angeles, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Reno to Los Angeles?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Reno, NV?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Reno to Los Angeles with a local mover averages $2,013 - $5,570. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Reno, NV often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Reno, NV to Los Angeles, CA

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $933 and $3,159. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Reno typically runs around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Reno to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $933 - $1,752
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,231 - $2,345
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,718 - $3,159

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $102 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $204 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Los Angeles, CA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $953 in Reno, NV. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Reno to Los Angeles?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Reno, NV to Los Angeles, CA

Plan on $408 - $1,108 for a rental moving truck on the 472-mile route from Reno, Nevada, to Los Angeles, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $205 - $234
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Reno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Reno to Los Angeles based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $408 - $738
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $417 - $885
• 4+ bedrooms: $520 - $1,108

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $102 and $477.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $204.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $205 and $234 for the 472-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $953 for 2 movers in Reno, Nevada, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Reno to Los Angeles?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Reno, NV to Los Angeles, CA

For larger DIY moves from Reno, Nevada, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Los Angeles, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,044 and $1,818.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Reno to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $875 - $1,546
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,044 - $1,818
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,361 - $2,356

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $102 - $204 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Reno, Nevada, for about five hours typically runs $953.

What are the best freight companies from Reno to Los Angeles?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. High Mountain Transport, LLC (4.76/5 stars): High Mountain Transport, LLC is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Reno, NV vs Los Angeles, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Los Angeles, side by side with Reno on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.