($1,409+) Tallahassee, FL to Los Angeles, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tallahassee, FL to Los Angeles, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,255-mile move from Tallahassee, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, with prices running from $2,223 - $11,163. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $358 - $2,388 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tallahassee and Los Angeles are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tallahassee movers tend to run around $293 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,223 - $5,112
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,364 - $7,013
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,827 - $11,163

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 Tallahassee to Los Angeles.

Specialty moving services from Tallahassee, FL to Los Angeles, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 71% of Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee 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.

Moving container costs from Tallahassee, FL to Los Angeles, CA

Moving containers from Tallahassee, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $1,784 and $6,797. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Los Angeles. If you go over that window, storage in Tallahassee adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,784 - $3,576
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,402 - $4,970
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,015 - $6,797

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $90 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $179 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 $836 in Tallahassee, FL. 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL to Los Angeles, CA

Truck rentals from Tallahassee, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, range from $1,342 - $3,974 for the 2,255-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $857 - $979
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Tallahassee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,567
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,454 - $3,150
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,799 - $3,974

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 $90 and $418.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $179.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $857 and $979 for the 2,255-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 $836 for 2 movers in Tallahassee, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL to Los Angeles, CA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tallahassee, Florida, to Los Angeles, California. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,903 and $3,785.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,541 - $3,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,903 - $3,785
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,487 - $5,334

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $90 and $179.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Tallahassee, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $836.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Legends Trucking, LLC (3.92/5 stars): Legends Trucking, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Tallahassee, FL 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 Tallahassee 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.