($1,526+) Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,734-mile move from Miami, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, with prices running from $2,347 - $11,547. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $409 - $2,724 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Miami and Los Angeles are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Miami movers tend to run around $237 as a base rate plus $65/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,347 - $5,486
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,595 - $6,946
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,559 - $11,547

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 Miami to Los Angeles.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Miami 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 Miami to Los Angeles?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

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

Moving containers from Miami, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $1,919 and $7,520. 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 Miami adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,919 - $3,693
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,566 - $5,625
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,609 - $7,520

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 Miami, 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 Miami 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 Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA

Plan on $1,542 - $4,274 for a rental moving truck on the 2,734-mile route from Miami, Florida, to Los Angeles, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,185 - $1,354
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Miami daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,542 - $3,141
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,807 - $3,739
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,197 - $4,274

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $204 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $89 and $443 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,185 - $1,354 in fuel for the 2,734-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $953 in Miami, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Miami, Florida, to Los Angeles, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,226 and $4,240.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,727 - $3,565
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,177 - $4,240
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,802 - $5,663

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 Miami, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $953.

What are the best freight companies from Miami 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. Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. 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: Miami, 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 Miami 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.