($422+) Reno, NV to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to Long Beach, CA

Full-service movers for the 494-mile relocation from Reno, Nevada, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,193 and $8,365. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $409 - $2,724, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Reno typically charge a base rate around $404 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,193 - $4,126
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,110 - $5,607
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,839 - $8,365

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 Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Reno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Long Beach, 87% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Reno to Long Beach?

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 Long Beach with a local mover averages $2,089 - $5,551. 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 Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Long Beach, California, cost between $943 and $2,959. 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 Long Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $943 - $1,793
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,232 - $2,499
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,639 - $2,959

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Reno, NV, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $953, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $102 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $204 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Reno, NV, and Long Beach, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Reno to Long Beach?

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 Long Beach, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 494 miles from Reno, Nevada, to Long Beach, California, running $417 - $1,124. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $214 - $245
• 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 Long Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $417 - $818
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $477 - $961
• 4+ bedrooms: $565 - $1,124

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 $214 and $245 for the 494-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 Long Beach?

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 Long Beach, 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 Reno, Nevada, to Long Beach, 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 $1,037 and $2,037.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $857 - $1,661
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,037 - $2,037
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,312 - $2,566

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 Long Beach?

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. High Mountain Transport, LLC (4.76/5 stars): High Mountain Transport, 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: Reno, NV vs Long Beach, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Long Beach, 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.