($1,571+) Port St. Lucie, FL to Modesto, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Port St. Lucie, FL to Modesto, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,851-mile move from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Modesto, California, with costs ranging from $2,466 - $11,451. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $317 - $2,116. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Port St. Lucie and Modesto. Local movers in Port St. Lucie typically start around $224 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Port St. Lucie to Modesto:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,466 - $5,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,868 - $7,692
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,926 - $11,451

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 Port St. Lucie to Modesto.

Specialty moving services from Port St. Lucie, FL to Modesto, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Port St. Lucie movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Modesto, 79% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Port St. Lucie to Modesto?

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 Port St. Lucie, FL to Modesto, CA

Moving containers from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Modesto, California, cost between $1,952 and $7,229. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Port St. Lucie typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Port St. Lucie to Modesto:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,952 - $3,963
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,531 - $5,742
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,679 - $7,229

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Port St. Lucie, FL and Modesto, CA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $741 in Port St. Lucie, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $79 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $159 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Port St. Lucie to Modesto?

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 Port St. Lucie, FL to Modesto, CA

Truck rentals from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Modesto, California, range from $1,587 - $4,875 for the 2,851-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $960 - $1,097
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Port St. Lucie daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Port St. Lucie to Modesto based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,587 - $3,208
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,738 - $3,857
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,287 - $4,875

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 $79 and $370.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $159.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $960 and $1,097 for the 2,851-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 $741 for 2 movers in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Port St. Lucie to Modesto?

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 Port St. Lucie, FL to Modesto, 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 Port St. Lucie, Florida, to Modesto, 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 $2,090 and $4,594.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Port St. Lucie to Modesto:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,813 - $3,637
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,090 - $4,594
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,914 - $5,783

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 $79 - $159 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $741.

What are the best freight companies from Port St. Lucie to Modesto?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Walpole, Inc. (4.46/5 stars): Walpole, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Port St. Lucie, FL vs Modesto, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Modesto, side by side with Port St. Lucie 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.