($1,215+) Tallahassee, FL to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tallahassee, FL to Long Beach, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,262-mile move from Tallahassee, Florida, to Long Beach, California, with costs ranging from $2,293 - $9,922. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $358 - $2,388. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tallahassee and Long Beach. Local movers in Tallahassee typically start around $293 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,293 - $5,018
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,957 - $6,483
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,554 - $9,922

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 Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Tallahassee, FL to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 90% of Tallahassee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Long Beach, 55% of movers offer the same service.

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

California Moving & Storage Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in California, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tallahassee, FL to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Tallahassee, Florida, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,733 and $6,105. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Tallahassee costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tallahassee to Long Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,733 - $3,276
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,070 - $4,282
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,083 - $6,105

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 Tallahassee, FL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $836, 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 $90 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $179 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Tallahassee, FL, 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL to Long Beach, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,262-mile move from Tallahassee, Florida, to Long Beach, California, costs between $1,215 and $3,534, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $859 - $982
• 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 Long Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,215 - $2,324
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,303 - $3,029
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,749 - $3,534

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 $859 and $982 for the 2,262-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 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 Tallahassee, FL 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 Tallahassee, Florida, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,656 and $3,498.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,499 - $3,035
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,498
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,274 - $4,885

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Tallahassee, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $836.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $90 and $179 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Tallahassee to Long Beach?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Tallahassee, FL 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 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.

Our take

The 2,262-mile move from Tallahassee, FL, to Long Beach, CA, costs between $2,293 and $9,922 with full-service movers, $1,733 - $6,105 with a moving container, and $1,215 - $3,534 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,957 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include UTi Worldwide and Molina Healthcare.