($1,655+) Wilmington, DE to Los Angeles, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wilmington, DE to Los Angeles, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,703-mile move from Wilmington, Delaware, to Los Angeles, California, with costs ranging from $2,575 - $12,161. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $382 - $2,544. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Wilmington and Los Angeles. Local movers in Wilmington typically start around $334 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,575 - $5,487
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,851 - $8,002
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,458 - $12,161

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 Wilmington to Los Angeles.

Specialty moving services from Wilmington, DE to Los Angeles, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington, DE to Los Angeles, CA

Moving containers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $1,888 and $7,179. 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 Wilmington typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,888 - $3,709
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,680 - $5,645
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,730 - $7,179

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $890 in Wilmington, DE. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $95 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $191 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Los Angeles, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Wilmington 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 Wilmington, DE to Los Angeles, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,703-mile move from Wilmington, Delaware, to Los Angeles, California, costs between $1,513 and $4,596, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,094 - $1,250
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Wilmington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,513 - $3,206
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,758 - $3,818
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,049 - $4,596

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $191 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 $83 and $413 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,094 - $1,250 in fuel for the 2,703-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $890 in Wilmington, Delaware, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wilmington 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 Wilmington, DE to Los Angeles, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Wilmington, Delaware, 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 $1,145 and $4,258.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,735 - $3,510
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,164 - $4,258
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,984 - $5,919

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 $95 - $191 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Wilmington, Delaware, for about five hours typically runs $890.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington 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.