($1,596+) Baltimore, MD to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Baltimore, MD to Long Beach, CA

Full-service movers for the 2,658-mile relocation from Baltimore, Maryland, to Long Beach, California, cost between $2,452 and $11,754. 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 $362 - $2,412, 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 Baltimore typically charge a base rate around $263 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,452 - $5,918
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,889 - $7,361
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,033 - $11,754

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 Baltimore to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Baltimore, MD to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Long Beach?

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Baltimore, MD to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Baltimore, Maryland, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,906 and $7,448. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Baltimore runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,906 - $3,701
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,674 - $5,097
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,440 - $7,448

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $90 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $181 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Long Beach, 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 $844 in Baltimore, MD. 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Long Beach, CA

Plan on $1,565 - $4,606 for a rental moving truck on the 2,658-mile route from Baltimore, Maryland, to Long Beach, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,020 - $1,166
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Baltimore daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Baltimore to Long Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,565 - $3,033
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,645 - $3,468
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,015 - $4,606

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 $422.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $181.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,020 and $1,166 for the 2,658-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 $844 for 2 movers in Baltimore, Maryland, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Long Beach, CA

For larger DIY moves from Baltimore, Maryland, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Long Beach, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,997 and $4,418.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,680 - $3,467
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,997 - $4,418
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,668 - $6,073

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $90 - $181 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Baltimore, Maryland, typically costs $844.

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

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore 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.