($1,379+) Long Beach, CA to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Akron, OH

For the 2,378-mile move from Long Beach, California, to Akron, Ohio, full-service movers cost between $1,401 and $12,799. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $389 - $2,592 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Long Beach generally start around $162 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,401 - $6,112
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,648 - $8,276
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,997 - $12,799

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 Long Beach to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Akron, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Ohio Association of Movers, the group most Ohio movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Long Beach, CA to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,932 and $7,046. 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 Long Beach typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,932 - $3,591
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,360 - $4,747
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,180 - $7,046

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $97 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $194 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $907 in Long Beach, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Akron, OH, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Long Beach to Akron?

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 Long Beach, CA to Akron, OH

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,378 miles from Long Beach, California, to Akron, Ohio, running $1,337 - $4,012. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $981 - $1,121
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Long Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,337 - $2,613
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,524 - $3,240
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,828 - $4,012

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Long Beach, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $907.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $981 - $1,121 for the 2,378-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $78 and $421, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $194 per night for hotel stops on the 2,378-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $389 - $583.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Long Beach to Akron?

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 Long Beach, CA to Akron, OH

If you're moving a larger household from Long Beach, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Akron, Ohio.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,888 and $4,115.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,740 - $3,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,888 - $4,115
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,675 - $5,315

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Long Beach, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $907.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $97 - $194 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

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

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.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Long Beach, CA vs Akron, OH

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