($491+) Ogden, UT to Riverside, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Ogden, UT to Riverside, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 689-mile move from Ogden, Utah, to Riverside, California, with prices running from $1,447 - $8,042. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $350 - $2,332 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Ogden and Riverside are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Ogden movers tend to run around $366 as a base rate plus $137/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Ogden to Riverside:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,447 - $4,077
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,099 - $5,707
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,052 - $8,042

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 Ogden to Riverside.

Specialty moving services from Ogden, UT to Riverside, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 54% of Ogden movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Riverside, 52% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Ogden to Riverside?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Ogden, UT to Riverside, CA

Moving containers from Ogden, Utah, to Riverside, California, cost between $992 and $3,459. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Ogden typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Ogden to Riverside:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $992 - $1,814
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,259 - $2,641
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,755 - $3,459

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $87 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $175 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 $816 in Ogden, UT, 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 Riverside, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Ogden to Riverside?

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 Ogden, UT to Riverside, CA

A rental truck for this 689-mile move from Ogden, Utah, to Riverside, California, costs between $491 and $1,320. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $256 - $292
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Ogden daily rental rate: $19 - $0
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $39.95 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Ogden to Riverside based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $491 - $973
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $513 - $1,057
• 4+ bedrooms: $634 - $1,320

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $175 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 $76 and $379 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $256 - $292 in fuel for the 689-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $816 in Ogden, Utah, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Ogden to Riverside?

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 Ogden, UT to Riverside, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Ogden, Utah, to Riverside, 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 $1,049 and $1,990.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Ogden to Riverside:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $892 - $1,650
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,039 - $1,990
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,403 - $2,504

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 Ogden, Utah, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $816.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $87 and $175 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Ogden to Riverside?

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: Ogden, UT vs Riverside, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Riverside, side by side with Ogden 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 689-mile move from Ogden, UT, to Riverside, CA, costs between $1,447 and $8,042 with full-service movers, $992 - $3,459 with a moving container, and $491 - $1,320 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 $2,099 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 Bourns and California Baptist University.