($1,342+) Los Angeles, CA to Ann Arbor, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Ann Arbor, MI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,239-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, with costs ranging from $1,339 - $12,466. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $419 - $2,792. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Los Angeles and Ann Arbor. Local movers in Los Angeles typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,339 - $5,700
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,873 - $7,543
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,855 - $12,466

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 Los Angeles to Ann Arbor.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Ann Arbor, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Ann Arbor, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Los Angeles to Ann Arbor?

Look for Michigan Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Michigan 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 Los Angeles, CA to Ann Arbor, MI

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $1,772 and $6,619. 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 Los Angeles runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,772 - $3,449
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,249 - $4,509
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,246 - $6,619

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $105 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $209 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 $977 in Los Angeles, 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 Ann Arbor, MI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles to Ann Arbor?

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 Los Angeles, CA to Ann Arbor, MI

Renting a moving truck for the 2,239-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, costs between $1,355 and $3,859, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $995 - $1,137
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,355 - $2,491
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,381 - $2,935
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,835 - $3,859

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $977.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $995 - $1,137 for the 2,239-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 $84 and $454, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $209 per night for hotel stops on the 2,239-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $419 - $628.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles to Ann Arbor?

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 Los Angeles, CA to Ann Arbor, MI

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, California, to Ann Arbor, Michigan. 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 $1,256 and $3,948.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,532 - $3,196
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,837 - $3,948
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,572 - $4,987

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Los Angeles, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $977.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $105 - $209 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 Los Angeles to Ann Arbor?

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. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC 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: Los Angeles, CA vs Ann Arbor, MI

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Ann Arbor, side by side with Los Angeles 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.