($1,265+) Roseville, CA to Lafayette, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Roseville, CA to Lafayette, LA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,129-mile move from Roseville, California, to Lafayette, Louisiana, with costs ranging from $1,393 - $11,858. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $358 - $2,388. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Roseville and Lafayette. Local movers in Roseville typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,393 - $5,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,813 - $7,807
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,813 - $11,858

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 Roseville to Lafayette.

Specialty moving services from Roseville, CA to Lafayette, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Roseville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lafayette, 75% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Roseville to Lafayette?

Movers licensed to operate in Louisiana are typically members of the Louisiana Motor Transport 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 Roseville, CA to Lafayette, LA

Moving containers from Roseville, California, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,710 and $6,237. 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 Roseville typically runs around $120/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Roseville to Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,710 - $3,421
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,236 - $4,429
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,128 - $6,237

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Roseville, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $836, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $90 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $179 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Roseville, CA, and Lafayette, LA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Roseville to Lafayette?

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 Roseville, CA to Lafayette, LA

A rental truck for this 2,129-mile move from Roseville, California, to Lafayette, Louisiana, costs between $1,291 and $3,417. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $809 - $924
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Roseville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Roseville to Lafayette based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,291 - $2,416
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,425 - $2,847
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,417

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 $418.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $179.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $809 and $924 for the 2,129-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 $836 for 2 movers in Roseville, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Roseville to Lafayette?

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 Roseville, CA to Lafayette, LA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Roseville, California, to Lafayette, Louisiana, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,789 and $3,654.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,539 - $2,990
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,789 - $3,654
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,552 - $5,140

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $90 and $179.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Roseville, California, for roughly five hours typically average $836.

What are the best freight companies from Roseville to Lafayette?

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. Button Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Button Transportation, Inc. 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: Roseville, CA vs Lafayette, LA

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