($1,409+) San Diego, CA to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Diego, CA to Akron, OH

For the 2,348-mile move from San Diego, California, to Akron, Ohio, full-service movers cost between $1,331 and $11,760. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $376 - $2,508 (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 San Diego generally start around $226 plus $200 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,331 - $5,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,874 - $7,764
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,782 - $11,760

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 San Diego to Akron.

Specialty moving services from San Diego, CA to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Akron, OH

Moving containers from San Diego, California, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,727 and $6,417. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Akron. If you go over that window, storage in San Diego adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from San Diego to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,727 - $3,440
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,330 - $4,635
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,171 - $6,417

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $94 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $188 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 $878 in San Diego, 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Akron, OH

Renting a moving truck for the 2,348-mile move from San Diego, California, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $1,313 and $3,898, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $937 - $1,071
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• San Diego daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from San Diego to Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,313 - $2,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,465 - $3,337
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,945 - $3,898

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $188 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in San Diego, California, usually costs about $878 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,348-mile drive falls between $937 and $1,071, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $63 and $376 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Diego 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 San Diego, CA to Akron, OH

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from San Diego, California, to Akron, Ohio, 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 $1,827 and $3,903.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,554 - $3,284
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,827 - $3,903
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,718 - $5,505

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In San Diego, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $878.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $94 - $188 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 San Diego to Akron?

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. Fast Transportation (4.34/5 stars): Fast Transportation 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: San Diego, 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 San Diego 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.