($1,649+) New Haven, CT to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from New Haven, CT to Long Beach, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,883-mile move from New Haven, Connecticut, to Long Beach, California, with costs ranging from $2,654 - $12,329. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $391 - $2,604. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between New Haven and Long Beach. Local movers in New Haven typically start around $324 as a base rate plus $180/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,654 - $6,157
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,203 - $8,278
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,833 - $12,329

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 New Haven to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from New Haven, CT to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of New Haven movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Long Beach, 87% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage 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 New Haven, CT to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from New Haven, Connecticut, to Long Beach, California, cost between $2,066 and $7,504. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in New Haven costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,066 - $3,826
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,734 - $5,664
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,663 - $7,504

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 New Haven, CT, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $911, 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 $98 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $195 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both New Haven, CT, and Long Beach, CA, 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 New Haven to Long Beach?

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 New Haven, CT to Long Beach, CA

Plan on $1,682 - $4,820 for a rental moving truck on the 2,883-mile route from New Haven, Connecticut, to Long Beach, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,194 - $1,365
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• New Haven daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,682 - $3,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,895 - $3,695
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,237 - $4,820

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $195 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 $85 and $423 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,194 - $1,365 in fuel for the 2,883-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $911 in New Haven, Connecticut, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 New Haven, CT to Long Beach, CA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from New Haven, Connecticut, to Long Beach, California. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $2,209 and $4,576.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,952 - $3,443
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,209 - $4,576
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,812 - $6,064

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $98 - $195 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in New Haven, Connecticut, for about five hours typically runs $911.

What are the best freight companies from New Haven to Long Beach?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. William B Meyer, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): William B Meyer, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: New Haven, CT vs Long Beach, CA

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