($1,189+) Long Beach, CA to Milwaukee, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Milwaukee, WI

Hiring full-service movers from Long Beach, California, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, costs between $1,271 and $11,208. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,068-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $397 - $2,648, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Long Beach and Milwaukee. For a rough baseline, movers based in Long Beach tend to start around $162 plus $75/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,271 - $5,352
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,554 - $7,770
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,527 - $11,208

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 Long Beach to Milwaukee.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Milwaukee, WI

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Milwaukee, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Wisconsin Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Wisconsin, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Long Beach, CA to Milwaukee, WI

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, cost between $1,643 and $6,034. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Long Beach typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,643 - $3,348
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,279 - $4,604
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,033 - $6,034

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Long Beach, CA and Milwaukee, WI. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $927 in Long Beach, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $99 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $199 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Long Beach to Milwaukee?

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 Long Beach, CA to Milwaukee, WI

Truck rentals from Long Beach, California, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, range from $1,226 - $3,623 for the 2,068-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $871 - $996
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Long Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,226 - $2,318
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,407 - $2,873
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,726 - $3,623

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $199 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 Long Beach, California, usually costs about $927 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,068-mile drive falls between $871 and $996, 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 $66 and $397 to your total.

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

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 Long Beach, CA to Milwaukee, WI

For larger DIY moves from Long Beach, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,841 and $3,684.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,556 - $2,753
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,841 - $3,684
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,306 - $4,827

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Long Beach, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $927.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $99 - $199 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 Long Beach to Milwaukee?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Long Beach, CA vs Milwaukee, WI

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