($1,437+) Greenville, SC to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Greenville, SC to Long Beach, CA

For the 2,340-mile move from Greenville, South Carolina, to Long Beach, California, full-service movers cost between $2,422 and $11,991. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $358 - $2,388 (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 Greenville generally start around $271 plus $189 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,422 - $5,834
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,469 - $7,605
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,981 - $11,991

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 Greenville to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Greenville, SC to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Greenville 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 Greenville to Long Beach?

California Moving & Storage Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in California, 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 Greenville, SC to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Greenville, South Carolina, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,873 and $6,484. 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 Greenville typically runs around $85/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,873 - $3,371
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,260 - $4,635
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,171 - $6,484

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $836 in Greenville, SC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $90 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $179 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Long Beach, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Greenville 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 Greenville, SC to Long Beach, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,340 miles from Greenville, South Carolina, to Long Beach, California, running $1,395 - $3,936. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $889 - $1,016
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Greenville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,395 - $2,751
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,555 - $3,115
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,983 - $3,936

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $889 - $1,016 for the 2,340-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Greenville, South Carolina, for about 5 hours typically costs around $836.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,340-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $179 per night, adding $358 - $537 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $60 and $358.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Greenville 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 Greenville, SC to Long Beach, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Greenville, South Carolina, to Long Beach, California, 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 $1,902 and $3,825.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,587 - $3,002
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,902 - $3,825
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,537 - $5,029

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 Greenville, South Carolina, for roughly five hours typically average $836.

What are the best freight companies from Greenville to Long Beach?

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. Acme Logistics, Inc. (4.46/5 stars): Acme Logistics, Inc. 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: Greenville, SC 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 Greenville 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.