($1,316+) Chattanooga, TN to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Long Beach, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Long Beach, California, costs between $2,573 and $12,817. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,144-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $356 - $2,376, 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 Chattanooga and Long Beach. For a rough baseline, movers based in Chattanooga tend to start around $280 plus $99/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 Chattanooga to Long Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,573 - $6,202
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,589 - $7,796
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,224 - $12,817

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 Chattanooga to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, TN to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,641 and $6,050. 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 Chattanooga costs roughly $60/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,641 - $3,421
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,281 - $4,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,097 - $6,050

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 $832 in Chattanooga, TN. 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 $89 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $178 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, TN to Long Beach, CA

A rental truck for this 2,144-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Long Beach, California, costs between $1,303 and $3,417. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $810 - $926
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Chattanooga daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,303 - $2,540
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,411 - $2,935
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,658 - $3,417

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $178 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 Chattanooga, Tennessee, usually costs about $832 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,144-mile drive falls between $810 and $926, 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 $59 and $356 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, TN to Long Beach, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Long Beach, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,069 and $3,580.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,633 - $2,931
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,861 - $3,580
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,381 - $5,140

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $832.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $178 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 Chattanooga to Long Beach?

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. Covenant Logistics (4.8/5 stars): Covenant Logistics 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: Chattanooga, TN 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 Chattanooga 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.