($1,485+) Myrtle Beach, SC to Anaheim, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Myrtle Beach, SC to Anaheim, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,537-mile move from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Anaheim, California, with costs ranging from $2,574 - $11,275. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $360 - $2,400. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Myrtle Beach and Anaheim. Local movers in Myrtle Beach typically start around $225 as a base rate plus $56/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,574 - $5,558
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,687 - $7,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,932 - $11,275

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 Myrtle Beach to Anaheim.

Specialty moving services from Myrtle Beach, SC to Anaheim, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Myrtle Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Anaheim, 84% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Myrtle Beach to Anaheim?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Myrtle Beach, SC to Anaheim, CA

Moving containers from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Anaheim, California, cost between $1,812 and $6,994. 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 Myrtle Beach typically runs around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Myrtle Beach to Anaheim:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,812 - $3,477
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,596 - $5,144
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,234 - $6,994

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 $840 in Myrtle Beach, 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 $180 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 Anaheim, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Myrtle Beach to Anaheim?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC to Anaheim, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,537 miles from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Anaheim, California, running $1,500 - $4,199. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $969 - $1,107
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Myrtle Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Myrtle Beach to Anaheim based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,500 - $2,817
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,672 - $3,285
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,991 - $4,199

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $180 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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, usually costs about $840 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,537-mile drive falls between $969 and $1,107, 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 $60 and $360 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Myrtle Beach to Anaheim?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC to Anaheim, 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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Anaheim, 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 $1,939 and $3,950.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,804 - $3,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,939 - $3,950
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,643 - $5,540

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $840.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $90 and $180 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Myrtle Beach to Anaheim?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Sherwood Trucking (4.16/5 stars): Sherwood Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Myrtle Beach, SC vs Anaheim, CA

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