($1,599+) Long Beach, CA to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,778-mile move from Long Beach, California, to Newark, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $1,357 - $12,604. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $454 - $3,024. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Long Beach and Newark. Local movers in Long Beach typically start around $162 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,357 - $5,981
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,217 - $7,968
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,545 - $12,604

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 Newark.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Long Beach, CA to Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $1,920 and $7,244. 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 Long Beach typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,920 - $3,971
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,622 - $5,474
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,544 - $7,244

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $113 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $227 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $1,058 in Long Beach, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Newark, NJ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Long Beach to Newark?

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 Newark, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,778 miles from Long Beach, California, to Newark, New Jersey, running $1,534 - $4,621. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,336 - $1,527
• Daily insurance: $45/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $30
• 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 Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,534 - $3,162
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,749 - $3,839
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,188 - $4,621

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $227 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 $1,058 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,778-mile drive falls between $1,336 and $1,527, 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 $76 and $454 to your total.

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

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 Newark, NJ

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 Long Beach, California, to Newark, New Jersey. 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 $2,055 and $4,161.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,783 - $3,608
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,055 - $4,161
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,009 - $6,213

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 Long Beach, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,058.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $113 and $227 per foot.

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

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 Newark, NJ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Newark, 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.