($1,490+) Long Beach, CA to Pittsburgh, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Pittsburgh, PA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,438-mile move from Long Beach, California, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with costs ranging from $1,323 - $12,117. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $402 - $2,680. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Long Beach and Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,323 - $5,844
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,685 - $7,832
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,143 - $12,117

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 Pittsburgh.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Pittsburgh, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Pittsburgh, 73% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Pennsylvania 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 Long Beach, CA to Pittsburgh, PA

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,919 and $7,010. 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 Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,919 - $3,675
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,486 - $4,961
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,320 - $7,010

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $101 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $201 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Pittsburgh, PA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $938 in Long Beach, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Long Beach to Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh, PA

Plan on $1,404 - $4,008 for a rental moving truck on the 2,438-mile route from Long Beach, California, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,039 - $1,188
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• 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 Pittsburgh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,404 - $2,662
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,568 - $3,169
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,901 - $4,008

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Long Beach, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $938.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,039 - $1,188 for the 2,438-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $80 and $436, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $201 per night for hotel stops on the 2,438-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $402 - $603.

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

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 Pittsburgh, PA

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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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 $1,911 and $3,969.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,710 - $3,210
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,911 - $3,969
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,790 - $5,171

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 $938.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $101 and $201 per foot.

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

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. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC 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: Long Beach, CA vs Pittsburgh, PA

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