($1,484+) Riverside, CA to Philadelphia, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Riverside, CA to Philadelphia, PA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,675-mile move from Riverside, California, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with prices running from $1,407 - $12,270. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $361 - $2,404 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Riverside and Philadelphia are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Riverside movers tend to run around $239 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Riverside to Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,407 - $6,185
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,035 - $8,329
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,817 - $12,270

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 Riverside to Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Riverside, CA to Philadelphia, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Riverside movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Philadelphia, 90% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Riverside to Philadelphia?

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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 Riverside, CA to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Riverside, California, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $2,074 and $7,133. 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 Riverside typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Riverside to Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,074 - $3,685
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,485 - $5,503
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,496 - $7,133

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $90 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $180 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Philadelphia, 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 $841 in Riverside, 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 Riverside to Philadelphia?

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 Riverside, CA to Philadelphia, PA

A rental truck for this 2,675-mile move from Riverside, California, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, costs between $1,531 and $4,469. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,023 - $1,169
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Riverside daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Riverside to Philadelphia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,531 - $2,968
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,625 - $3,461
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,054 - $4,469

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $180 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $78 and $391 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,023 - $1,169 in fuel for the 2,675-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $841 in Riverside, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Riverside to Philadelphia?

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 Riverside, CA to Philadelphia, PA

For larger DIY moves from Riverside, 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 Philadelphia, 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 $2,110 and $4,274.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Riverside to Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,761 - $3,522
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,110 - $4,274
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,910 - $5,822

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Riverside, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $841.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $90 - $180 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 Riverside to Philadelphia?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Riverside, CA vs Philadelphia, PA

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