($1,757+) Anaheim, CA to Providence, RI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Anaheim, CA to Providence, RI

For the 2,971-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Providence, Rhode Island, full-service movers cost between $1,452 and $13,477. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $428 - $2,852 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Anaheim generally start around $182 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,452 - $6,531
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,465 - $8,608
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,733 - $13,477

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 Anaheim to Providence.

Specialty moving services from Anaheim, CA to Providence, RI

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Anaheim movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Providence, 97% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Anaheim, CA to Providence, RI

Moving containers from Anaheim, California, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $2,038 and $8,189. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Anaheim runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,038 - $3,974
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,806 - $5,936
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,688 - $8,189

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 $998 in Anaheim, CA. 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 $107 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $214 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 Providence, RI, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Anaheim to Providence?

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 Anaheim, CA to Providence, RI

Plan on $1,620 - $4,935 for a rental moving truck on the 2,971-mile route from Anaheim, California, to Providence, Rhode Island. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,348 - $1,541
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Anaheim daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,620 - $3,243
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,884 - $3,941
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,219 - $4,935

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Anaheim, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $998.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,348 - $1,541 for the 2,971-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 $86 and $463, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $214 per night for hotel stops on the 2,971-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $428 - $642.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Anaheim to Providence?

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 Anaheim, CA to Providence, RI

If you're moving a larger household from Anaheim, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Providence, Rhode Island.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $2,289 and $4,428.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,909 - $3,467
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,289 - $4,428
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,101 - $6,364

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $107 - $214 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Anaheim, California, for about five hours typically runs $998.

What are the best freight companies from Anaheim to Providence?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Anaheim, CA vs Providence, RI

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