($1,355+) Lexington, KY to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to Long Beach, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,171-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Long Beach, California, with costs ranging from $2,556 - $11,780. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $358 - $2,388. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lexington and Long Beach. Local movers in Lexington typically start around $197 as a base rate plus $70/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,556 - $6,121
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,791 - $7,969
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,253 - $11,780

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 Lexington to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lexington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Long Beach, 87% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Lexington, KY to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,826 and $6,348. 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 Lexington typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,826 - $3,246
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,318 - $4,415
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,934 - $6,348

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Lexington, KY, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $836, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $90 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $179 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Lexington, KY, and Long Beach, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Lexington to Long Beach?

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 Lexington, KY to Long Beach, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,171-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Long Beach, California, costs between $1,342 and $3,743, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $825 - $943
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Lexington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Lexington to Long Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,491
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,397 - $2,937
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,675 - $3,743

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $825 - $943 for the 2,171-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for about 5 hours typically costs around $836.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,171-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $179 per night, adding $358 - $537 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $60 and $358.

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

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 Lexington, KY to Long Beach, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Lexington, Kentucky, to Long Beach, California, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,872 and $3,532.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,518 - $3,041
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,872 - $3,532
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,520 - $5,179

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $90 - $179 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Lexington, Kentucky, typically costs $836.

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

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. Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC (4.38/5 stars): Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC 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: Lexington, KY vs Long Beach, CA

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