($749+) Seattle, WA to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Long Beach, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Seattle, Washington, to Long Beach, California, costs between $2,429 and $9,624. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,158-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $479 - $3,192, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Seattle and Long Beach. For a rough baseline, movers based in Seattle tend to start around $260 plus $141/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,429 - $6,038
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,262 - $7,391
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,121 - $9,624

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 Seattle to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle 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 Seattle to Long Beach?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

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 Seattle, WA to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,287 and $4,568. 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 Seattle typically runs around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,287 - $2,409
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,658 - $3,421
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,310 - $4,568

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Seattle, WA and Long Beach, CA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $1,117 in Seattle, WA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $120 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $239 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Long Beach, CA

A rental truck for this 1,158-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Long Beach, California, costs between $733 and $2,150. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $588 - $672
• Daily insurance: $48/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $32
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $733 - $1,527
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $868 - $1,694
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,079 - $2,150

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $120 and $559.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $239.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $588 and $672 for the 1,158-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $1,117 for 2 movers in Seattle, Washington, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Long Beach, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Seattle, Washington, 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 $1,339 and $2,711.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,123 - $2,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,339 - $2,711
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,584

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Seattle, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,117.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $120 - $239 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 Seattle to Long Beach?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Seattle, WA vs Long Beach, CA

Day-to-day costs in Long Beach are close to what you're used to in Seattle: cost of living index of 162 versus 158, with average rent of $2,075/mo compared to $1,975/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 74/100 and 49.23/100 in Seattle versus 73/100 and 41.42/100 in Long Beach.