($1,552+) Long Beach, CA to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Portland, ME

Full-service movers for the 3,094-mile relocation from Long Beach, California, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,480 and $12,815. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $426 - $2,840, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Long Beach typically charge a base rate around $162 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,480 - $6,208
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,247 - $8,441
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,591 - $12,815

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 Portland.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Portland, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Maine Motor Transport Association, the group most Maine 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 Long Beach, CA to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,962 and $7,743. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Long Beach costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,962 - $4,023
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,676 - $5,228
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,590 - $7,743

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $107 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $213 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Portland, ME, 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 $994 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 Portland?

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 Portland, ME

A rental truck for this 3,094-mile move from Long Beach, California, to Portland, Maine, costs between $1,715 and $4,727. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,398 - $1,598
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Portland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,715 - $3,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,769 - $3,925
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,170 - $4,727

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $213 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 $92 and $462 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,398 - $1,598 in fuel for the 3,094-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $994 in Long Beach, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Portland, ME

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 Portland, Maine.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,037 and $4,487.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,802 - $3,377
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,037 - $4,487
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,757 - $6,194

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 $994.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $107 and $213 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Long Beach, CA vs Portland, ME

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

Our take

The 3,094-mile move from Long Beach, CA, to Portland, ME, costs between $1,480 and $12,815 with full-service movers, $1,962 - $7,743 with a moving container, and $1,715 - $4,727 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $4,247 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include TD Banknorth Inc and Maine Medical Center.