($1,764+) Burlington, VT to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Burlington, VT to Long Beach, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,912-mile move from Burlington, Vermont, to Long Beach, California, with prices running from $3,211 - $14,913. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $396 - $2,640 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Burlington and Long Beach are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Burlington movers tend to run around $594 as a base rate plus $200/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,211 - $7,598
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $5,088 - $9,526
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,928 - $14,913

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 Burlington to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Long Beach, California, cost between $2,139 and $7,704. 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 Burlington runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,139 - $4,048
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,614 - $5,698
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,909 - $7,704

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $99 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $198 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Long Beach, CA, 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 $924 in Burlington, VT. 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 Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Long Beach, CA

Plan on $1,697 - $4,906 for a rental moving truck on the 2,912-mile route from Burlington, Vermont, to Long Beach, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,223 - $1,398
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Burlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,697 - $3,389
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,855 - $3,958
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,323 - $4,906

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Burlington, Vermont, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $924.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,223 - $1,398 for the 2,912-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 $79 and $429, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $198 per night for hotel stops on the 2,912-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $396 - $594.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Long Beach, CA

For larger DIY moves from Burlington, Vermont, 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 Long Beach, California.

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 $2,221 and $4,468.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,889 - $3,464
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,221 - $4,468
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,126 - $6,164

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $99 and $198.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Burlington, Vermont, for roughly five hours typically average $924.

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

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. DFA Northeast Logistics, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): DFA Northeast Logistics, Inc. 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: Burlington, VT 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 Burlington 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.