($1,715+) Manchester, NH to Los Angeles, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Manchester, NH to Los Angeles, CA

Full-service movers for the 3,016-mile relocation from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $3,136 and $15,634. 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 $394 - $2,628, 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 Manchester typically charge a base rate around $682 plus $210 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Manchester to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,136 - $8,040
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $5,127 - $9,784
• 4+ bedrooms: $10,029 - $15,634

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 Manchester to Los Angeles.

Specialty moving services from Manchester, NH to Los Angeles, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Manchester movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Los Angeles, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Manchester to Los Angeles?

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Manchester, NH to Los Angeles, CA

Moving containers from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $2,186 and $7,578. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Manchester typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Manchester to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,186 - $3,897
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,837 - $6,062
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,692 - $7,578

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Manchester, NH and Los Angeles, 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 $920 in Manchester, NH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $99 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $197 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 Manchester to Los Angeles?

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 Manchester, NH to Los Angeles, CA

Truck rentals from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Los Angeles, California, range from $1,697 - $4,914 for the 3,016-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,261 - $1,441
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Manchester daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Manchester to Los Angeles based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,697 - $3,529
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,969 - $3,961
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,300 - $4,914

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $197 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 $85 and $427 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,261 - $1,441 in fuel for the 3,016-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $920 in Manchester, New Hampshire, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Manchester to Los Angeles?

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 Manchester, NH to Los Angeles, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Los Angeles, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,183 and $4,572.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Manchester to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,815 - $3,617
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,181 - $4,572
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,136 - $5,999

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 Manchester, New Hampshire, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $920.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $99 and $197 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Manchester to Los Angeles?

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.
3. Brian Forst Transport (4.7/5 stars): Brian Forst Transport is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Manchester, NH vs Los Angeles, CA

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