Best Long-Distance Movers in Louisiana for 2026
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In Louisiana, a long-distance move means moving more than 150 miles. These moves often involve different pricing, delivery windows, and planning considerations than in-town relocations.
MoveBuddha reviewed 23 long-distance movers serving Louisiana to identify the best options for reliability, service, and value.
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Best long-distance movers in Louisiana
The companies below handle interstate moves from Louisiana. This list includes national long-distance movers as well as in-state movers that advertise out-of-state service.
Use this list to compare which companies may be a better fit for full-service moving, packing, storage, and specialty-item handling before you request quotes. Not every mover is set up for the same routes or services, so this list is meant to help you narrow the field quickly.
To get a head start, use the moveBuddha moving cost calculator to quickly gather quotes. Based on our data, movers who use our calculator pay 30% less on average than those who book the first company they contact.
- Safeway Moving
- American Van Lines
- Allied Van Lines
- Mayzlin Relocation
- North American Van Lines
- Atmosphere Movers
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
- Lee Moving & Storage, Inc.
- All My Sons Moving & Storage
- Acadiana Movers
- Heaven on Earth Moving Service LLC
- Bayou Services of Lake Charles, LLC
- David Moving Company
- Ross Movers, Inc.
- Bellhop Moving
- Specialty packing services
- White-glove reputation
- 80+ years' experience
- 1,800 trucks
- Storage available
- Customized moving plans
Professional and polite staff
Efficient service
Careful handling
Quick moving process
Highly recommended
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Company Stats
Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Atmosphere Movers has been in business for 25 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Review Quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Atmosphere Movers has about 91% positive reviews across roughly 116 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.7.
Quote Accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Atmosphere Movers.
Customer Service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Atmosphere Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent Reviews
"The team was very professional, super friendly, fast, careful and respectful of our 'stuff'. We highly recommend the Mandeville team!"
"The men who moved us were courteous, careful, and very efficient. Overall a wonderful experience!"
Professional and polite staff
Efficient service
Careful handling
Quick moving process
Good communication
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has been in business for 14 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.
Review Quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has about 92% positive reviews across roughly 235 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.6.
Quote Accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.
Customer Service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent Reviews
"The movers were on time, very professional and made my moving experience stress free. Thank You Guys so much!"
"The office excelled in communicating, the team was timely and professional. I’ll be using them again."
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
Efficient service
Quick moving process
Helpful movers
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Lee Moving & Storage, Inc. has been in business for 70 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and estate moving.
Review Quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Lee Moving & Storage, Inc. has about 93% positive reviews across roughly 166 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.7.
Quote Accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Lee Moving & Storage, Inc.. Discounts may be available for groups like AAA members.
Customer Service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Lee Moving & Storage, Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
Recent Reviews
"Our movers were truly amazing! So kind, helpful, and gentle with our items, and just went out of their way to make it an easy move. If we need to move again I will make the effort to call Lee Moving."
"Extremely happy with Lee Moving! Alise helped with our estimate/planning/scheduling and she always responded promptly and was very helpful! Both movers were extremely efficient, handled all of our items very well, and were polite and professional."
Professional and polite staff
Efficient service
Careful handling
Quick moving process
Helpful movers
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. All My Sons Moving & Storage has been in business for 26 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and international moving.
Review Quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. All My Sons Moving & Storage has about 57% positive reviews across roughly 343 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.4.
Quote Accuracy 3.8
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from All My Sons Moving & Storage, and All My Sons Moving & Storage makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer Service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. All My Sons Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent Reviews
"Carlos, Tyus, Mark and Jamie were very professional and efficient with packing and handling our items. Maintained great communication throughout the whole move and were very time efficient."
"They were efficient, speedy and helpful. They worked a very long day and never faltered. Highly recommended. Kudos to Touray Martin, Martir Guerra, Tracy P-Cooler, also to Fabian."
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
Highly recommended
Prompt/efficient service
Affordable rates
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Acadiana Movers has been in business for 16 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review Quality 4.6
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Acadiana Movers has about 50% positive reviews across roughly 8 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.1.
Quote Accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Acadiana Movers.
Customer Service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Acadiana Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent Reviews
Movers arrived on time and were very careful in moving our furniture and boxes from our storage unit to our new house.
We used Acadiana Movers to store my Parents belongings...They were prompt, professional, and courteous ...I would definitely recommend them to anyone! For moving or for storage!
Professional and polite staff
Careful handling
Efficient service
Quick moving process
Highly recommended
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 4.7
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Heaven on Earth Moving Service LLC has been in business for 10 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.
Review Quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Heaven on Earth Moving Service LLC has about 96% positive reviews across roughly 199 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.6.
Quote Accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Heaven on Earth Moving Service LLC, and Heaven on Earth Moving Service LLC makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer Service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Heaven on Earth Moving Service LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent Reviews
"From the start, my experience with Heaven on Earth Moving Services was fantastic. They explained the process, worked fast and effectively to blanket, wrap, and secure each piece of furniture. Friendly, professional, highly recommend."
"Our moving experience was a great one! Quick, easy and uneventful! The team arrived on time and made sure all our things arrived in perfect condition. Thank you again!"
Professional and polite staff
Efficient service
Careful handling
Quick moving process
Good communication
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Bayou Services of Lake Charles, LLC has been in business for 8 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review Quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Bayou Services of Lake Charles, LLC has about 97% positive reviews across roughly 177 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.0.
Quote Accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Bayou Services of Lake Charles, LLC.
Customer Service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Bayou Services of Lake Charles, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
Recent Reviews
Great customer service. Very respectful crew that took every precaution to protect our new house moving furniture in. They worked with us on a moving target move in date since our new construction home had unrecognized variables. If you need a moving service I would recommend calling Bayou Services.
Fantastic crew, efficient, and very helpful.
Careful handling
Professional and polite staff
Efficient service
Transparent pricing
Quick moving process
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 4.7
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. David Moving Company has been in business for 73 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review Quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. David Moving Company has about 85% positive reviews across roughly 46 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.1.
Quote Accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from David Moving Company.
Customer Service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. David Moving Company emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent Reviews
"We booked on short notice to move our parents. The movers came on time, packed valuable furniture, and transported everything carefully. Courteous, personable, and professional. The total was very reasonable. Very happy, recommend them highly."
"Best staff of all the movers I've ever used. They showed up on time, worked fast but carefully, protected my property, and were courteous and helpful. Made packing and moving a pleasant experience."
Professional and polite staff
Efficient service
Careful handling
Quick moving process
Affordable rates
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 4.4
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Ross Movers, Inc. has been in business for 34 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Review Quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Ross Movers, Inc. has about 74% positive reviews across roughly 57 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.0.
Quote Accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Ross Movers, Inc..
Customer Service 3.5
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Ross Movers, Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent Reviews
"Ross Movers were professional, personable, and very careful with many antique pieces of furniture. I can’t recommend them enough."
"I recently hired Ross movers...punctual, organized and moved everything in no time...helped me out of the way...recommend everyone to use their services...thank you"
Efficient service
Professional and polite staff
Quick moving process
Friendly and approachable staff
Careful handling
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Read Full ReviewIndustry Experience 4.4
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Bellhop Moving has been in business for many years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review Quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Bellhop Moving has about 75% positive reviews across roughly 326 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.2.
Quote Accuracy 4.0
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Bellhop Moving, and Bellhop Moving makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer Service 4.1
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Bellhop Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
Recent Reviews
"Phenomenal service! It was super hot and there were thunderstorms. This crew had our belongings loaded, moved, and unloaded so fast with great care for our stuff."
"The two Bellhops showed up early and moved all of my furniture and boxes from one apartment to another in less than two hours. They were very courteous and careful with my belongings."
Specialty services long-distance movers in Louisiana offer
Not all moving companies provide the same set of services. Availability of specialty options depends on location and the movers serving your area. Below, you’ll see which services movers in Louisiana provide, along with our top recommendations for each category.
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Long-distance movers in Louisiana offering piano transport
For piano transport, look for movers with the right tools and experience. 18 movers in Louisiana list piano moving as a service. Confirm what’s included, like padding, secure loading, and valuation coverage. Here are our top picks.
Before hiring a long-distance mover in Louisiana
Before you book a mover, use a moving checklist and compare a few written estimates and confirm that the company regularly handles interstate moves from Louisiana. Long-distance pricing can change based on shipment size, delivery window, and add-on services, so a little extra vetting upfront can help you avoid surprises later.
- Request at least three quotes from interstate movers
- Ask whether the estimate is binding or non-binding
- Confirm FMCSA licensing, valuation coverage, and moving insurance options
- Ask about packing, storage, and specialty-item handling before booking
- Be cautious with vague quotes or unusually large deposits
Compare the best long-distance movers in Louisiana
Use the table below to compare the best long-distance movers serving Louisiana side by side. It shows which companies advertise interstate service, professional packing, and storage so you can narrow your options faster.
This comparison is best used as a starting point. Availability can still vary by city, route, and move date, so it’s smart to compare a few quotes before choosing a mover.
| Mover | Interstate moves | Packing services | Storage available | MoveBuddha rating |
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| Safeway Moving | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 / 5 |
| American Van Lines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 / 5 |
| Allied Van Lines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 / 5 |
| Mayzlin Relocation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 / 5 |
| North American Van Lines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 / 5 |
| Atmosphere Movers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.62 / 5 |
| TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.52 / 5 |
| Lee Moving & Storage, Inc. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.52 / 5 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 / 5 |
| Acadiana Movers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.38 / 5 |
| Heaven on Earth Moving Service LLC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.36 / 5 |
| Bayou Services of Lake Charles, LLC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.34 / 5 |
| David Moving Company | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 / 5 |
| Ross Movers, Inc. | ✓ | ✓ | X | 4.14 / 5 |
| Bellhop Moving | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.12 / 5 |
What to expect to pay for a long-distance move from Louisiana
For most interstate moves from Louisiana, prices typically range from $1,201 to $4,740. A long-distance move from Louisiana usually costs more than a local move because pricing is based on distance, shipment size, and the services you add.
That range is best used as a planning benchmark, not a guaranteed quote. Your final price can move up or down depending on how far you are going, how much you are shipping, and whether you need packing, storage, or specialty handling.
The biggest factors that influence long-distance moving costs include:
- Distance between your origin and destination
- Size and weight of your shipment
- Time of year and move date flexibility
- Additional services like packing or storage
Long-distance movers typically build quotes around mileage, shipment weight or volume, and service level. Extra charges often come from full packing, storage, stair carries, long carries, shuttle service, and specialty items like pianos or antiques.
If you want a detailed cost breakdown or a more precise estimate, we recommend using our moving cost calculator.
How we chose the best long-distance moving companies in Louisiana
moveBuddha’s expert team analyzed 23 interstate movers in Louisiana and listed the top movers based on customer satisfaction, reviews, and cost.
- Customer satisfaction (40%): The company consistently delivers services in a timely manner with good communication and within the estimated cost.
- Dispute resolution (20%): We look for companies that own their mistakes and make genuine efforts to fix issues that arise during a move.
- Industry reputation (15%): The company is well-regarded within the moving industry and participates in conferences and organizations.
- Online reputation (15%): The company maintains a professional website with accurate information and responds professionally to online customer inquiries.
- Service options (10%): We look for companies offering full packing, storage, specialty item handling, and expedited delivery.
Here is our full moving company rating methodology.
FAQs
What qualifies as a long-distance move?
A long-distance move typically refers to any relocation that covers a significant distance or crosses state lines. In a large state like Louisiana, even moves that stay within the state can qualify as long-distance if they span hundreds of miles.
Any move that crosses out of LA is considered interstate and must be handled by a mover licensed for long-distance transportation.
Do in-state movers handle out-of-state moves?
In Louisiana, a relatively large share of movers are licensed for interstate work. That means some in-state companies can handle out-of-state moves in addition to local jobs.
Even so, interstate moves involve different regulations and logistics, so it’s important to confirm that a mover regularly handles out-of-state relocations before booking.
Are national moving companies better than local movers?
It depends on the distance and complexity of your move. For longer interstate relocations, national moving companies often have pricing structures and logistics designed specifically for long-distance transportation.
Local movers in Louisiana may also handle interstate moves and can offer different availability or service styles. The right choice depends on how far you’re moving, your timing, and what level of flexibility you need.
Can labor-only movers help with a long-distance move?
Labor-only movers focus on loading and unloading rather than transportation. In Louisiana, a portion of moving companies offer labor-only services, which are commonly used alongside rental trucks or moving containers.
While labor-only help can be useful for parts of a move, interstate relocations still require a licensed long-distance moving company to handle transportation across state lines.
Based on our data, 53% of movers in Louisiana advertise labor-only services, compared to 55% nationwide.
When is the best time to schedule a long-distance move?
If you can, avoid peak summer weeks. In hotter climates, long moving days can be rough, and summer is also the busiest season for long-distance movers.
For better availability, aim for early spring, late fall, or weekdays when you have more flexibility.
