($1,261+) Mobile, AL to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mobile, AL to Long Beach, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,021-mile move from Mobile, Alabama, to Long Beach, California, with prices running from $2,655 - $12,365. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $346 - $2,304 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Mobile and Long Beach are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Mobile movers tend to run around $367 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,655 - $5,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,886 - $8,371
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,142 - $12,365

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 Mobile to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Mobile, AL to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Mobile 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 Mobile to Long Beach?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Mobile, AL to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Mobile, Alabama, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,755 and $6,121. 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 Mobile costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,755 - $3,078
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,183 - $4,536
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,961 - $6,121

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $86 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $173 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 $806 in Mobile, AL. 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 Mobile 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 Mobile, AL to Long Beach, CA

A rental truck for this 2,021-mile move from Mobile, Alabama, to Long Beach, California, costs between $1,249 and $3,374. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $741 - $847
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Mobile daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,249 - $2,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,379 - $2,756
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,673 - $3,374

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $741 - $847 for the 2,021-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Mobile, Alabama, for about 5 hours typically costs around $806.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,021-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $173 per night, adding $346 - $518 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $58 and $346.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mobile 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 Mobile, AL to Long Beach, CA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Mobile, Alabama, to Long Beach, California. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,644 and $3,665.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,444 - $2,885
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,644 - $3,665
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,464 - $4,800

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 $86 and $173.
• 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 Mobile, Alabama, for roughly five hours typically average $806.

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

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. Quick Delivery Service (4.46/5 stars): Quick Delivery Service 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: Mobile, AL 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 Mobile 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.