($1,225+) Montgomery, AL to Moreno Valley, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Montgomery, AL to Moreno Valley, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,020-mile move from Montgomery, Alabama, to Moreno Valley, California, with costs ranging from $2,629 - $11,885. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $299 - $1,996. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Montgomery and Moreno Valley. Local movers in Montgomery typically start around $462 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Montgomery to Moreno Valley:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,629 - $5,897
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,738 - $8,371
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,796 - $11,885

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 Montgomery to Moreno Valley.

Specialty moving services from Montgomery, AL to Moreno Valley, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Montgomery movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Moreno Valley, 82% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Montgomery to Moreno Valley?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Montgomery, AL to Moreno Valley, CA

Moving containers from Montgomery, Alabama, to Moreno Valley, California, cost between $1,588 and $6,061. 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 Montgomery runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Montgomery to Moreno Valley:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,588 - $3,205
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,053 - $4,581
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,902 - $6,061

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $150 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Moreno Valley, 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 $699 in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery to Moreno Valley?

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 Montgomery, AL to Moreno Valley, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,020 miles from Montgomery, Alabama, to Moreno Valley, California, running $1,261 - $3,306. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $641 - $733
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Montgomery daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Montgomery to Moreno Valley based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,261 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,326 - $2,895
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,689 - $3,306

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $75 and $349.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $150.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $641 and $733 for the 2,020-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $699 for 2 movers in Montgomery, Alabama, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Montgomery to Moreno Valley?

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 Montgomery, AL to Moreno Valley, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Montgomery, Alabama, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Moreno Valley, California.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,661 and $3,487.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Montgomery to Moreno Valley:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,444 - $2,828
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,661 - $3,487
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,369 - $4,848

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $75 - $150 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Montgomery, Alabama, typically costs $699.

What are the best freight companies from Montgomery to Moreno Valley?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. MAF Expedited Bhm Express (4/5 stars): MAF Expedited Bhm Express is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Montgomery, AL vs Moreno Valley, CA

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