($334+) Mesa, AZ to Los Angeles, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Los Angeles, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Mesa, Arizona, to Los Angeles, California, costs between $1,140 and $6,583. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 388-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $398 - $2,652, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Mesa and Los Angeles. For a rough baseline, movers based in Mesa tend to start around $175 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $3,635
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,734 - $4,710
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,836 - $6,583

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 Mesa to Los Angeles.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Los Angeles, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Mesa 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 Mesa 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.

How much do local movers cost in Mesa, AZ?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Mesa to Los Angeles with a local mover averages $1,682 - $4,569. For moves under 500 miles, local moving companies in Mesa, AZ can be a practical and cost-effective alternative to national carriers. Many price shorter moves using hourly or regional rates that may come in lower overall, with leaner operations and tighter service areas often translating to more flexible scheduling and a more personalized experience.

Keep in mind that not every local mover is authorized for moves that cross city or state lines. Always confirm interstate licensing and proper insurance before booking.

Moving container costs from Mesa, AZ to Los Angeles, CA

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $895 and $2,820. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Los Angeles. If you go over that window, storage in Mesa adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $895 - $1,573
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,167 - $2,233
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,456 - $2,820

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Mesa, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $928, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $99 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $199 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Mesa, AZ, and Los Angeles, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Los Angeles, CA

A rental truck for this 388-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Los Angeles, California, costs between $338 and $872. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $164 - $187
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $338 - $614
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $360 - $743
• 4+ bedrooms: $452 - $872

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $199 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 $86 and $431 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $164 - $187 in fuel for the 388-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $928 in Mesa, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Los Angeles, 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 Mesa, Arizona, to Los Angeles, 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 $943 and $1,700.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $829 - $1,431
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $943 - $1,700
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,237 - $2,301

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $99 - $199 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $928.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa 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.